Chris Mountain Fire has reached 35 percent containment…
Category: Environment/Recreation
Fuels Reduction Work to Begin in Turkey Springs and Devil Creek Areas
Some trails will require short-term closures during operations…
Recreate, Safely and Responsibly, This July
Fire danger is on the rise and unusual springlike conditions require additional safety precautions…
Full Moon Tour at Chimney Rock, June 3
Purchasing your tickets in advance is the only way to guarantee a spot for the monthly and annual programs…
Soccer Registration Open for Kids, Adults
Registration is now open for pee-wee soccer ages 3-4. The registration fee will be $45 for the first child…
Colorado Parks and Wildlife Plans to Enforce Sober Boating
“Boating is a favorite pastime of Coloradans and visitors alike, but we want to make sure that everyone is enjoying their time on the water responsibly…”
Western Landowners Welcome Historic USDA Working Lands Investment
“The USDA-Wyoming Big Game Partnership Pilot is proving out a win-win model of conservation…”
Interior Department Proposes Rule to Bolster Solar and Wind Development on Public Lands
New renewable energy projects approved since 2021 are expected to power more than 2.6 million homes with clean electricity…
‘Summer Solstice Tours’ at Chimney Rock This Week
Experience the sunrise from the Chacoan Great House and learn why these events were important to the ancient ones…
Red Ryder Rodeo Scheduled for July 2 & 3
Rodeo participants receive cash and prize awards for their daily performances, including the coveted personalized belt buckle…
New Mexico Warns of Hazardous Boating Conditions on the Rio Grande
“Spring rainfall, rising temperatures, and record amounts of runoff from melting snow are filling our lakes, rivers, streams and reservoirs…”
Road, Campground, Trail Conditions Vary on San Juan National Forest
Some roads and trails remain closed as high-country snow and runoff linger…
Apply Now for a Chance to Hunt Lone Mesa State Park This Season
“Each year, we enjoy the opportunity to open this incredibly scenic state park during big-game hunting seasons…”
Home Lake State Wildlife Area Closed Due To Herbicide Exposure
The two-week closure will allow CPW and partnering agencies to monitor and sample the water to determine the extent of the exposure. It is possible the closure will be extended…
Biden Administration Announces $161 Million for Landscape Restoration
The Department of the Interior announced plans, this week, to infuse $161 million into ecosystem restoration and resilience on the nation’s public lands…
LIFE AT CHIMNEY ROCK: Annual Festival Celebrates Indigenous Culture
Family activities and interactive demonstrations of the skills of the ancients will include pounding yucca, making coil pottery, creating rock art, weaving…
Cumbres & Toltec Scenic Railroad Opens Its Season With Sold-Out Departures
Passengers can move between cars, ride outdoors on a gondola car, listen to a steam whistle echo down a canyon, enjoy aspen and conifer forests, see wildlife such as elk, deer…
Parks & Wildlife Reduces Hunting Licenses, Shortens Season for 2023
“By using the data and biological information we collect from late fall through early spring, we can evaluate conditions…”