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Category: Environment/Recreation

Southwest Region Chooses Tony Bonacquista as ‘Wildlife Officer of the Year’

Posted on March 17, 2021March 17, 2021 by Post Contributor

“Tony can be found working tirelessly day and night throughout the year to help protect Colorado’s wildlife resources…”

Posted in Environment/Recreation

BLM Offering Online Reservations for Canyons of the Ancients Museum

Posted on March 17, 2021March 17, 2021 by Post Contributor

“This service will help BLM staff operate safely, as well as safely accommodate public visitation to this incredible venue to the public…”

Posted in Environment/Recreation
Colorado's Last Standing Coal Plant?

Colorado’s Last Standing Coal Plant?

Posted on March 16, 2021December 5, 2023 by Post Contributor

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…

Posted in Environment/Recreation

Prescribed Burn Planned in Vallecito-Piedra Area

Posted on March 16, 2021March 16, 2021 by Post Contributor

Weather permitting, burning operations in the area will begin in early April and could continue through early May…

Posted in Environment/Recreation
Volunteers Welcome at Chimney Rock National Monument

Volunteers Welcome at Chimney Rock National Monument

Posted on March 12, 2021March 12, 2021 by Nadia Werby

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…

Posted in Environment/Recreation

Help Preserve History by Joining the Chimney Rock Volunteer Team

Posted on March 9, 2021March 9, 2021 by Nadia Werby

Without our volunteers, CRIA would be unable to provide the interpretive program that keeps Chimney Rock’s history alive…

Posted in Community, Environment/Recreation

Hunter Education Class for Youth on March 20

Posted on March 8, 2021March 8, 2021 by Post Contributor

This class is limited to 10 students, 12 years old or younger, who have successfully completed the Internet course…

Posted in Environment/Recreation

Wolf Creek Sees Eleven Fresh Inches

Posted on March 5, 2021March 5, 2021 by Post Contributor

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….

Posted in Environment/Recreation

Conservation Groups Cheer US House Passage of Colorado Public Lands Package

Posted on March 2, 2021March 2, 2021 by Post Contributor

“The widespread support for the CORE Act across Colorado speaks for itself,” Bennet said in a statement…

Posted in Environment/Recreation
OPINION: Wild Horses Help Protect Against Climate Change

OPINION: Wild Horses Help Protect Against Climate Change

Posted on March 1, 2021March 1, 2021 by William E Simpson II

Due to the combined effects of wrong-headed politics, greed and ignorance, our native north American species herbivory has been decimated…

Posted in Environment/Recreation
Cumbres & Toltec Scenic Railroad Announces 2021 Season

Cumbres & Toltec Scenic Railroad Announces 2021 Season

Posted on March 1, 2021March 1, 2021 by Post Contributor

The historic steam railroad, owned by the states of Colorado and New Mexico, will offer all new route schedules…

Posted in Environment/Recreation

Colorado Native Plant Society Lecture Tomorrow, March 2

Posted on March 1, 2021March 1, 2021 by Post Contributor

In exchange for food in the form of nectar and pollen, pollinators help plants reproduce by moving pollen from flower to flower…

Posted in Environment/Recreation

VIDEO: Colorado Big Game Hunting License Applications Open March 1

Posted on February 26, 2021February 26, 2021 by Post Contributor

“It’s very important all hunters read the 2021 Colorado Big Game brochure, which is available at all CPW office locations and online…”

Posted in Environment/Recreation, Video

Xcel Energy Plans to Double Renewables

Posted on February 26, 2021February 26, 2021 by Post Contributor

“Colorado is getting cleaner air, more good jobs and savings for consumers with more renewable energy,” Polis said…

Posted in Environment/Recreation

LETTER: The US Bears a Special Responsibility

Posted on February 23, 2021February 23, 2021 by Post Contributor

President Biden’s move, however, has been criticized by a number of Republicans, including Representative Lauren Boebert…

Posted in Environment/Recreation

OPINION: Conservation Groups File Challenge to Doomed Hydropower Project

Posted on February 22, 2021February 22, 2021 by Gary Wockner

“Unsustainable use of the Colorado River has already taken this life source to its knees,” said Jen Pelz…

Posted in Environment/Recreation

Durango School District’s First Electric School Bus?

Posted on February 18, 2021February 18, 2021 by Hillary Knox

Beyond environmental benefits, the electric bus will bring tangible health benefits to students who ride the bus…

Posted in Environment/Recreation
Spruce Beetle Remains Colorado's Most Damaging Pest

Spruce Beetle Remains Colorado’s Most Damaging Pest

Posted on February 17, 2021February 17, 2021 by Post Contributor

“Unfortunately, our dry conditions are optimal for insect epidemics and tree diseases in many parts of the Rocky Mountains…”

Posted in Environment/Recreation, News/Politics

VIDEO: A Year of Dangerous Snow

Posted on February 15, 2021February 15, 2021 by Post Contributor

Your normal routes may not be good routes this year… and your previous avalanche precautions may not keep you out of a dangerous slide…

Posted in Environment/Recreation
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