The Western Slope delivers 70% of the Colorado River water. So why do Aspen, Vail and other places want to replace thirsty turf?
Category: Environment/Recreation
Wolf Creek Ski Area Counting the Inches
Depending on snowfall, operations may move to weekends only after Sunday, November 26… until more snowfall opens the upper mountain…
Oh, What Fun it is to Ride… the Holiday Express in Chama
The highest, longest and most authentic narrow gauge steam railroad in North America will be gearing up this holiday season to offer a festive holiday experience…
BIG PIVOTS: Squeezing Water from Urban Landscapes in Colorado, Part Three
After planting buffalo grass in their yard in Colorado Springs, Don and Jill Brown rarely need to mow it and give it little water…
BIG PIVOTS: Squeezing Water from Urban Landscapes in Colorado, Part Two
In southeast Denver, Meredith Slater took a break on an August morning, to explain why she and her husband had replaced the lawn of their brick home…
Christmas Trees for Conservation
With the help of many dedicated volunteers, SJMA will harvest White Firs this coming Saturday, November 18, at 8:00am in Beaver Meadows…
BIG PIVOTS: Squeezing Water from Urban Landscapes in Colorado, Part One
The pace of transition has accelerated, deepened and broadened as the ‘headwaters state’ struggles to embrace limits of the water supply…
Feds Oppose Court Rehearing in Uinta Railway Case
DC Circuit panel found ‘numerous’ and ‘significant’ NEPA violations in approval of Uinta Basin Railway…
Big Game Plan Could Strengthen Protections for Prime Habitat
Draft plan considers alternatives to minimize and mitigate impacts to wildlife habitat, but more needs to be done to achieve its stated purpose…
WILDFIRES: Update on Trail Springs, Mill Creek
They confirmed that the Trail Springs Fire has not crossed the West Fork of Devil Creek and remains within control features…
BIG PIVOTS: How About 98% Emissions-Free Electricity by 2040?
Study finds that existing technology can get Colorado to near-zero electricity without need for breakthroughs in geothermal, nuclear or other realms…
Vets, Military Offered Free Entry to Colorado State Parks on Veterans Day
Colorado is home to world-class state parks, more than 960 species of wildlife and 23 million acres of public lands…
Apply Now for a Job with San Juan National Forest
Apply now for our temporary jobs and shape your future career in the outdoors…
New Federal Funding Announced for Mine Reclamation Efforts
“The reality is that legacy pollution continues to pollute too many of our waterways and neighborhoods…”
Fall is a Great Time to Safeguard Your Home from Wildfire
A lot of our residents here feel very safe because their homes are nowhere near the forest. Unfortunately, that may not make a difference….
Wildlife Conservation Organizations Working to Save Colorado’s Bighorn Sheep
Colorado’s Bighorn Sheep populations face significant threats, but wildlife conservation organizations are working to ensure the sustainability of this iconic species…
Continental Divide Trail Coalition Announces Two Online Events in November
The Gateway Community Summit will take place weekly throughout November and is open to participants within the Continental Divide Trail landscape…
Two Wildfires Burning Fires Near Pagosa Springs
The lightning-caused Trail Springs Fire continued to grow to the east and north yesterday, while additional firefighting crews have arrived to help…