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Colorado Parks and Wildlife Officer Nate Martinez was honored by the Western Association of Fish and Wildlife Agencies for his bravery with the Pogue-Elms Law Enforcement Officer of the Year Award, during the WAFWA summer convention in Cody, Wyo., July 25, 2016.

"This award recognizes Nate's quick response and bravery, as qualities to be emulated by others when faced with similar scenarios." said Bob Broscheid, CPW's Director, regarding the circumstances that occurred last year near Dinosaur, Colo. "Nate reacted exactly as trained, and we couldn't be more proud of him."

You are cordially invited to the 25th annual Limon Heritage Festival on Saturday, August 6th in the downtown Railroad Park, Depot, Exhibit Building, and Town Hall. Get ready to leave the hustle and bustle of this day and age for a trip back in time to when chivalry was the norm, traffic jams consisted of horse and buggies, and the Old West was truly won.

By Bob Garver

Rick and Bonnie Morgan of Eads, 1962 Chevrolet C10 Pickup was named Best of Show at the 2016 McMillian Auto Car Show held on Saturday, July 23 in Ordway Colorado Conestoga Park. 

Colorado Parks and Wildlife marks Colorado Day, the commemoration of Colorado's acceptance into statehood, with free park entrance at all 42 state parks, Monday, Aug. 1, 2016.

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Avoid the wait, get your pass in advance.

Colorado Parks and Wildlife offers free park entrance to active-duty military and veterans during the month of August as a result of House Bill 15-1045, signed into law May 27, 2015.

"We appreciate Colorado's military community and encourage them to take advantage of this offer to enjoy the beauty and recreational opportunities of Colorado with a state parks pass," said CPW Public Information and Website Manager, Matt Robbins.

Colorado Parks and Wildlife reminds hunters that over-the-counter licenses with caps and over-the-counter unlimited licenses are available for purchase beginning July 26 at 9 a.m.

Colorado Parks and Wildlife is pleased to support the recent proposed expansion of hunting and fishing opportunities at Baca, Alamosa and Monte Vista National Wildlife Refuges in Colorado by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS).

CPW's Director Bob Broscheid said FWS and the National Wildlife Refuge system are important partners in conserving and managing Colorado's wildlife communities.

Adobe Creek Reservoir

Fishing is slow for all species. The lake is still at a higher volume. Night fishing is the best time to fish due to warm daytime temperatures.

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