Lower elevation areas will go into restrictions while upper elevations and wilderness will not…
Category: Environment/Recreation
Riding the Rails, Literally, in South Fork, Colorado
We repurpose existing rail lines to create guided biking experiences that allow guests to explore without paving new roads or disturbing fragile ecosystems…
Learn ‘Birding By Ear’ at Audubon Presentation This Wednesday
Birding by ear to identify bird species is an important skill used by volunteers in our Forest Bird Monitoring Project…
Sign Up for Town Recreation Programs
Registration for adult and coed softball leagues is currently open through June 8. The softball league season will run from June 15 through August 6…
Spring is Here and Bear Activity is Increasing
As of April 22, CPW had already received 98 reports of bear activity in 22 Colorado counties this year…
Pagosa Ranger District to Implement Brockover-Devil Prescribed Fire
Objectives of the burn are to reduce hazardous fuels and lessen the risk of wildfire impacts to the community of Pagosa Springs…
Colorado Adopts Stronger Emission Limits on Toxic Air Pollution
The Colorado Air Quality Control Commission sets emission control requirements for five priority air toxins linked to cancer, asthma and heart disease…
Chimney Rock Volunteer Orientation Scheduled for This Friday, April 17
This orientation program welcomes both new and returning volunteers interested in helping share the remarkable history, culture, and landscape of Chimney Rock National Monument…
Colorado Parks and Wildlife Boat Ramps Opening Across Region
Navajo State Park became the first in the Southwest Region to open its boat ramp in 2026…
Governor Jared Polis on Colorado’s Energy Achievements
The Colorado Governor talks about geothermal, and nuclear, and the continuing role of natural gas…
Reservoir Hill Will Receive Grant-Supported Mitigation
“Colorado has seen firsthand the devastating impacts of wildfires on our communities…”
Colorado Big Game Primary Draw is Fast Approaching
Submit your application at cpwshop.com by April 7 at 8 p.m. MST to be eligible to participate…
Wolf Creek Reports 5 Inches of Snow
Wolf Creek Ski Area received 5″ of new snow overnight and it’s still coming down…
Chimney Rock Volunteer Orientation Coming in April
Volunteering at Chimney Rock offers a meaningful way to engage with the region’s rich cultural heritage while contributing to the preservation of a treasured public land site…
BOOKS: The Unexplored Wilderness in Our Own Backyards
“I’ve tried to make Night Magic a dark-positive story. We need more of those…”
CITIZEN SCIENCE: Forest Bird Communities in the San Juan Mountains
Indeed, almost half of the bird species observed in our study have exhibited declines in population numbers…
Registration for Pagosa K.I.D.S Summer Camp Opens April 1
The KIDS Day Camp will run from Monday, June 1 through Friday, July 31. All health guidelines will be enforced during the 9 week camp…
Republicans Target Public Lands Protections in a New Way
Conservation leaders say the rollbacks are unprecedented…
Colorado Publishes Beaver Management Strategy
The strategy’s purpose is to increase and sustain the presence of beaver and beaver-influenced wetlands…