Birthdays
March 5
March 6
March 8
The boycott of the National Rifle Association following its response to the school shooting in Parkland, Florida, came fast and furious.
Applications are now open for limited 2018 big game, sheep and mountain goat hunting licenses. Colorado Parks and Wildlife encourages all hunters to prepare and apply early for this year’s license draw. 2018 will be the first big game draw process conducted in the new CPW integrated purchasing system, which means there are some significant changes for sportsmen and women this year.
[This article has been updated to reflect additional training locations.]
The National Weather Service office in Pueblo has announced free SKYWARN weather spotting classes in communities across southeast Colorado, including two additional classes in El Paso and Pueblo counties.
Sessions begin in late March and will continue into May. Most are open to the public and run about 90 minutes.
The flu is wreaking havoc globally this year. Influenza infections are on the rise, with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention predicting that this year’s strain will cause the highest rate of hospitalizations and deaths in a decade.
March 5: breakfast casserole, grape juice, V-8, milk, toast, fruit
March 6: waffles, ham, orange juice, V-8, milk, fruit
March 7: donuts, yogurt, apple juice, V-8, milk, fruit
March 8: biscuits and gravy, grape juice, V-8, milk, fruit
March 5: spaghetti, salad, strawberries, breadsticks, milk, fruit and salad bar
March 6: Turkey wrap, green beans, pears, milk, fruit and salad bar
Drought conditions, high temperatures, gusty wind and low humidity are combining to create a weekend of high fire danger across eastern Colorado.
Spring is almost here, and you are ready to get outside and make your yard both beautiful and functional. Maybe you’re aiming to have the best yard on the block, want to install an outdoor family room, or want to expand your space for entertaining. Perhaps your kids or pets could use a better space for play. Regardless of need, now is the time to get “backyard ready” for spring. What tools do you need?
