“This was, and continues to be, a very long, drawn out process,” said Commissioner Mike Cross at a July 9 public meeting…
Category: Environment/Recreation
BIG PIVOTS: Colorado Leads the Nation in Percentage of EV Car Sales
Almost one-third of all new car sales from July through September were for EVs or plug-in hybrids…
BIG PIVOTS: ‘Mountain Town 2030’ Conference Has Legs… and Wheels… Part Two
“Elected officials and ski resort leaders have immense influence; with real, economic accounts of how climate change is impacting their communities and businesses…”
BIG PIVOTS: ‘Mountain Town 2030’ Conference Has Legs… and Wheels… Part One
Bill McKibben headlined this year’s summit in Breckenridge. But the diversity of other speakers testifies to the momentum this organization has…
Interior Department Planning to Eviscerate USGS, Other Public Lands Agencies
“USGS research underpins everything from American energy to insurance to transportation….”
‘Girls on the Run’ 5K Run in Durango This Saturday, October 25
Participants of all ages and abilities are encouraged to join in. Families, community members, and supporters can run, walk, volunteer, or cheer on the girls…
Free ‘Winter Weather Wonder’ Event Set For Friday, October 17
Special guest Dustin English, with the Upper San Juan Search and Rescue, will discuss avalanche and backcountry safety…
Colorado Announces Kokanee Salmon Giveaway Days for 2025
Lake Nighthorse in Durango will host giveaway days at 3pm October 31, November 7, 14 and 21…
BIG PIVOTS: Interview with the ‘Traveling Wilburys’ of the Colorado River, Part Three
The significant reductions you’ve seen in the lower basin are clearly not enough. The reservoirs are still dropping. But it shows what is possible…
BIG PIVOTS: Interview with the ‘Traveling Wilburys’ of the Colorado River, Part Two
“So I think the lesson is, even if there’s litigation, there’s going to be continued discussions and negotiations…”
Hunting at Fort Carson, Piñon Canyon Suspended During Federal Shutdown
Colorado Parks and Wildlife will be offering a full refund and a preference point restoration to affected license holders…
BIG PIVOTS: Interview with the ‘Traveling Wilburys’ of the Colorado River, Part One
Everyone agrees that the old rules must be revised. A behind-the-curtain conversation with three of the authors who warn of dangerous proximity to the cliff’s edge…
‘Pagosa Weather’ to Host Free Winter Weather Wonder Event
Pagosa Weather forecasters Shawn and Arleen Prochazka will help the community prepare for winter…
Wolf Creek Season Pass Discounts End This Sunday
As usual, Wolf Creek’s opening date is dependent on weather, temperatures and natural snowfall…
PHOTO ESSAY: ColorFest 2025
The temps were perfect and the balloons took flight with plenty of brilliant color…
Learning to Make Repairs to a Damaged Watershed
All you need for a LTPBR structure is some rocks, some wheelbarrows and shovels, and people to get involved…
Peregrines. Perseverance. A Powerful Return.
This rare homecoming event offers an intimate look into Chimney Rock’s natural history from the woman who helped protect it…
Enjoy Colorado’s Fall Colors in Our State Parks
“All of our proactive steps to leave a state park better than we found it adds up in a meaningful way…”
Colorado Groups Decry ‘Backroom Deal’ Over Suncor Water Permits
“It’s really the behind-the-scenes way that all this has operated that’s one of the most concerning elements of it…”