LITTLETON, COLO. – After receiving a report of a bear hit by a car near Ken Caryl Avenue and Kipling Parkway in Littleton, Colorado around 8:30 p.m. on Monday, Oct. 3, Colorado Parks and Wildlife officers received a second call of a bear in a tree in a residential area not far from the intersection. Officers from CPW and the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office monitored the bear throughout the evening, suspecting it was the same bear that had been hit by a car. When the bear was still in the tree in the morning, the decision was made to tranquilize and evaluate the bear.
“It’s not typical for a bear to stay treed all night long in an urban environment like this,” said CPW District Wildlife Manager Jerrie McKee. “Oftentimes they pass through quickly. We suspected there was a reason that the bear didn’t come down the tree on its own overnight.”
With help from the West Metro Fire Protection District, CPW was able to tranquilize the bear on Tuesday morning. The bear was cinnamon brown in color, 6 – 8 years old and between 210 – 220 pounds. After assessing the bear throughout the day and seeing no obvious signs of injury, the bear was released late Tuesday night into more suitable bear habitat.
McKee thanked the West Metro Fire Protection District, Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office and Ken Caryl Rangers for their assistance, as well as local residents who were respectful and kept their distance while officers worked to remove the bear from the tree.
McKee said it was a good reminder that bears are extremely active while in hyperphagia, as they spend up to 20 hours a day trying to eat more than 20,000 calories to fatten up for winter. “Residents should put their trash out in the morning, not the night before,” said McKee, “and bring in bird feeders until after Thanksgiving. Preventing bears from getting a food reward is key to keeping them from becoming habituated to human food sources.”
Resources for Living with Bears and being Bear Aware are available on CPW’s website.
Colorado colleges and universities will waive applications fees from Oct. 18-20
DENVER – Today, Governor Polis and the Colorado Department of Higher Education announced the fifth annual Colorado Free Application Days, allowing students to apply for free from Tuesday, Oct. 18 through Thursday, Oct. 20, 2022, to public colleges and universities and several private institutions in Colorado.
The Colorado Department of Higher Education (CDHE) has posted admissions application and fee waiver information for each college and university participating in Free Applications Days and people may apply to as many participating institutions as they are interested in. The days cap off Colorado Applies Month, a five-week, statewide campaign that encourages high school juniors and seniors – and adults – to select an education or training option that’s best for them and apply to that program. This is the second consecutive year, the program has been extended from one day to three days.
“I am happy to be announcing this year’s free application days and hope that Coloradans considering going to college take advantage of this exciting opportunity. Removing application fees allows students to get one step closer to their dream school,” said Gov. Polis. “I am passionate about saving people money and making it possible for more Coloradans to reach their academic and life goals.”
“Colorado Applies Month allows students to take some time to delve into future career aspirations and ventures,” said Dr. Angie Paccione, executive director of CDHE. “One of our priorities is to increase FAFSA and CASFA completion among high school seniors. Colorado Free Application Days not only supports that goal but also encourages residents to live up to their fullest potential.”
The statewide push is designed to increase Colorado’s postsecondary-going and Federal Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and Colorado Application for State Financial Aid (CASFA) completion rates. The opportunity also hopes to encourage anyone who is considering applying to do so and to make it more accessible to apply and explore different options. During last year’s campaign, students turned in nearly 63,000 applications, almost half of which came from students of color and over a third from first-generation students. Statewide, 2021 application submissions were up 10% compared to 2020.
Colorado Free Application Days aims to improve access to further education and training, which is becoming increasingly critical for Colorado’s economy and workforce. In response to these workforce demands, the Colorado Department of Higher Education set a goal of reaching 66% credential attainment by 2025 in the statewide plan for higher education, Colorado Rises. Increasing postsecondary enrollment and reducing equity gaps are priority strategies to improve access and reduce costs for Coloradans.
Denver, (October 10, 2022): The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment and adult day care facilities across the state partnered to deliver nearly 1 million meals to seniors during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic from April 2020 to December 2021, according to new data released by the department today.
“Seniors often face physical or health-related issues that affect their nutritional needs,” said Naomi Steenson, CDPHE Child and Adult Care Food Program director. “We are extremely proud to have been a part of this community effort to support the state’s seniors during this unprecedented time.”
The Child and Adult Care Food Program reimburses participating child care centers, homes, and adult day care centers for nutritious meals and snacks served to children and adults. One of the program’s goals is to make it more likely that seniors—especially those with limited incomes—will have access to healthy meals to help maintain their health and prevent or delay assisted living and nursing home placements. Because many of those adult day care centers closed their doors for fear of spreading the virus following the pandemic’s start, many adults who would normally be served by those centers could not access those meals.
To avoid cutting people’s access to healthy meals, CDPHE and participating Child and Adult Care Food Program adult day care centers moved quickly to take advantage of federal waivers allowing for the delivery of meals outside of the centers. Temporarily switching to a delivery model allowed participating Child and Adult Care Food Program centers to increase the number of people they served, with an average of 47,574 meals served every month between April 2020-December 2021, an increase of 15% over the pre-pandemic average.
The United States Department of Agriculture, Food and Nutrition Services funds the Child and Adult Care Food Program and the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment, Nutrition Services Branch administers the program. Child and Adult Care Food Program adult day care centers follow USDA-FNS meal standards, which include milk, fruits, vegetables, grains and meat/meat alternatives. The meal standards allow for a wide variety of culturally sensitive foods, and participants have the opportunity to choose from a selection of foods at each meal.
While federal waivers allowing for food delivery during the pandemic expired at the end of June 2022, participating adult day care centers report sustained increases in the number of meals served every month. Adult day care centers in Colorado can learn more about the program and opt-in by calling 303-692-2330 or visiting cdphe.colorado.gov/CACFP.
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El Departamento de Salud y Medioambiente de Colorado y un programa federal entregaron casi un millón de comidas a adultos mayores durante la pandemia
Denver, (Octubre 10, 2022): El Departamento de Salud y Medio Ambiente de Colorado junto con centros destinados al cuidado de adultos mayores en el estado, entregaron casi 1 millón de comidas a personas de la tercera edad. Esto ocurrió durante el pico alto de la pandemia de abril 2020 a diciembre 2021, de acuerdo a nuevos datos publicados por el Departamento el día de hoy.
“Los adultos mayores enfrentan problemas físicos o de salud que afectan sus necesidades nutricionales,” así dijo Naomi Steenson, directora del Programa de Cuidado Infantil y de Adultos del Departamento de Salud y Medio Ambiente de Colorado. “Estamos muy orgullosos de ser parte de este esfuerzo comunitario para apoyar a los adultos mayores del estado en estos tiempos sin precedentes”.
El Programa de Cuidado Infantil y de Adultos reembolsa a los centros de cuidado infantil, casas y centros de cuidado para adultos participantes, las comidas nutritivas y refrigerios que se brinda a los niños y adultos. Una de las metas del programa es hacer que los adultos mayores, especialmente los de escasos recursos, tengan acceso a comidas saludables para ayudar a mantener su salud y prevenir o retrasar su ingreso a lugares de cuidado de adultos mayores. Debido a que muchos de estos centros de asistencia cerraron sus puertas por el miedo a la propagación del virus, muchos adultos que normalmente recibían comidas en esos centros, no tenían acceso a los alimentos.
Para evitar cortar el acceso a comidas saludables, el Departamento de Salud y Medio Ambiente de Colorado y los centros de cuidado participantes del Programa de Alimentos de Adultos y Niños se movieron rápidamente para tomar ventaja de las exenciones federales permitiendo la entrega de alimentos fuera de los centros. Así, temporalmente se cambió a un modelo de entrega permitiendo a los participantes de los centros del Programa de Alimentos de Niños y Adultos a incrementar el número de comidas, con un promedio de 47,574 comidas servidas cada mes entre abril 2020-diciembre 2021, un incremento de 15% comparado con el promedio antes de la pandemia
El Departamento de Agricultura de Estados Unidos y Servicios de Alimentos y Nutrición financian el Programa de Alimentos de Niños y Adultos y el Departamento de Salud y Medio Ambiente de Colorado con la División de Servicios de Nutrición administran el programa. Los centros de cuidado del Programa Alimentos de Niños y Adultos cumplen con los estándares de USDA-FSN, que incluyen leche, frutas, vegetales, granos y alternativas de carnes. Los estándares de los alimentos permiten una variedad cultural y los participantes tienen la oportunidad de escoger opciones en cada comida.
A pesar de que las exenciones federales que permiten la distribución de la comida durante la pandemia expiró a finales de junio de 2022, los centros de cuidado de adultos reportan incrementos continuos en el número de comidas cada mes. Los centros de cuidado de adultos en Colorado pueden informarse más sobre el programa y participar llamando al 303-692-2330 o visitando cdphe.colorado.gov/CACFP.
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ROXBOROUGH, Colo. – Colorado Parks and Wildlife will host the 11th annual International Archaeology Day celebration outside Roxborough Intermediate School on Saturday, October 15.
Learn, explore, and experience archaeology from professional and avocational archaeologists from around the state who will demonstrate, discuss and bring to life the cultures of Colorado’s past. Experts at local sites, including at Roxborough State Park, will provide archaeological and historical tours.
Outdoor exhibits at the expo will feature hands-on activities, demonstrations, and interactive discussions. Explore arts and crafts, musical lithophones, ancient skills, tool manufacturing, pottery, artifacts from the area, food processing, careers in archaeology, local / state archaeology organizations, animals hunted for food and clothing, Ute STEM, archaic snacks, grinding on a metate and a kids archaeological dig.
The first 20 children to visit the kids’ area get a prize.
Pick up an event schedule for information and directions to the local site tours at Roxborough State Park, Lamb Spring and Ken-Caryl Ranch Bradford House.
Indoors activities at Roxborough Intermediate School (masks encouraged) • 10 a.m. – Jack Warner: “Lamb Spring Archaeological Preserve: 60 years of Discovery and Research” • Noon – Rebecca Simon: “Archaeology for a Changing Colorado” • 2 p.m. – Garrett Briggs: “A Ute Perspective: Until Forever Comes”
Roxborough State Park site visit – 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. • Walk and Talk: Lecture on patio and a short hike at 10 a.m. & noon • Rox Ride at 10:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. • Walk Through Time Poster Exhibit on the walkway • Archaeological artifacts on the patio • Leave No Trace on the patio • Archaeology exhibit and mammoth bones inside the Visitor Center.
Programs, sponsored by Colorado Parks and Wildlife, are free; however, please remember that all vehicles entering the park must purchase a $10 daily pass or display a valid annual pass.
International Archaeology Day International Archaeology Day is a celebration of archaeology and the thrill of discovery. Every October the AIA and archaeological organizations across the United States, Canada, and abroad present programs and activities for people of all ages and interests. Whether it is a family-friendly archaeology fair, a guided tour of a local archaeological site, a simulated dig, a lecture or a classroom visit from an archaeologist, the interactive, hands-on International Archaeology Day programs provide the chance to indulge your inner Indiana Jones.
(DENVER) – The Colorado Department of Natural Resources is holding the October meeting of the Colorado Geographic Naming Advisory Board (Board). The Board was established by Governor Jared Polis to evaluate proposals concerning name changes, new names, and name controversies of geographic features and certain public places in the State of Colorado and then making official recommendations to the Governor.
The October meeting will initiate consideration of the renaming requests for Mount Evans. As with most case considerations, the evaluation by the board will take multiple meetings, including an informational and fact-finding effort, stakeholder outreach and input, presentations by the proponents of the various naming proposals, public comment and deliberation.
This meeting will include Tribal presentations and discussion on the history and events of the Sand Creek Massacre and Territorial Governor Evans’ involvement and the importance of renaming this mountain.
Six unique proposals are currently pending to rename Mount Evans (US BGN Cases 5037 (Mount Soule), 5382 (Mount Rosalie), 5479 (Mount Blue Sky), 5556 (Mount Cheyenne Arapahoe), 5585 (Mount Evans), 5766 (Mount Sisty)).
WHO: Members of the Colorado Geographic Naming Advisory Board
WHAT: October meeting of the Colorado Geographic Naming Advisory Board
MEEKER, Colo. – Colorado Parks and Wildlife is investigating a report of dead domestic cow calves on White River National Forest lands near Meeker that show damage consistent with wolf depredation. This is an active investigation and CPW is working closely with the livestock producer to collect additional evidence, including looking for scat and tracks in the area. If the depredations are confirmed as being caused by wolves, CPW will work in partnership with the livestock producer to implement approved hazing methods and respond to any damage claims submitted.
It is important to note that no wolf reintroductions have taken place yet in Colorado and recent depredation incidents are not related to or a result of wolf reintroduction efforts in Colorado.
CPW personnel have received wolf-livestock depredation field identification and investigation training from Wyoming Game and Fish. CPW personnel are also well trained and have decades of experience identifying and investigating livestock depredations caused by other depredating species.
CPW also works with Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) and other wildlife management agencies in certain circumstances to get professional opinions regarding wolf depredation investigations such as this, which further contributes to CPW’s body of knowledge in identifying wolf depredations.
Wolf Resource Guide A Wolf Resource Guide specific to wolf depredation has been developed that is available online and in printed format for distribution to livestock owners in Colorado who are experiencing wolf depredations.
CENTENNIAL, Colo. – The Colorado National Guard will welcome home around 300 Soldiers of the 3rd Battalion, 157th Field Artillery Regiment Oct. 9, 2022 at the Evie Garret Dennis Campus high school in Aurora, Colorado.
The unit deployed in support of U.S. Central Command as part of Operation Spartan Shield.
“Welcome home Soldiers and thank you families, friends and employers for supporting these warriors as they played an integral role in demonstrating the United States’ commitment to the security and stability of our partners in the Middle East and Central Asia,” The Adjutant General of Colorado, U.S. Army Brig Gen. Laura Clellan said. “Our Colorado National Guard men and women continue to prove that we are a ready, reliable and modernized force ready to serve the citizens of Colorado, the U.S. and our global partners.”
The battalion had two main elements supporting OSS stationed in Kuwait and United Emirates of Arabia. They also deployed two light High Mobility Artillery Rocket System platoons in support of Operation Inherent Resolve. The relentless efforts to train on digital fire missions and maintain communication reliability was the key to the unit’s success.
3-157 FA was organized Sep. 30, 1911 under 1st Battalion. The unit has served in campaigns in the War with Spain (Manila), Philippine Insurrection (Manila and Luzon), World War WI, World War II (Europe and Pacific), and the Global War on Terrorism (Iraq and Afghanistan).
Over the next few days the Soldiers will attend reintegration training and Soldier Readiness Processing in preparation to transition back to their pre deployment lives.
EADS, Colo. — Secretary of the Interior Deb Haaland and National Park Service (NPS) Director Chuck Sams visited the Sand Creek Massacre National Historic Site, which commemorates the November 1864 assault on an encampment of approximately 750 Native people. The leaders participated in an event with leaders from the Northern Arapaho Tribe, the Northern Cheyenne Tribe, the Cheyenne and Arapaho Tribes, Senators Michael Bennet and John Hickenlooper, Lieutenant Governor Dianne Primavera, and other community partners including The Conservation Fund, Great Outdoors Colorado and the National Park Foundation.
“It is our solemn responsibility at the Department of the Interior, as caretakers of America’s national treasures, to tell the story of our nation. The events that took place here forever changed the course of the Northern Cheyenne, Northern Arapaho, and Cheyenne and Arapaho Tribes,” said Secretary Haaland. “We will never forget the hundreds of lives that were brutally taken here – men, women and children murdered in an unprovoked attack. Stories like the Sand Creek Massacre are not easy to tell but it is my duty – our duty – to ensure that they are told. This story is part of America’s story.”
The ceremony included the announcement of the acquisition of an additional 3,478 acres for the National Historic Site was made possible through funding from the Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF). The additional land will allow NPS to increase public opportunities to experience and interpret the site’s stories and history. In addition, theexpansion of the historic site will contribute to one of the most intact shortgrass prairie ecosystems within the National Park system, providing habitat for a wide range of plants, wildlife and species of special concern. The Conservation Fund was critical to facilitating the acquisition from a willing seller, with financial support from Great Outdoors Colorado and the National Park Foundation.
“The newly acquired property will help to protect the historic site and sacred Tribal lands,” said Janet Frederick, Sand Creek Massacre National Historic Site Superintendent.“These new parcels include lands listed on the National Register of Historic Places for their significance to the devastating events of November 29, 1864. These lands also have significant archaeological remains of the massacre, including evidence of the village where Cheyenne and Arapaho families were camped, and an intact viewshed that is key to the historical integrity of the National Historic Site.”
On November 29, 1864, U.S. soldiers attacked an encampment of approximately 750 Native people. During the attack, they took shelter in the high banks along Sand Creek. As they fled, many were wounded and killed. Well over half of the 230 dead were women and children.
Sand Creek Massacre National Historic Site was established in 2007 in southeastern Colorado near the Town of Eads. The site preserves lands where the massacre took place and adjacent features critical to the historic cultural landscape. The Northern and Southern Cheyenne and Arapaho Tribes consider these lands sacred.
The LWCF was established by Congress in 1964 to fulfill a bipartisan commitment to safeguard natural areas, water resources and cultural heritage, and to provide recreation opportunities to all Americans. The Great American Outdoors Act authorized permanent funding of LWCF at $900 million annually to improve recreational opportunities on public lands, protect watersheds and wildlife, and preserve ecosystem benefits for local communities. The LWCF has funded $4 billion worth of projects in every county in the country for over 50 years.
STATEWIDE (October 7, 2022) — Today, the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment amended and extended Public Health Order 20-38. The 22nd Amended Public Health Order 20-38 will expire at 12:01 a.m. on November 6, 2022 unless extended, rescinded, superseded, or amended.
