“From modernizing campground to improving roads and enhancing trails, this investment will provide a much-needed boost to Colorado’s outdoor economy…”
Category: Environment/Recreation
Training for Volunteer Naturalists Offered This Saturday, April 3
This new program, co-sponsored by the Weminuche Audubon Society and Pagosa Wetland Partners, is free and open to all…
A Festive Final Week at Wolf Creek Ski Season
To celebrate the ski season Wolf Creek has a full lineup of festivities for closing weekend… featuring Easter Sunday!
Pagosa Wetlands Partners Offering Training for ‘Volunteer Naturalist Program’
The training will also include information about program delivery, such as tour pacing, presentation skills, handling questions, managing children, use of optics, etc…
‘Watershed Enhancement’ Group Seeking Public Input on San Juan River Plan
The WEP’s three-phased process is designed to ensure there is ample time to gather public feedback, conduct analysis, and create a plan with local priorities…
Colorado Investing $20 Million in State Park Improvements
This conservation-focused legislation will help direct funds to outdoor projects in Colorado that protect irreplaceable public lands and expand outdoor recreation opportunities…
Colorado Lakes, Reservoirs Still Free of Invasive Mussels
More boats requiring decontamination because of infestations of destructive mussels entered Colorado in 2020 compared to previous years…
Southwest Region Chooses Tony Bonacquista as ‘Wildlife Officer of the Year’
“Tony can be found working tirelessly day and night throughout the year to help protect Colorado’s wildlife resources…”
BLM Offering Online Reservations for Canyons of the Ancients Museum
“This service will help BLM staff operate safely, as well as safely accommodate public visitation to this incredible venue to the public…”
Colorado’s Last Standing Coal Plant?
What will be Colorado’s last standing coal plant? It’s an open question. Xcel Energy, Colorado’s largest utility, wants it to be Comanche 3…
Prescribed Burn Planned in Vallecito-Piedra Area
Weather permitting, burning operations in the area will begin in early April and could continue through early May…
Volunteers Welcome at Chimney Rock National Monument
In my three years as a volunteer, I have had the opportunity to learn about Puebloan architecture, lifestyle, food and water sources and cultural practices…
Help Preserve History by Joining the Chimney Rock Volunteer Team
Without our volunteers, CRIA would be unable to provide the interpretive program that keeps Chimney Rock’s history alive…
Hunter Education Class for Youth on March 20
This class is limited to 10 students, 12 years old or younger, who have successfully completed the Internet course…
Wolf Creek Sees Eleven Fresh Inches
We’re all in this together. Please take ownership in your part to keep us open – remember to Mask Up and Practice Social Distancing to keep the ski season going….
Conservation Groups Cheer US House Passage of Colorado Public Lands Package
“The widespread support for the CORE Act across Colorado speaks for itself,” Bennet said in a statement…
OPINION: Wild Horses Help Protect Against Climate Change
Due to the combined effects of wrong-headed politics, greed and ignorance, our native north American species herbivory has been decimated…
Cumbres & Toltec Scenic Railroad Announces 2021 Season
The historic steam railroad, owned by the states of Colorado and New Mexico, will offer all new route schedules…