“Public feedback is essential to wildlife management,” said CPW Senior Wildlife Biologist Jamin Grigg…
Category: Environment/Recreation
Wildfire a Serious Threat to Many Pagosa Homes
Most of our forests have not seen a significant wildfire for over 100 years. That’s a lot of time for unchecked growth of potential fuel…
Upcoming Pagosa Film Premiere Will Highlight 2022 Plumtaw Fire
“We’re fortunate to live in a community that is proactive about wildfire, but it will truly take all hands on deck…”
Jackson Mountain Project Rules Out Gravel Pit, Trails System
The Pagosa Ranger District is moving forward with the environmental analysis for the fuels reduction and vegetation management activities being considered…
Pagosa’s Earth Day Celebration Takes Place Tomorrow, Sat. April 22
This year will be the 53rd celebration of Earth Day since its beginning in 1970 with a demonstration by 20 million Americans…
BIG PIVOTS: High Hopes for Hydrogen? Maybe Not… Part Two
“If you emit some hydrogen into the atmosphere now, it will lead to a progressive buildup of methane in the following years,” said Princeton’s Matteo Bertagni…
‘Colorado Bat Watch’ Provides a Chance to Participate in Science
“To help bats survive white-nose syndrome, biologists need to know where bats are roosting…”
McPhee Reservoir Boatramp Opens Friday
Current boat registration is required to launch a vessel on the reservoir…
BIG PIVOTS: High Hopes for Hydrogen? Maybe Not… Part One
Both Xcel and Colorado state government issued press releases this week announcing that the states — New Mexico, Wyoming, and Utah, in addition to Colorado — had submitted their application…
Colorado Parks and Wildlife Seeks Input on State Wildlife Areas
To help ensure SWAs are benefitting wildlife and manage increasing recreation demand at SWAs, CPW is proposing updates to SWA regulations…
Earth Day Durango Inspires Action for a Climate Fit For Life
According to Earth Day Durango’s website, the purpose of their efforts is to “inspire businesses, organizations, and people of all ages, through fun and learning…”
San Juan Stargazers Announce Upcoming Events
The San Juan Stargazers Astronomy Club will be hosting two deep sky viewing nights…
Registration Open for Multiple Sports Leagues at Parks & Rec
You can register online or stop by the Community Center to fill out a form…
GGP’s Environmental Film Festival Launches ‘Earth Week’ in Pagosa
GGP’s Environmental Film Festival sold out in 2022, so purchasing tickets in advance means your name will be on the list…
Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation Auction Starts Today, Online
Since 1984, RMEF has completed more than 13,362 conservation and hunting heritage outreach projects with a combined value of $1.4 billion…
Monday Funday, Sunshine & Local Appreciation Rates at Wolf Creek Ski Area
Today, Monday, April 3 through Sunday, April 9, lift tickets will be at Local Appreciation Rates – $62 for Adults, $43 for Seniors and $32 for Children…
Colorado Grant Programs Will Fund Electric School Buses, Truck Fleets
The grant programs provide up to $375,000 per vehicle to school districts to purchase new battery-powered buses and up to 60% of the cost of new electric trucks…
SAN JUAN NATIONAL FOREST: ‘Wood For Life’ Partners Receive Chief’s Award
“The Wood for Life program has demonstrated great success in helping to advance critical restoration efforts in our national forests while delivering much needed fuelwood…”
Upcoming Events at Wolf Creek Ski Area
Easter Weekend Festivities — April 9 — include Local Appreciation Days, Easter Bunny Fun Race, a visit from the Easter Bunny & an Egg Hunt…