Because of low water levels and water temperatures reaching 71 degrees, effective July 13, 2026 there is a voluntary afternoon fishing closure…
Category: Environment/Recreation
Audubon Society to Meet on Riverwalk Tomorrow
The town-owned wetlands area bordering the Riverwalk are held in a conservation easement…
Colorado Parks and Wildlife Invests in Wildlife and Habitat Conservation
“Every Coloradan cherishes Colorado’s iconic natural beauty and these funds help CPW conserve and protect wild spaces that create outdoor recreation opportunities…”
PARC Recreation Plan Finalized with Help From Community Organizations
The completion of the plan marks an important milestone, but the work is just beginning…
BIG PIVOTS: Colorado Energy Milestone of More Than 50% Renewable
In other words, after a toast with champagne to this 53% achievement, it’s back to work…
Hiking in the Middle of Nowhere
Standing at the top of a box canyon staring down at the Piedra River, it’s hard not to feel like you’re a million miles away from anything…
BIG PIVOTS: Will the Federal Government Buy Down Colorado River Demand?
“So, yes, agriculture has to be more efficient, and yes, cities have to be more efficient…”
Stream Restoration in Chromo, to Improve San Juan Cutthroat Trout Habitat
This article was created by Ed MacKerrow between August and October of 2025. Ed tragically passed away shortly afterward…
Public Tour of Cade Mountain Forest Health Initiatives Set for Friday, June 26
Meet at the CSU Extension parking area at the Fairgrounds (344 US-84, Pagosa Springs) at 9am to carpool…
Preventing the Spread of New World Screwworm into Colorado
Violations of this rule can lead to orders to return animals to the origin…
Chimney Rock Announces July Schedule of Programs
‘A Tour of Two Trails’ provides an in-depth discussion along the Great House Trail about the connection of Chimney Rock to the greater Chacon culture…
BIG PIVOTS: A Smarter Way to Bring Data Centers to Colorado
Texas — yes Texas — may offer an approach that could best serve Colorado’s needs for clean energy…
Polis Administration and Legislature Advance Key Natural Resources, Outdoor Access
“The Department of Natural Resources worked with key legislators and stakeholders to pass legislation to bolster our efforts to expand and better manage outdoor recreation…”
THE DAILY YONDER: Drought Threatens Both Wildlife and Business in Rural Colorado
More than 20,000 of this sub-population of Rocky Mountain Greater Sandhill Cranes come to the area each spring…
Sign Up for National Trails Day Events in Southwestern Colorado
In 2025, volunteers and partners accounted for more than 60% of all trail maintenance accomplishments (nearly 26,000 miles)…
Experience World-Class Fishing in Colorado for Free, June 6-7
“Fishing is a great activity to share with family and friends, and the perfect chance to get outside and enjoy Colorado’s natural resources…”
Colorado’s New Beetle Battle Is Underway
Government agencies can manage public lands. What no single entity can do alone is address an outbreak that moves freely across ownership boundaries…
Free Interpretive Hikes in Pagosa Springs Area
From geology, to history, to flowers, to birds, and hikes of varying difficulties, there’s something for everyone. Hikes are offered throughout the summer…
Recreation Coalition Seeking Input on Draft Community Plan on June 3
This is the community’s final opportunity to provide input before the plan is finalized after nearly a year of collaboration by local partners…