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Category: Environment/Recreation
BIG PIVOTS: Massive Data Center Slated for Northeastern Colorado? Part Two
Might this sparsely settled area of northeastern Colorado become home to a hyperscale data center?
BIG PIVOTS: Massive Data Center Slated for Northeastern Colorado? Part One
“Our facilities are engineered for resilience, sustainability, and energy independence,” says the company…
Town Seeking Input on River Park, River Enhancements
In May 2025, the Town of Pagosa Springs purchased 1040 E. US Hwy 160, formerly known as Bob’s LP…
Grazing Permit Loophole Harming the American West? Part Three
For years, some politicians and environmental groups have proposed protecting degraded or sensitive habitats by paying ranchers to retire their permits…
Colorado Sees Above-Average Number of Bear Reports in 2025
There are an estimated 17,000 to 20,000 bears in Colorado, and every year the majority of incident reports involve bears trying to access human food sources…
Learn to Identify Raptors, Corvids at Tomorrow’s ‘Christmas Bird County’ Training
The Pagosa Springs count is conducted within a 15 mile diameter circle, divided into eight zones…
Help Shape the Future of Local Recreation at PARC Open House Tomorrow
With months of groundwork completed, this open house is the community’s opportunity to help guide the final stretch of this important effort….
Community Invited to ‘River Park’ Presentation
The Project is having a 30% public design meeting on Thursday, December 11 at 5:30 pm at the Community Center…
Latest Storm Delivers at Wolf Creek Ski Area
Lift tickets are at Local Appreciation rates today, Thursday December 4…
Pagosa Community Invited to Dec. 10 Open House to Help Shape the Future of Recreation, Conservation
For the past year, the Pagosa Area Recreation Coalition (PARC) has been laying the groundwork for a stronger, more coordinated recreation landscape…
Southwest Region Seasonal Public Land Closures Will Protect Vulnerable Wildlife
Winter can be hard on wildlife, and every calorie counts as deer and elk try to survive until spring…
Wolf Creek Ski Area Sees 10 Fresh Inches
The year-to-date snowfall total is 43 inches…
‘Local Appreciation Days’ Coming to Wolf Creek in December
SuperSaver Season Pass Holders are blacked out today, Friday, November 28 and Saturday, November 29…
Visit a Colorado State Park Today, Friday Nov. 28, with No Entry Fee
“What better way to spend the holiday season than exploring one of Colorado’s amazing state parks?…”
You Can Help Shape the Future of Outdoor Experiences in Colorado
Since 2022, the Outdoor Equity Grant Program has distributed over $8.5 million to organizations…
Christmas Tree Permits Available for San Juan National Forest
Recreation managers would like to remind permit holders in search of their perfect tree to please harvest responsibly…
Southern Ute Indian Tribe Applauds EPA for Enhanced Oversight on Spill
The EPA announced last week that it will fulfill its statutory responsibility and federal trust responsibilities…
Wolf Creek Ski Area Opens for the Season
The year-to-date snowfall total is 33 inches with a midway snow depth of 24 inches…