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  • COLORADO ROCKIES DUGOUT NEWS!

    COLORADO ROCKIES DUGOUT NEWS!

    OUTFIELDER CARLOS GONZÁLEZ IS BACK!

    SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. – The Colorado Rockies announced Monday that they have agreed to terms on a one-year contract with outfielder Carlos González. Additionally, right-handed pitcher Rayan González has been placed on the 60-day disabled list as he recovers from Tommy John surgery.

    • Carlos González, 32, batted .262 (123-for-470) with 72 runs scored, 34 doubles, 14 home runs, 57 RBI, 56 walks, three stolen bases and 119 strikeouts in 2017, his ninth season with Colorado and his 10th in the Major Leagues.
    • Originally signed by Arizona as a non-drafted international free agent on August 3, 2002, González has a career batting average of .288 (1,275-for-4,425) with 729 runs scored, 267 doubles, 36 triples, 215 home runs, 711 RBI, 117 stolen bases, 393 walks and 1,075 strikeouts across parts of 10 Major League seasons with Oakland (2008) and Colorado (2009-17). As a member of the Rockies, he has batted .292 (1,202-for-4,123) with 698 runs, 245 doubles, 35 triples, 211 home runs, 685 RBI, 113 stolen bases, 380 walks and 994 strikeouts.
    • A three-time All-Star with the Rockies (2012-13, 2016), González ranks third in franchise history in games played (1,115), fourth in doubles and home runs, fifth in hits, triples, RBI and walks, sixth in slugging percentage (.521), eighth in batting average and ninth in on-base percentage (.351).
    • He has appeared in postseason play twice with Colorado; in the 2009 National League Division Series and in the 2017 National League Wild Card Game. In 2009, he went 10-for-17 across four NLDS games, and in 2017 he went 2-for-5 in the Wild Card Game for a career postseason batting average of .545 (12-for-22) with five runs, two doubles, one home run, two RBI, two stolen bases, two walks and two strikeouts.
    • In his career with Colorado, González has earned three Gold Gloves (2010, 2012-13) and two Silver Sluggers (2010, 2015). He earned his first Gold Glove and Silver Slugger in 2010, a season in which he led the National League in batting average (.336, 197-for-587), hits and total bases (351, tied for the Major League lead) and finished third in MVP voting. He signed a seven-year extension on Jan. 11, 2011. Carlos González stats

     

    COLORADO ROCKIES ANNOUNCE ONE-YEAR PLAYER CONTRACTS FOR 2018

    SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. – The Colorado Rockies announced today that the following player contracts have been finalized for the 2018 season.

    Right-handed pitchers Left-handed pitchers Catchers Infielders Outfielders
    Almonte, Yency Anderson, Tyler Murphy, Tom McMahon, Ryan Cuevas, Noel
    Díaz, Jairo Freeland, Kyle Rabago, Chris Story, Trevor Dahl, David
    Estévez, Carlos Howard, Sam Wolters, Tony Valaika, Pat Daza, Yonathan
    González, Rayan Rosscup, Zac     Patterson, Jordan
    Gray, Jon       Tapia, Raimel
    Hoffman, Jeff       Tauchman, Mike
    Jemiola, Zach       Carlos González
    Márquez, German        
    Oberg, Scott        
    Senzatela, Antonio        
    Tinoco, Jesus        

     

    Right-handed pitcher Rayan González placed on 60-day disabled list

    Rayan González, 27, was placed on the 60-day disabled list to recover from Tommy John surgery. He was initially placed on the 60-day disabled list to recover from the surgery on April 6, 2017 before being activated on Oct. 5. González last pitched in 2016, and went 2-2 with one save, a 3.12 ERA (52.0 IP, 18 ER), 23 walks and 49 strikeouts across 46 relief appearances for Double-A Hartford. In five Minor League seasons since 2012, the 2012 First-Year Player Draft (21st round) selection has gone 9-16 with 25 saves, a 4.02 ERA (208.1 IP, 93 ER), 94 walks and 235 strikeouts. Rayan González stats

    The Rockies currently have a full 40-man roster.

     

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  • Byers boys in 2A Final Four tonight

    Byers boys in 2A Final Four tonight

    by Steven Vetter, Managing Editor

    LOVELAND — The Byers Bulldogs beat Ignacio 66-45 in the 2A quarterfinals at the Budweiser Events Center in Loveland yesterday (Thursday, March 8) and will take on the Yuma Indians in the semifinals at 8:30 p.m. today. With a win, the green-and-white will play in the 2A title game tomorrow (Saturday, March 10) at approximately 8:30 p.m. against the winner of Crowley County and Meeker. The third-place game is tentatively set for 1:30 p.m. tomorrow.

    Fans unable to attend the game can view it live online by visiting www.chsaa.tv. There is a charge to watch the rest of the state tournament this weekend.

  • Attend Colorado’s Special Olympics Skating Championship — Sat., March 10th

    Attend Colorado’s Special Olympics Skating Championship — Sat., March 10th

    The 2018 State Skating Championship will be held on Saturday, March 10th, at South Suburban Ice Arena. Spectators are invited to cheer on 50+ Special Olympics Colorado Athletes and Unified Partners who will compete in figure skating and speed skating.

    THE SCHEDULE:   

    Opening Ceremony – 6:45 to 7 a.m.

    Competition – 7 a.m. to 2 p.m.

    THE LOCATION: 

    South Suburban Ice Arena, 6580 S Vine St, Centennial, CO 80121, (303) 798-7881

    Click Here for Directions

    About Special Olympics Colorado Special Olympics Colorado provides year-round training and competition in 22 sports for more than 23,000 athletes with intellectual disabilities who are living in the state of Colorado. With the support of more than 10,000 volunteers and the generosity of Colorado citizens, corporations and local businesses, Special Olympics Colorado is able to offer more than 100 events annually to individuals ages 2 and up (oldest athlete is 78 years old). Participation with other athletes, Unified partners (typically developing peers), coaches, sponsors and volunteers builds confidence and creates opportunities to participate as productive and respected members of society by increasing public awareness of the athletes’ capabilities. For more information, visit SpecialOlympicsCO.org.
     

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  • Researchers studying Rosy-Finches; Colorado’s birders and advid hikers can help

    Researchers studying Rosy-Finches; Colorado’s birders and advid hikers can help

    MONTROSE, CO – The Brown-capped Rosy-Finch goes by a delicate name, but it is one tough little bird that lives year around in Colorado’s high country. Because biologists don’t have much information about the bird and concern that its population might be declining, Colorado Parks and Wildlife researchers, along with other collaborators, have started a project to learn more about the species and are asking the state’s bird watchers for help in gathering information.
     
    In CPW’s State Wildlife Action Plan, the Brown-capped Rosy-Finch is identified as one of the 107 species of “greatest conservation concern” in Colorado. Based on anecdotal evidence from the annual Christmas bird counts that its numbers are down, scientists are concerned that climate change could be affecting the finch’s high-altitude habitat.
     

    2018 has been declared “the Year of the Bird” by National Geographic Society, the Audubon Society, BirdLife International and the Cornell Lab of Ornithology. This is also the 100th anniversary of the Migratory Bird Act Treaty, one of the most important laws ever enacted for wildlife conservation and protection. The treaty is between the U.S. and Canada. Click Here for more information.

    There are three species of Rosy-Finches ‒ Brown-capped, Gray-crowned and Black. All reside at high altitudes, but each occupies a different breeding range and has a distinct plumage. CPW researchers are specifically studying the Brown-capped Rosy-Finch, a bird almost solely endemic to Colorado.
     

    Anyone who has hiked above timber line or who lives in mountain towns has probably seen these birds. But there is relatively little known about their life history. They nest on cliff faces so it’s difficult to find and access their nests to determine how many eggs they typically lay, how their young survive and how far they travel throughout the year. — Amy Seglund, a species conservation coordinator for Colorado Parks and Wildlife in Montrose

     
    In February, Seglund and fellow CPW Conservation Coordinator Liza Rossi teamed up with staffers from the Bird Conservancy of the Rockies and Erika Zavaleta, Ph.D., from the University of California at Santa Cruz to begin the study. They are capturing all three Rosy-Finch species at feeders near Telluride, Evergreen and Gunnison. After capture, they examine the birds to determine sex, age and body condition. They also attach a small band to a leg of each of the birds.
     
    Banding has been used by avian researchers for decades to track birds’ movements. A blue or black band is being placed on the birds captured near Telluride, green bands are being placed on birds captured in Evergreen, and red bands are being placed on the birds captured in the Gunnison area.

    A researcher holds a Brown-Capped Rosy Finch. Colorado Parks and Wildlife biologists have started a project to study this species. Little is known about the life history of these birds.

    Here’s how Colorado bird watchers can help with the study. With binoculars the colored bands are easy to see when birds are at feeders or close by in trees. Birders are being asked to report sightings with locations, species of Rosy-Finch, the number of birds and the band color to this email address: . Be as specific as possible regarding the locations. If you can determine which leg the colored band is on please make note of that.

    It will be extremely helpful to the study if people report sightings of banded birds. We know these birds are nomadic but we don’t know if their movements are localized or if they travel farther across the landscape. Getting an idea about their movements is very important to the study. By reporting sightings, bird watchers will contribute significantly to our understanding of the Rosy-Finch.— Seglund explained

     
    The researchers will continue capturing birds throughout the winter. When the finches move to higher altitudes this spring and summer, CPW researchers will fan out across the tundra to try to find birds in their expected habitat. This survey work is known as an occupancy study and will help scientists determine how well-distributed the birds are in Colorado. The surveys will also provide density estimates which allow researchers to evaluate long-term population trends.
     
    The Bird Conservancy of the Rockies, based on Colorado’s Front Range, is a conservation, education and research organization that aides agencies, private landowners and scientists with a wide variety of bird studies throughout the West. Zavaleta is focusing on the Brown-capped Rosy-Finch, but is also interested in the other two species.
     
    For more information about Colorado’s Wildlife Action Plan and bird species, go to CPW’s web site at http://cpw.state.co.us/.

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  • Sandhill Cranes making spring migration through the San Luis Valley; annual festival this weekend

    Sandhill Cranes making spring migration through the San Luis Valley; annual festival this weekend

    MONTE VISTA, CO – The annual spring migration of greater sandhill cranes is in full force in southern Colorado. If you’ve never seen these beautiful birds gathering in huge numbers, be sure to put it on your bucket list. The cranes start arriving in mid-February, flying from their winter nesting grounds, primarily in New Mexico. The large wetland areas, wildlife refuges and grain fields in the San Luis Valley draw in about 25,000 birds. The cranes stop in the valley to rest-up and re-fuel for their trip north to their summer nesting and breeding grounds in Idaho, Montana and Wyoming.

    People in Colorado should take time to see the cranes; the migration is truly one of nature’s wonders. — Joe Lewandowski, a spokesperson for Colorado Parks and Wildlife

    WHEN: The annual San Luis Valley Crane Festival is scheduled this year for March 9-11. For a complete schedule of events, go to: http://mvcranefest.org/.

    The festival headquarters and starting point for the tours is the Ski Hi Park building located near U.S. Highway 160 on Sherman Avenue on the east side of Monte Vista. Visitors can pick up maps, schedules and information at the headquarters. Besides the tours, a variety of workshops are put on by bird, wildlife and photography experts. An arts and crafts fair continues through the weekend at the headquarters building.

    ABOUT  
    Cranes are among the oldest living species on the planet: Fossil records for cranes date back 9 million years. The birds that migrate through Colorado are the largest of the North American sandhill subspecies standing 4-feet tall with a wing-span of up to 7 feet and weighing in at 11 pounds. Besides their imposing size, the birds issue a continuous, distinctive and haunting call. At this time of year cranes are engaged in their mating ritual and the birds perform an elaborate and elegant hopping dance to gain the attention of other birds.

    The birds are most abundant at the Monte Vista National Wildlife Refuge, located 6 miles south of the town of Monte Vista on Colorado Highway 15. Wildlife watchers can also see the birds at the Alamosa National Wildlife Refuge located southeast of the town of Alamosa, and at the Rio Grande, Higel and Russell Lakes state wildlife areas. Plenty of birds can also be seen in the many agricultural fields near Monte Vista and Alamosa.

    VIEWING TIPS: The cranes are most active at dawn and at dusk when they’re moving back and forth from their nighttime roosting areas. Be sure to dress warm as temperatures can be very cold in the valley.

    During the three days of the festival, free morning and afternoon tours are offered by staff members from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. Visitors take buses to various spots on the wildlife refuge, and local experts talk about the migration and the wildlife refuge. If you want to take a tour, be on time because the buses leave promptly.

    The number of cranes in the valley peaks in mid-March and many linger through the month. So even if you can’t go the weekend of the festival there’s still plenty of time to see the birds.

    Bird-watchers who travel on their own should be cautious when parking, getting out of vehicles and walking along roads. People are also asked to view birds from a distance with binoculars and spotting scopes, and to observe trail signs and closure notices.

    Many other bird species – including eagles, turkeys and a variety of waterfowl – can also be seen throughout the San Luis Valley.           

    For more information about the San Luis Valley wildlife refuge complex, see: www.fws.gov/refuge/monte_vista.

     

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  • Colorado Rapids Season begins here…

    Colorado Rapids Season begins here…

    Colorado Rapids Annual Season Kickoff Party presented by Transamerica

    WHEN: The Kick Off Party for the 2018 season is on March 21 starting at 7:00 p.m.

    WHERE: Temple Nightclub

    WHO: Live music from the Rapids new resident DJ, DJ Jen Jones

    WHAT: Free Jersey customization courtesy of Transamerica and exclusive drink specials from Budweiser, Odell Brewing Co. and Lunazul!

     

    Colorado Rapids Home Opener against Sporting Kansas City

    WHEN: Kickoff is set on March 24 at 7:00 p.m.

    WHERE: DICK’S Sporting Goods Park

    HOW: Starting at only $30, the Coca-Cola Family Night package includes 1 ticket, 1 meal and a Coke!

     

    Colorado Rapids Prize Zone — Win a Signed Jersey

    The Colorado rapids are giving away a signed Kortne Ford primary jersey that was worn during Media Day in Tucson, Arizona! For a chance to add this piece to your collection click the link and follow the prompts to qualify for a chance to win. Don’t wait, enter today!

     

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  • Big Game Hunting License Applications Now Open for 2018

    Big Game Hunting License Applications Now Open for 2018

    Colorado Parks and Wildlife opens applications for 2018 big game hunting licenses

    DENVER – 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.

    One major change is that paper applications are no longer accepted; all applications must be done online or over the phone. Additionally, payment in full is no longer required at the time of application in 2018. Hunters will be responsible only for their application fees and a $10 habitat stamp when applying. The cost of any licenses will not be charged until a hunter is selected in the draw.

    Finally, updates to our purchasing system no longer require unique emails for every account, allowing families to use the same email address for all purchases. This also means email is no longer a unique identifier for logging into the system; prepare to have your CID number, driver’s license number or other information handy for logging in.

    We advise all sportsmen and women to spend some time reviewing their accounts in the new system, verifying their personal information and preference points, and getting to know the system before applying for a license this year. We realize change can be a little tricky, and we don’t want our customers caught by surprise by the system or any of our licensing requirements at the last minute. — Cory Chick, CPW’s license administration manager

    The deadline to apply for limited licenses is April 3.

    CPW suggests applicants follow these key steps before applying in order to solve for common account issues.

    1. All customers will need their CID (Customer Identification number), driver’s license or other unique identifier to look up or create their CPW account and confirm all stored personal information. This includes not only verifying the correct address, email and phone number on file, but also checking preference points to ensure those have carried over correctly.
       
    2. Be ready to confirm your driver’s license information. If your license was issued or renewed within the past six months, you will need to confirm your residency with proper documentation at any CPW office. If preferred, you may also email accepted documentation to our hunt planners; call (303) 297-1192 for more details.
       
    3. Don’t wait to verify your information until the last minute. Applications for the draw opened on March 1 and will close on April 3. Logging into the system and applying early will ensure access and confirm your information well ahead of the closing date next month. 

    The 2018 Colorado Big Game brochure is available online, and at most CPW offices and purchasing agents. The brochure contains regulations for deer, elk, pronghorn, moose and bear. The 2018 Colorado Sheep and Goat brochure details regulations for Rocky Mountain bighorn sheep, desert bighorn sheep and mountain goat. An approved hunter education card or certificate is required before applying for or purchasing any of these Colorado hunting licenses.

    Please see the Big Game hunting page for additional resources and details on applying for the draw. Colorado Parks and Wildlife hunt planners are also available to answer questions and help you plan. Hunt planners are available Monday – Friday from 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. by calling 303-291-7526.  

    For additional information on hunter education, maps, statistics and more, visit cpw.state.co.us.
     

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  • COLORADO FREEBIES: MARCH 2018

    COLORADO FREEBIES: MARCH 2018

     

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  • Strasburg boys back in Denver for regional action

    Strasburg boys back in Denver for regional action

    by Steven Vetter, Managing Editor

    For the second straight year, the Strasburg Indians will play their regional tournament at Bruce Randolph High School where Denver School of Science & Technology-Stapleton will again be the host. The No. 9-seeded Indians will first take on 24th-seeded The Pinnacle at approximately 7 p.m. Friday (March 2). The winner will take on the winner of No. 8 DSST and 25th-seeded Montezuma-Cortez at 12 p.m., Saturday. The DSST and Montezuma-Cortez game tips off at 5:30 p.m. Friday.

    The winner of Saturday’s regional final advances to the 3A boys Elite Eight March 8-10 on the campus of the University of Denver.

  • Lady Bulldogs head to Swink for regional basketball Friday

    Lady Bulldogs head to Swink for regional basketball Friday

    by Steven Vetter, Managing Editor

    BYERS — The Byers girls enter the 2A state playoffs the No. 28 seed with a 9-13 record and will make a trip to southeast Colorado for this weekend’s regional round.

    The green-and-white will travel to Swink March 2 to take on the fifth-seeded Lady Lions (19-2 overall) at 5:30 p.m.

    The winner will take on the winner of 12th-seeded Wray (17-5) and No. 21 Colorado Springs School (17-5) in the regional finals at 3 p.m. Saturday.

    The team coming out of the four-team bracket will advance to the following weekend’s Elite Eight at the Budweiser Events Center in Loveland.