“This film shares just one example, albeit a particularly epic one, of the many, many landowners and managers dedicated to the future of biodiversity…”
Category: Environment/Recreation
Storms Deliver Epic Powder at Wolf Creek Ski Area
The snow is settling nicely, giving us a snow depth of 124″ at the summit and 110″ at the midway…
Pagosa Nordic Club Ski Clinics Start January 9
These are great clinic for never-evers, beginners and intermediates. Learn how to make these outdoor winter activities even more enjoyable…
Colorado Parks and Wildlife Celebrates 125 Years of Wildlife Conservation
CPW has grown from that one-man operation in 1877 into a dynamic agency of 900 or so wildlife officers, park rangers, aquatic and terrestrial biologists and researchers…
The Next ‘Peak’ in Avalanche Danger Will Lineup with the New Year’s Holiday
“We recorded over 200 avalanches in a three-day period, eight people were buried in avalanches, and one backcountry skier was killed…”
BIG PIVOTS: Viewing a Useless Boat Ramp at Lake Powell
The ramp was about a football field in length and tilted at the angle of a beginners’ ski slope. At the bottom were barriers, then broken ground. Far below was the water…
Saguache Ranger District Seeking Proposals for Outfitting, Guiding Services
The Rio Grande National Forest is interested in providing new activities and services to help visitors enjoy the outdoors through permitted recreational activities, including climbing. OHV, and non-motorized trail-based activities…
Storm Brings 14 Inches to Wolf Creek Ski Area
The snow depth is 63 inches at the summit and 51 inches at the midway. Conditions are Powder and Packed Powder…
Durango School District Rolls Out Colorado’s First Vehicle-to-Grid Enabled Bus
“LPEA is setting an example for other co-ops in the state of Colorado with their commitment to bring new solutions that help benefit their members and community…”
Watershed Enhancement Zoom Meeting Tonight
We encourage you to pass this information along to all your friends, colleagues, and neighbors so we can get feedback from the community and as many project ideas as possible…
BIG PIVOTS: Creating a Low-Carb Diet of Local and Imported Energy
Can local resources be knitted with large-scale resources from elsewhere to meet the 2030 carbon-free goals?
OPINION: EPA Helping to Kill the Cache la Poudre River
NISP is the most controversial, most environmentally damaging, and most expensive project in northern Colorado history…
Crisis Among Wild Horses at Mesa Verde
The clinic, sponsored by the National Mustang Association of Colorado (NMACO), focused on the use of positive reinforcement and low stress methods for taming and training wild and feral horses…
San Juan National Forest Christmas Tree Permits Available Online
Cutting a Christmas tree can improve forest health. Local forest health experts identify areas that benefit from thinning trees that tend to be the perfect size for Christmas trees…
Cumbres and Toltec Scenic Railroad to Host ‘Christmas at the Depot’ Celebration
At both locations, guests will have the opportunity to visit and take photos with Santa and enjoy festive treats and holiday lights. There is no cost to attend…
Pagosa Preparing for 122nd Christmas Bird Count; Classes Start Tomorrow
Last year, nearly 70 participants contributed in various capacities (birding at home feeders, from cross-country skis and snowshoes) to log 4,746 birds of 66 species…
Durango Area Trail Closures Take Effect Tomorrow, Dec. 1
Some Durango-area trails, such as Sale Barn, have seasonal closures during the winter months to protect critical wintering habitat for wildlife…
Celebrate ‘Fresh Air Friday’ in Colorado on November 26
Colorado Parks and Wildlife invites people to escape the stress of shopping… by planning to spend time outdoors…
Cumbres & Toltec Railroad Announces 2022 Season, Cyber Monday Sale
“We wanted to get out early and build on the incredible success and momentum of our 2021 season…”