Both the middle school summer camp and the fall cycling team have become very popular over the last few years, so spots are limited in both programs…
Category: Environment/Recreation
Outbreaks of Forest Pests Expected During Warm Years
“Trees in Colorado can’t catch a break as our climate becomes warmer and dryer in Colorado,” said Matt McCombs, director of the CSFS…
‘JJ & The Hooligans’ to Headline Dance Party at Wolf Creek Ski Area
The fun for the final week of the 2024-25 ski season gets underway Saturday, March 29…
Take the PARC Community Recreation Survey to Share Your Insights
The PARC leadership team has thoroughly reviewed past recreation management plans and is now guiding the development of a comprehensive recreation plan…
Public Presentation will Address Colorado River Compact, March 25
The Colorado River Compact legally defines the sharing of water among seven Upper and Lower Basin states…
BIG PIVOTS: Sun Day in the Works
“The idea of Sun Day, instead, is that we’re on the edge of this extraordinary possibility for solar…”
Audubon Society Meet Tomorrow and Consider American Dipper Project
The American dipper is a unique species of bird that can swim in and walk on the bottom of fast-flowing mountain streams to harvest aquatic insects…
OPINION: Doing What’s Right for America’s Wild Horses
The Wild Horse Fire Brigade Plan also provides for the evolutionary-level genetic conservation of culturally important American wild horses…
27″ of Fresh Snow This Week at Wolf Creek Ski Area
Lift tickets will be at peak rates Sunday, March 9 through Saturday, March 15…
Get Some Midweek Turns in at Wolf Creek
Tomorrow, March 6, is the annual Jane & Pitch Tribute Day. Come take some turns to commemorate the Pitcher Family Stewardship…
Chimney Rock Interpretive Association to Hold Volunteer Information Event This Thursday
Opportunities are varied and appeal to a large range of interests…
Wolf Creek Receives 21 Inches of Powder Snow
The all natural snow depth is 56 inches at the midway. The year-to-date snowfall is 140 inches…
BIG PIVOTS: NREL vs. ‘Drill-Baby-Drill’
The National Renewable Energy Laboratory in Golden has 3,675 employees. It’s known around the world…
Colorado Activists Making Headway Against Big Oil, Part Two
“There’s a growing engagement, an excitement, passion and breadth of experiences and backgrounds behind this movement…”
Colorado Activists Making Headway Against Big Oil, Part One
The shift in Colorado’s fossil fuel regulatory environment, and the subsequent power it has given residents, is affecting the market value of oil and gas companies…
Avalanche Awareness During ‘Take a Friend Snowmobiling Week’
“We love seeing people introduce their friends to snowmobiling, and we want those rides to be fun and safe…”
OPINION: Shaping the Future of Outdoor Recreation in Archuleta County
Pagosa Area Recreation Coalition (PARC) was formed to address the growing demand for outdoor recreation while preserving the natural resources and wildlife…
‘Forever Young Ski and Board Clinic’ at Wolf Creek Today, Jan. 28
Wednesday, January 29, is Local Appreciation Day. Lift tickets will be $68 for adults and $49 for seniors and $34 children. Everyone is considered a local…