Vestas, the world’s largest manufacturer of wind products, has invested more than $1 billion in Colorado…
Category: Environment/Recreation
BLM Issues Management Plan for Río Grande del Norte National Monument
Publication of the plan amendment opens a 30-day public protest period…
Colorado to Capture Canadian Wolves for Second Year of Reintroduction Program
Colorado Parks and Wildlife officials said Friday that they have reached an agreement with their counterparts in the province of British Columbia…
Chimney Rock Lecture in Pagosa to Highlight Supernova of 1054 A.D.
The lecture, presented by Dr. McKim Malville, will be given on Sunday, September 22, at the Methodist Church Fellowship Hall…
Weminuche Audubon Society to Host Gary Skiba Tomorrow, Sept. 18
Mr. Skiba comes to us from the San Juan Citizens Alliance (SJCA) in Durango, where he serves as the wildlife program manager…
Partnerships Help to Keep Pagosa Hiking Trails Clear of Fallen Trees
Between 2019 and 2024, more than 30,000 trees were cleared from district trails…
Supporters of Colorado Trophy Hunting Ban Announce Bipartisan Endorsements
Former U.S. Senator Mark Udall, a Democrat from Boulder, also shared his support for the trophy hunting ban…
Colorado Wildlife Advocates ‘Devastated’ by Death of Reintroduced Wolf
“We will take the lessons we’ve learned here and apply them as we continue to build out a strong program alongside our federal and state partners…”
Prescribed Burns Taking Place in Pagosa Springs in September
The forests in Southwest Colorado are part of a fire-adapted ecosystem, which has historically experienced frequent, low-intensity fires on a large scale…
Report Finds Mountain Lions Mitigating Spread of Disease in Colorado Deer and Elk
By Julie Marshall. Photo credit: Thomas D. Mangelsen. A new report by Jim Keen, DVM, PhD, a former USDA veterinarian and infectious disease scientist, reveals READ MORE
We Have Heat Pumps. Who Will Install Them?
“My goal is to help build out a diverse and robust workforce. There are two parts. One is thinking about the next generation. How do we bring new workers to this type of work?”
Durango Derby Announces $10k Pro Cash Purse, New Downcountry Dominator Challenge
Although Durango Derby is aiming to bring some stellar elite MTB racing back to Southwest Colorado, the event emphasizes the fun side…
Volunteer Community Naturalist Training with Audubon Rockies
Registrants are strongly encouraged to attend as many sessions as possible, as each session will cover new material….
August Events at Chimney Rock National Monument
Chimney Rock offers monthly programs, annual events and guided tours that are fun and educational for the whole family…
Save the Date for the San Luis Valley Potato Festival
The day will begin with the Tater Trot 5K. Proceeds from the race will support pediatric diabetes patients throughout the valley…
Remaining Big Game Hunting Licenses Go on Sale August 6
Big game hunting licenses remaining after the primary and secondary draws will go on sale soon and there are a lot of hunting opportunities still available…
Senate Passes Bipartisan Legislation, Greenlighting Cleanup of Toxic Abandoned Mines
“Tens of thousands of abandoned hardrock mines cause environmental damage across the West, impairing 40 percent of headwater streams…”
Cumbres & Toltec Scenic Railroad Mid-Season Update
History lovers and railfans will have an opportunity to ride Galloping Goose through the fall colors, September 24 – October 4…
Colorado Awarded $328 million in IRA Climate Funding Grants
One of the grants allocates $129 million to fund the Colorado Energy Office’s launch of a “Colorado decarbonization accelerator”…