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Restrictions in place as popular stretch of river flows at 4 times the norm in Colorado
Following a prior warning and a rescue that involved saving four people over the weekend, Colorado Parks and Wildlife has officially restricted recreation on a dangerous stretch of the Arkansas River in the Pueblo area. The stretch of river is found between the Pueblo Dam and the Otero County line, with prohibited activities including whitewater canoes, kayaks, recreational swimming – even when a life vest is used, and the use of any single-chambered air-inflated devices, such as inner tubes, inflatable mattresses, and other rafts. Authorities...
Why Colorado wildlife officials are warning of "unprecedented" animal attacks
Colorado moose, elk and deer are charging into calving season with fury this year.Why it matters: Wildlife officials are warning of "unprecedented," aggressive and unprovoked attacks on people that are leading to serious injuries.What they're saying: It's typical for female elk, moose and deer to be highly protective over their young, but "what's uncommon about what we're seeing this year is the actual physical contact" with people, Colorado Parks and Wildlife's Kara Van Hoose tells us.It's hard to pinpoint exactly what's driving the trend, she says, but as more people and developments encroach on these animals' natural habitats, more run-ins...
9Things to do in Colorado this Father's Day weekend
DENVER — From festivals and rodeos to monster trucks and runs, there's lots to do, see and explore in Denver and Colorado this Father's Day weekend. Colorado hosts several big names in music including Zach Bryan, Janet Jackson and Russ. Returning festivals include Parker Days, the Juneteenth Music Festival, Evergreen Rodeo, Littleton Fire Truck Parade, and the Colorado Renaissance Festival.
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