Archaeological structures and artifacts, abundant wildlife and its setting in the breathtaking San Juan National Forest make Chimney Rock a must-see…
Category: Environment/Recreation
San Juan National Forest Welcomes New Pagosa District Ranger
San Juan National Forest Supervisor Kara Chadwick is pleased to announce the selection of Josh Peck as the new District Ranger…
OPINION: Climate Lawsuit Challenges Fracking Plan That Threatens Three Colorado Forests
Today’s lawsuit says federal agencies violated the National Environmental Policy Act and other laws by failing to fully assess the potential for water pollution…
National Forest Firewood Permits Now On Sale
Permits are divided into five separate tags; each tag is good for ½ cord of firewood and can be used separately or all at one time…
Women’s Golf Association to Begin Casual Play
The Association’s seasonal dues are $40, which go toward payouts for weekly winners and margaritas at their year-end luncheon…
Chimney Rock’s Virtual Lecture Series Continues with Dr. Michelle Turner
Dr. Turner is currently a postdoctoral scholar with the Crow Canyon Archaeological Center Research Institute…
Lake Trout Tournament at Blue Mesa Reservoir Continues Through July 31
The 2nd Annual Blue Mesa Reservoir Lake Trout Tournament at Blue Mesa Reservoir, near Gunnison, Colorado, is in full swing and anglers have plenty of READ MORE
Forestry Agencies Looking to Purchase Conservation Easements
The purpose of the Colorado Forest Legacy Program is to protect environmentally important private forest areas that are threatened by conversion to non-forest uses…
US Senate Reinstates Methane Limits, Echoing Colorado’s ‘Gold Standard’
“In Colorado, we brought together environmentalists and the oil industry to take the first steps toward eliminating methane…”
Prescribed Fires Planned on Dolores and Pagosa Ranger Districts Begin This Week
The San Juan National Forest’s Dolores and Pagosa Ranger Districts are planning to conduct prescribed fires starting the week of April 26. Burning operations will READ MORE
Earth Day, Pagosa Style
The route will be one-way directional and celebrants will be asked to maintain safe social distance…
Black Hills Energy Celebrates Earth Day with Free Trees
Beginning tomorrow, Thursday, April 22, free trees will be available for Black Hills Energy customers to claim as part of our partnership wtih the Arbor Day Foundation’s Energy Saving Trees program…
INTERVIEW: Looking Back on Last Year’s Bear Incidents in Colorado
“Most locations in Colorado are seeing an increasing number of bears…”
Public Comments Sought on Turkey Springs Vegetation Management Project
The project proposes fuels reduction activities such as thinning, mowing, and mastication, as well as tree cutting and removal activities such as improvement cutting, thinning, and salvage harvest…
Rocky Mountain Resource Advisory Committee Call for Nominations
Resource Advisory Committee membership provides a great opportunity for citizens to have a voice in future management actions…
Educational Webinars Will Address Colorado’s Wolf Reintroduction
Public participants will have the opportunity to submit questions for the presenters through the chat during the question-and-answer portion of the session…
Colorado Urged to Prioritize ‘All Electric’ Buildings
“It’s going to take decades to decarbonize buildings,” Bernett told her fellow lawmakers in an April 8 hearing before the House Energy and Environment Committee…
New Location for San Juan Stargazers April 22 Meeting
We are inviting people to come early at 6pm for coffee, tea and a special treat provided with appreciation by CRIA…