Tag: Blue Mesa Reservoir
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$10,000 in rewards for catching lake trout at Colorado’s biggest reservoir
Colorado Parks and Wildlife wants some predators out of the state’s biggest body of water. And for ice fishing enthusiasts who want to help, the agency is offering $10,000 in rewards. That’s the prize purse of the Blue Mesa Lake Trout Tournament, happening now through April 30 at the Blue Mesa Reservoir near Gunnison. The…
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5 national scenic byways in Colorado that offer amazing fall drives
Colorado has 13 national scenic byways, more than any other state. Some of their greatest, shining moments come in the fall. As the aspens turn gold around the state, here are five of those national scenic byways worthy of a road trip: Grand Mesa 63 miles; Colorado 65 between Cedaredge and Interstate 70 outside Palisade…
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Huge detour set for Colorado travelers due to cracked bridge
A high-traffic bridge over Blue Mesa Reservoir has been closed indefinitely after anomalies were found on the structure during an inspection, the Colorado Department of Transportation announced Friday. The U.S. 50 bridge over the reservoir was closed Thursday evening after cracks were found during an inspection of the bridge, according to CDOT officials. With the…