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In an effort to reduce speeding in less experienced drivers across the state, Colorado State Patrol’s new “Don’t Chase Cool” campaign will run from March 1, through May 30. With messaging geared specifically for Colorado’s youngest drivers ranging in age from 16-21 and their parents/guardians, this campaign’s point is simple — slow down on the roadways because speeding isn’t cool.

Las Animas County will remain a non-voting member of the Southern Colorado Economic Development District for the time being after a unanimous vote last week by county commissioners. The Las Animas County Board of Commissioners voted 3-0 to decline joining the economic development district this year at its regularly scheduled meeting Tuesday, March 1, with one commissioner raising the point that services would overlap with services already seen in the county.

Wildfire risk reduction and quality water are vital in the American West, and Las Animas County resources are no different — as evidenced by work expected to be conducted this summer and fall in Las Animas County forests.

SANTA FE, NM — Wildfire season is coming and now is the perfect time to prepare your home for a possible ember storm. The 2022 Wildfire Preparedness is Year-Round campaign provides monthly wildfire preparedness tasks that follow the changing seasons. The March message from the Forest Stewards Guild and the Fire Adapted New Mexico learning network and our partners is when the wind blows embers can follow.

FORT COLLINS — Despite snow falling in many regions of Colorado recently, most of the state is still experiencing drought conditions after an abnormally dry period at the end of last year, according to the National Drought Mitigation Center. Trees in urban and community settings are dormant now, but still require occasional watering during winter to remain in top health.