Media Statement: CPW Statement Regarding Staunton State Park Incident
Kara Van Hoose
September 10, 2025
Media Statement: CPW Statement Regarding Staunton State Park Incident
On August 22nd, Colorado Parks and Wildlife terminated the employment of the seasonal ranger involved in the stabbing incident at Staunton State Park. The temporary employee did not meet the standards of CPW or the public’s expectations of state employees.
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