“We recorded over 200 avalanches in a three-day period, eight people were buried in avalanches, and one backcountry skier was killed…”
Category: Environment/Recreation
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…”
Town Trail Project Improves Recreational Connectivity
The ADA-compliant trail provides access to the newly acquired Cotton Hole Park, which was purchased by the Town in 2017 to ensure public access to the San Juan River in perpetuity…
Southwest Colorado Residents Reminded to Give Space to Moose
This year, residents have noticed a few more moose showing up within town limits and sticking around for longer periods of time…
Colorado Department of Natural Resources Announces Collaboration with Department of Corrections
“The devastating 2020 fire season taught us that the status quo of our forest health and wildfire mitigation programs were no longer going to cut it…”
Colorado Resiliency Office Coordinating Statewide Actions
“The Colorado Resiliency Office is committed to bringing together state agencies, local governments and communities to creatively implement forward-thinking solutions that are sustainable…”