Due to the threat of additional heavy rain in the coming days, the Monument will remain closed until the threat of flash flooding passes…
Category: Environment/Recreation
Registration Open for Town Recreation Programs
Don’t wait; register early. These programs fill up quickly, so don’t wait until the last minute to sign up…
Durango Derby Features Rally-Style Mountain Bike Racing This Saturday
The Durango Derby presented by Durango Trails returns September 12, bringing amateur, junior and professional mountain bike racers together for a full day of competition…
BIG PIVOTS: Government Highline Canal, Running Dry?
As for Green Mountain Reservoir, according to the Bureau of Reclamation, yesterday it was 14.8% full…
State Conservation & Recreation Work Group Releases New Report
“For 150 years, the State Land Board has evolved to meet the changing needs of Colorado…”
Continental Divide Trail Coalition Reports on Community Survey
78 percent of small business owners said that trail users have a positive impact on their business…
Scale of Wildfire Threats to Colorado Watersheds Far Exceeds Funding
As the West’s wildfire crisis has intensified in recent years, misconceptions about the scope of and strategy behind mitigation efforts have proliferated…
Drought, Wildfires Create Challenges for Wildlife
During difficult drought conditions, habitat improvement efforts, responsible recreation and public lands stewardship can help Colorado’s wildlife remain resilient…
Drive for Nuclear Power Boosts Uranium Industry… and Tribal Health Concerns in Southwest
“That’s the reason why I am standing up and doing whatever I can to stop that from happening…”
LETTER: New Community Compost Bins at the Ruby Sisson Library
This is my third community compost setup that I’ve built along with the bins at the Pagosa Springs High School and the Community Gardens…
PLAYING IN THE DIRT: Pagosa Youth Learn About Watershed Restoration
San Juan Mountains Association (SJMA) has been engaged in youth watershed stewardship programming over the spring and summer…
Grass Seed Available for Landowners
Consider these mixes for establishing vegetation around newly constructed homes or for improving pasture condition…
Free Showing of Documentary ‘Reviving Our River’ at Liberty Theatre, August 19
Follow the journey behind a $1.5 million effort to restore nearly two miles of the San Juan River…
INTERVIEW: A Filmmaker Asking Hard Questions About Wildfires, Part Two
That’s my favorite scene. It was always in the film, but it wasn’t until later cuts that we realized it needed to be the ending…
INTERVIEW: A Filmmaker Asking Hard Questions About Wildfires, Part One
“I had just moved to this place and I was like, ‘Oh, I should learn a thing or two.’…”
America 250 – Colorado 150 Commission Announces Climbing Teams for Historic 14er Climb
The America 250 – Colorado 150 Commission today announced the 58 official climbing teams selected to participate in 14er Climb: Summit 2026…
BACKYARD BIODIVERSITY: Low Tech Restoration Structures In Turkey Springs
I anxiously checked on the Zuni Bowl and ORD throughout the flooding, and to my delight, found they were doing exactly what they were supposed to be doing…
Last ‘Plant Walk’ of the Season, Atop Wolf Creek Pass
In order to provide an optimal experience for participants, there is a 15-person maximum for this event…
Chimney Rock Events in August
For information and tickets for the following events, visit www.chimneyrockco.org or call 1-877-444-6777. Lecture: Jon Ghahate, “The Pueblo Revolt: America’s First Revolution” Description: Chimney Rock READ MORE