The forests in Southwest Colorado are part of a fire-adapted ecosystem, which has historically experienced frequent, low-intensity fires on a large scale…
Category: Environment/Recreation
OPINION: Tribal Involvement Proposed for Bear Ears National Monument
The Bears Ears Commission, Forest Service, and BLM worked together to develop a draft resource management plan that incorporates traditional Indigenous knowledge…
Fire Mitigation, Homeowners’ Insurance the Topic for Upcoming Democratic Club Meeting
Bill Trimarco from Wildfire Adapted Partnership plans to cover the historical forest and fire regimes in Archuleta County…
Key Numbers in the Effort to Protect Public Lands
President Biden has used his congressionally-granted power to designate five new national monuments so far…
San Juan National Forest Hiring Entry-level Wildland Firefighters
Job seekers are invited to two recruitment events to meet current wildland firefighters and learn about the agency…
Wolf Creek Announces Jane and Pitch Tribute Race Winners
Wolf Creek Ski Area hosted its annual Jane & Pitch Tribute race on Saturday, March 2 to honor Wolf Creek Founders — Jane and Kingsbury Pitcher…
Wolf Creek Gets 6 Inches of Fresh Powder
Tomorrow, Wednesday, February 28 is Local Appreciation Day. Lift tickets will be $66 for adults and $47 for seniors and $33 children…
Forest Service Inviting Proposals from Fishing Outfitters, Guides
Applicants should carefully read the entire application package, which contains the prospectus and all supporting materials…
Conservation Group Sponsoring Community Listening Sessions, Online Citizen Survey
“SCCORR exists because of the critical need for collaborative long-term sustainability efforts in southwest Colorado…”
Members Needed on the Greater Rocky Mountain Resource Advisory Committee
Committee members recommend special projects to be implemented on Forest Service lands with Title II Secure Rural Schools funds…
Feds Invest $20 Million for Indigenous Communities to Access Emerging Climate Markets
“Tribal practices support resilient forests and land management for the benefit of future generations…”
Getting to Know Snow on Jackson Mountain
“We just want to help make the Pagosa area where we live and play a better place now and in the future,” says Milford…
Colorado Moves to Connect Agricultural Workers With Mental Health Resources
The bills under consideration would address a growing need to treat rural mental health issues that have only compounded with the effects of the pandemic…
Wolf Creek Sees 44 Inches of Fresh Snow in the Past Week
The current midway snow depth is 84 inches, with a year-to-date snowfall total of 226 inches…
Pagosa District Releases Fishing Outfitting, Guiding Services Prospectus
This is a limited prospectus for fishing only. Applicants should carefully read the entire application package, which contains the prospectus and all supporting materials…
Wolf Creek Gets Hammered by Snow
Wolf Creek has received 12 inches of fresh snow overnight… The midway snow depth is 66 inches…
Town of Pagosa Springs Invests in River Improvements
The Pagosa Gateway project, which aims to enhance the river ecosystem and improve water quality, is moving forward…
Registration for Spring Recreation Programs Open
For the spring season, we have several programs available, including 9- to 10-year-old instructional volleyball; 11- to 12-year-old volleyball; adult volleyball…
Environmental Groups Want EPA to Block Colorado Coal Mine
The West Elk Mine, located northeast of Paonia, is one of only a handful of coal mines that remain in operation in Colorado…