Formerly known as the Falls Creek Archaeological Area, this valley is located 3 miles north of Durango on the San Juan National Forest…
Category: Environment/Recreation
Colorado Environmental Groups Plan to Sue Suncor Refinery Over Air Pollution
The sprawling Suncor facility in Commerce City is Colorado’s only oil refinery and one of its largest single sources of air pollution…
What Birds Tells Us About the Forest
“There are more bird species in our surrounding forests than you would know from a casual walk…”
BIG PIVOTS: Geothermal Seeds, Sprinkled Across Colorado, Part One
Geothermal grants totaling $7.7 million to 35 projects seek to push along efforts. What role will this have in the energy transition?
‘Free Fishing’ in Colorado This Weekend, June 1 & 2
On June 1 & 2, the fishing license and Habitat Stamp requirement will be waived, allowing anyone interested in fishing to try it out…
Application Period Now Open for Opportunity to Hunt Lone Mesa State Park
Hunters once again have the opportunity to apply for a unique hunting experience this year in southwest Colorado…
Boaters, Be Prepared for Inspections when Traveling to Colorado
Aquatic nuisance species such as zebra and quagga mussels wreak havoc on ecosystems, outdoor recreation, and the economy…
BIG PIVOTS: Mysteries of a Disappearing Snowpack, Part Two
“You’re trying to predict the future based on how conditions played with each other in the past,” explains Osenga…
Enjoy the ‘Life at Chimney Rock Festival’ on June 1 & 2
Food vendors will have a variety of food items and drinks for sale including fry bread, Indian tacos, and Frito pie…
BIG PIVOTS: Mysteries of a Disappearing Snowpack, Part One
Why the gap between deep winter snows and low summer flows? A 21st century hydrologic whodunnit…
EPA Awards $8 Million to Colorado Communities for Environmental Cleanup
“The more than $4.3 million federal grant announced by the EPA this morning will go toward cleaning up toxic sites…”
New Boating Law Will Change Age Limits
Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW) is promoting safe boating tips to educate outdoor enthusiasts on how to stay safe on Colorado waters…
Colorado State Forest Service Announces Wildfire Mitigation Awards
With matching funds included, grant awardees will invest more than $594,000 for educating residents about wildfire and how to reduce their risk…
Check Out Tomorrow’s Pagosa Paddle Whitewater Races
Races will begin at 9:30am and continue all day, featuring the slalom, sprint, head-to-head and a down-river parade…
Celebrate Migratory Bird Day Tomorrow, May 11
Two annual events that celebrate birds occur this year on Saturday, May 11, and you can participate…
Pagosa Springs ‘Free eBike’ Program Accepting Applications for Seniors 55+
The application window is open now until May 31 and applications may be picked up at three locations around town…
‘Bike and Roll to School Day’ This Wednesday, May 8
This national annual event promotes and practices bicycle, pedestrian, and road safety among classmates, families, and caregivers…
BIG PIVOTS: A Proposed Wind Farm, a Massacre Site, and Lawsuits
No major rivers run through Kiowa County, and the few creeks — most notably Sand Creek, site of the infamous massacre of November 1864 – are ephemeral…
‘Pagosa Paddle’ Whitewater Races Scheduled for May 11
The San Juan River will see a surge of boaters competing for cash and prizes during the annual whitewater races…