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A March 11, 2012 image shows skiers heading toward the slopes at Sandia Peak Ski Area near Albuquerque, N.M. New Mexico, traditionally warmer and with less reliable snowfall than its northern neighbors, this weekend celebrates the end of an unexpectedly good season that overcame forecasts of drought. (AP Photo/Susan Montoya Bryan)
Western ski resorts wrapping unpredictable snow season
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — Western ski resorts are wrapping up one of the most unusual and unpredictable snow seasons in recent memory. New Mexico, traditionally warmer and with less reliable snowfall than its northern neighbors, this weekend celebrates the end of an unexpectedly good season that that withstood consistent forecasts of drought. "It was the kind of season no one saw coming," said Dave Dekema, of Angel Fire resort.
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This year, trees show damage from last year's heat and drought
Trees in Oklahoma are showing the damage caused by last year's heat and drought. Read More
Trees in Oklahoma are showing the damage caused by last year's heat and drought. Read More
Deadline looming for Oklahoma's controlled hunts application
Outdoors notebook: Arkansas pair wins college tournament; Sporting clays shoot to benefit charity; Squirrel season set to open; Traditional bow shoot Saturday and Sunday Read More
Outdoors notebook: Arkansas pair wins college tournament; Sporting clays shoot to benefit charity; Squirrel season set to open; Traditional bow shoot Saturday and Sunday Read More
Norman's Chris Andersen shares some tips to improve your pistol shooting
Andersen is a competitor on the 3-Gun Nation Pro Series and a certified grand master pistol shooter. Read More
Andersen is a competitor on the 3-Gun Nation Pro Series and a certified grand master pistol shooter. Read More
At Lake Texoma and on Red River, striper action is heating up
A wet spring should help, says Red River striper guide Norman O-Neal. Read More
A wet spring should help, says Red River striper guide Norman O-Neal. Read More
Lake Thunderbird's nature center announces May activities
The Discovery Cove Nature Center at Lake Thunderbird State Park offers activities in May, beginning Saturday. Read More
The Discovery Cove Nature Center at Lake Thunderbird State Park offers activities in May, beginning Saturday. Read More
Norman officials, developers reach agreement to build Legacy Park
Norman city officials and developers of the University North Park Addition have reached a financial agreement that paves the way for construction of Legacy Park on the city's north side. Read More
Norman city officials and developers of the University North Park Addition have reached a financial agreement that paves the way for construction of Legacy Park on the city's north side. Read More
Edmond children prepare for Mother's Day
Edmond children made Mother's Day presents this week to honor mothers and grandmothers. The children used their hands and feet to make memorable gifts at the Multi-Activity Center. Read More
Edmond children made Mother's Day presents this week to honor mothers and grandmothers. The children used their hands and feet to make memorable gifts at the Multi-Activity Center. Read More
Oklahoma scene: OCU's Miguel Beltran named Sooner Athletic Conference Baseball Player of the Year
The senior leads college baseball with 24 home runs. Beltran and the Stars host an NAIA Opening Round regional Thursday through Monday at Jim Wade Stadium on the OCU campus. Read More
The senior leads college baseball with 24 home runs. Beltran and the Stars host an NAIA Opening Round regional Thursday through Monday at Jim Wade Stadium on the OCU campus. Read More
Oklahoma Rifle Association to hold handgun training course
Outdoors Notebook: Women in the outdoors event in Edmond May 19; Oklahoma Youth Hunting and Shooting Program meeting in Canton Wednesday; tackle show in Duncan in June; fly fish for bass May 12; pond management seminar Tuesday; golf tournament Saturday to benefit quail Read More
Outdoors Notebook: Women in the outdoors event in Edmond May 19; Oklahoma Youth Hunting and Shooting Program meeting in Canton Wednesday; tackle show in Duncan in June; fly fish for bass May 12; pond management seminar Tuesday; golf tournament Saturday to benefit quail Read More
Norman anglers adventure to the Amazon River to fish for peacock bass and other exotic creatures
Down here is a long ways back in the Amazon Jungle. There is no place on Earth where an angler can catch more fish, more varieties of fish, and do it in a place where unbelievable wildlife flourishes, untouched by the hand of man. Read More
Down here is a long ways back in the Amazon Jungle. There is no place on Earth where an angler can catch more fish, more varieties of fish, and do it in a place where unbelievable wildlife flourishes, untouched by the hand of man. Read More
Oklahoma City bicyclist died of blunt force injuries, medical examiner reports
Bernard Montgomery Maughan, 67, was bicycling near an Oklahoma City lake on Tuesday when he collided with two other bicyclists. Read More
Bernard Montgomery Maughan, 67, was bicycling near an Oklahoma City lake on Tuesday when he collided with two other bicyclists. Read More
Search under way for man who jumped into floodwaters in Ottawa County
Divers are searching for an unidentified man who jumped off a dock into floodwaters in an Oklahoma rain-swollen river near Fairland. Read More
Divers are searching for an unidentified man who jumped off a dock into floodwaters in an Oklahoma rain-swollen river near Fairland. Read More
Oklahoma state Capitol updates for May 2, 2012
Oklahoma state Capitol updates for May 2, 2012 Read More
Oklahoma state Capitol updates for May 2, 2012 Read More
Three bicyclists hurt at Lake Hefner
A 70-year-old man was taken to a hospital in critical condition and two people were hurt after colliding while bicycling at the Lake Hefner Dam Tuesday evening, authorities said. Read More
A 70-year-old man was taken to a hospital in critical condition and two people were hurt after colliding while bicycling at the Lake Hefner Dam Tuesday evening, authorities said. Read More
Your Life: Vacation time with grandchildren should be fun, flexible
Charlotte Lankard: Grandparents should have fun and be open-minded and enthusiastic when grandchildren come to visit. Read More
Charlotte Lankard: Grandparents should have fun and be open-minded and enthusiastic when grandchildren come to visit. Read More
Sardis Lake just missed cut for Bassmaster Magazine's best bass lakes list
Sardis Lake in southeastern Oklahoma almost made the top 100 list of Bassmaster Magazine's best bass fishing lakes in the country, said James Hall, editor of the bass fishing publication. Read More
Sardis Lake in southeastern Oklahoma almost made the top 100 list of Bassmaster Magazine's best bass fishing lakes in the country, said James Hall, editor of the bass fishing publication. Read More
Oklahoma lakes among nation's best for bass fishing
Grand, Konawa and Arbuckle among the top 100 best bass fishing lakes in the country, according to Bassmaster Magazine Read More
Grand, Konawa and Arbuckle among the top 100 best bass fishing lakes in the country, according to Bassmaster Magazine Read More
Outdoors notebook: New Texoma striper record set
Steve DeSomer of Harrah caught a new lake record striped bass Tuesday on Lake Texoma. DeSomer caught the 20.4-pound striper on a large shiner at the railroad bridge. Read More
Steve DeSomer of Harrah caught a new lake record striped bass Tuesday on Lake Texoma. DeSomer caught the 20.4-pound striper on a large shiner at the railroad bridge. Read More
Oklahoma House passes open-carry measure
Oklahomans with concealed handgun permits would be allowed to carry their weapons in the open if Senate Bill 1733 becomes law. The House also passed a bill that would allow hunters to use a suppressor on firearms when hunting on private property. Read More
Oklahomans with concealed handgun permits would be allowed to carry their weapons in the open if Senate Bill 1733 becomes law. The House also passed a bill that would allow hunters to use a suppressor on firearms when hunting on private property. Read More
Events around downtown Oklahoma City this weekend
Downtown Oklahoma City has a lot going on this weekend. Read More
Downtown Oklahoma City has a lot going on this weekend. Read More
Oklahoma City Memorial Marathon: Edmond runner Eric Cayot plans to double up
Eric Cayot plans to run 26 miles in the hours before the Oklahoma City Memorial Marathon begins Sunday morning, and then immediately afterward run the marathon. Read More
Eric Cayot plans to run 26 miles in the hours before the Oklahoma City Memorial Marathon begins Sunday morning, and then immediately afterward run the marathon. Read More
EarthFest draws people to Martin Park Nature Center in Oklahoma City
EarthFest events draw people to Martin Park Nature Center in Oklahoma City to learn about what makes nature tick. Read More
EarthFest events draw people to Martin Park Nature Center in Oklahoma City to learn about what makes nature tick. Read More
Outdoors Notebook: Turkey season opens Monday in southeast Oklahoma
Turkey season opens Monday in southeast Oklahoma Turkey hunters in eight southeastern Oklahoma counties will finally get their chance in the woods Monday when spring turkey season opens in Atoka, Coal, Pittsburg, Latimer, Le Flore, McCurtain, Pushmataha and Choctaw counties. The start of spring turkey season —... Read More
Turkey season opens Monday in southeast Oklahoma Turkey hunters in eight southeastern Oklahoma counties will finally get their chance in the woods Monday when spring turkey season opens in Atoka, Coal, Pittsburg, Latimer, Le Flore, McCurtain, Pushmataha and Choctaw counties. The start of spring turkey season —... Read More
Mustang man has invented a fishing gadget that he hopes will outshine the others
The fishing industry is full of gadgets and a Mustang man thinks his invention of a bite indicator light for night fishing is an improvement on all similar gadgets. Jason Nelson earns a paycheck as a computer programmer and software developer. In his spare time, he likes to fish. “I've fished my whole life,”... Read More
The fishing industry is full of gadgets and a Mustang man thinks his invention of a bite indicator light for night fishing is an improvement on all similar gadgets. Jason Nelson earns a paycheck as a computer programmer and software developer. In his spare time, he likes to fish. “I've fished my whole life,”... Read More
Oklahoma's best crappie fishing is just around the bend
Crappie are getting close to spawning across Oklahoma. At Lake Eufaula, Oklahoma's most profilic crappie lake, the fish appear ready to spawn sometime soon. “What we are looking forward to is stable weather and they will come in (to shallow water),” said George Edwards of Oklahoma City, an avid crappie angler... Read More
Crappie are getting close to spawning across Oklahoma. At Lake Eufaula, Oklahoma's most profilic crappie lake, the fish appear ready to spawn sometime soon. “What we are looking forward to is stable weather and they will come in (to shallow water),” said George Edwards of Oklahoma City, an avid crappie angler... Read More
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