Bent County
Railroad trestle permanently off-limits to public at John Martin Reservoir
Railroad trestle is closed after one man was hit by a passenger train, sustaining serious injuries.
Temporary shore closures at John Martin Reservoir to protect nesting birds
Some shoreline areas at John Martin Reservoir in Bent County, Colorado, are closed to protect nesting Least Terns and Piping Plovers.
Fishing heating up at John Martin Reservoir as new reservation system awaits campers
Potential state-record fish have been recovered from the stilling basin below John Martin Dam and re-introducted into the reservoir awaiting lucky anglers.
More meetings set to discuss management of John Martin Reservoir wildlife area
Public comments are welcome at two additional meetings planned to discuss management of the state wildlife area at John Martin Reservoir in Bent County.
Tip leads to poaching citations for two men at Blue Lake
Two men had nearly three times the legal fish limit at Blue Lake in Bent and Kiowa counties.
Public meeting set to discuss future of John Martin Reservoir wildlife area
Colorado Parks and Wildlife is working with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers on a new operating agreement at John Martin Reservoir in Bent County.
Kiowa County assists in neighbor county’s fire control effort
The Black Bridge Fire in Bent County has attracted assistance from Kiowa County and other neighboring fire agencies, along with the State of Colorado.
Bent-Prowers livestock association annual meeting features education and entertainment
One of the nation's oldest livestock associations kicks off its 150th year in Lamar next week.
Colorado and Kansas agree to permanent pool at John Martin Reservoir
After 40 years, Colorado and Kansas have resolved a dispute which paves the way for a permanent fish and wildlife pool at John Martin Reservoir.