The historical median for February 20 is about 21.4 inches of ‘Snow Water Equivalent’. This morning’s report gives the SWE as 25.9 inches…
Category: Environment/Recreation
Mardi Gras Fun Race at Wolf Creek This Sunday
Wolf Creek has received 29″ of fresh snow in the latest storm! Our all-natural snow depth is 99″ at the midway…
David Neely Named San Juan National Forest Supervisor
“I’m absolutely thrilled to re-join this team of dedicated public servants and resource stewards here in Southwest Colorado…”
New USFWS Rule Would Allow Flexibility in Managing Colorado Wolves
As the result of a Colorado voter-led initiative passed in 2020, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is proposing a rule to establish an experimental population of gray wolves in Colorado…
Next Rio Grande National Forest ‘Forest Specialist’ Presentation on Feb. 22
Join us online, through the Forest Specialist Series to learn more about the Rio Grande National Forest and surrounding area…
Southwest Region Sportsperson’s Caucus to be held Feb. 13
“It is another big year ahead for CPW and we enjoy these opportunities to hear from the public and meet with our communities…”
Rio Grande Forest Facing Drought, Beetles, Fire
Without rain, he said, trees cannot produce resin, a sticky defense mechanism to protect themselves against the beetle larva…
February Happenings at Wolf Creek Ski Area
Wolf Creek’s Fun Race Series, every Sunday in February, is free and open to skiers and boarders of all ages and abilities…
Living on a Knife’s Edge, with Water
“Now you just really feel that that’s all on a collision course with climate, and that may have some severe ramifications…”
Progress Report Looks at President Biden’s Record on Public Lands
President Biden, in contrast to Trump and Obama, has added less than 400,000 acres of new durable land protections during his first two years in office…
Public Weighs In on Wolf Restoration and Management Plan
Sign up for the Wolf Reintroduction eNews to stay up to date with CPW’s Wolf Restoration efforts…
Lake City, Colorado ‘Star Fest’ Set to Launch in 2023
This retreat-style gathering will convene astronomers and dark-sky professionals together to learn, network, and collaborate…
Colorado Big Game License Distribution Comments Live Until February 20
Colorado Parks and Wildlife is considering changes to policies and regulations that direct the distribution of big game hunting licenses…
Giant Slalom Race Scheduled for Next Saturday at Wolf Creek
Last Sunday’s race brought with it an amazing turnout of 63 racers, with racers traveling in from Oklahoma, North Carolina and Arizona…
Wolf Creek Ski Area Blessed with Fresh Powder for ‘United Way Day’
‘United Way Day’ is today, Wednesday, January 18 with discounted lift tickets – $73 for adults, $48 for seniors and $37 for children…
Still Time for County to Submit a Title II Project Proposal
The proposed projects must provide direct or indirect benefits to natural resources on National Forest lands in Colorado…
Sign Up Now for ‘Seed to Supper’ Gardening Courses
Luckily, there are many experienced gardeners in our community who have learned how to do it well and who are committed to sharing their knowledge with others…
Audubon Society to Share Bird Count This Wednesday, Jan. 18
Our local circle is one of over 2,600 counts tabulated in the Western Hemiphere which track bird populations in winter…
Public Scoping Period for Jackson Mountain Landscape Project Open Until February 23
The proposed project area is northeast of Pagosa Springs and north of the San Juan River Village subdivision in Archuleta County…