WESTERN COLORADO

Rising reservoir water levels at Ridgway State Park have prompted officials to close the the shoreline vehicle access on the south side of the reservoir at Dallas Creek until further notice. The closure is in place to protect vegetation, nesting waterfowl and the shoreline.

Users can still park at the adjacent Bay View parking lot and walk to the shoreline.

“This area usually closes on years when the water level at Ridgway is high,” said Kirstin Copeland, park manager, ...