Extreme speeding

El Paso County saw by far the most citations for extreme speeding in 2024, according to data released by the Colorado State Patrol.

In El Paso County, 2,170 citations were issued for speeding at the highest level, which is 20-40+ MPH over the posted limit. Neighboring Douglas County was the next highest with 863 citations, followed by Jefferson County (841) and Fremont County (730).

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Jigsaw madness

Monument Jigsaw Madness will be held on March 17 at Trinity Lutheran Church at 17750 Knollwood Drive. Doors open at 6:45 p.m.

Puzzles will feature family friendly images and contestants (teams of two) will have 2 hours to complete their puzzle. The competition will start promptly at 7:05 pm.

Puzzles will be concealed in a black bag before beginning. Prizes will be awarded for the top three pairs. Regester at Eventbrite.

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Fishing licenses

Colorado fishing licenses are now on sale for the 2025-2026 fishing season.

Anglers can purchase licenses online, by phone at 1-800-244-5613, in-person at a CPW office, or through a sales agent. Licenses are valid from March 1, 2025 through March 31, 2026. Adult (ages 18-63) licenses cost $42.91, and youth (ages 16-17) and senior (64+) licenses are $11.73. Youth aged 15 and under fish for free.

“By purchasing a fishing license, anglers play a crucial role in funding Colorado’s fishery management, supporting hatcheries and fish stocking operations,” wrote CPW in a press release. “This not only balances their outdoor recreation with conservation but also contributes to the maintenance of recreational fishing opportunities in Colorado’s rivers, streams and lakes, and the needs of native, non-game aquatic species.”

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Lunar eclipse

In the early morning hours of March 14, a total lunar eclipse – also referred to as a Blood Moon – will be visible across the entirety of the United States. During a period of about 65 minutes, the sun, Earth and the moon will align with earth in the middle to block much of the sun’s light from reaching the moon, casting a red glow over the lunar surface as a result. According to Space.com, the eclipse will reach totality between 12:26 a.m. MT) to 1:31 a.m. MT in the early morning hours of March 14.

Opposed to solar eclipses – which tend to get a lot more media attention, no special glasses are needed for this experience. Simply stay up late and pop outside to spot the natural phenomenon.

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Education accolades

• Stephen Burdette of Monument was named to the fall 2024 president’s list at Ohio University’s Russ College of Engineering and Technology.

• Alexandra Meszaros of Monument was named to the fall 2024 dean’s list at Ohio University’s College of Arts and Sciences.