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Category: Environment/Recreation

Nominations Sought for National Wild Horse & Burro Advisory Board

Posted on June 28, 2021June 28, 2021 by Post Contributor

Board members typically meet twice annually; however, additional meetings may be called when necessary. Members serve a three-year term without salary…

Posted in Environment/Recreation

Eight Wildfires Burning in Colorado

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

State and federal officials are warning that conditions in the months ahead could be just as dangerous or worse, especially in many parts of the Western Slope…

Posted in Environment/Recreation

Big Prizes Beckon Smallmouth Bass Anglers

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

“By participating in the tournament and removing smallmouth bass, anglers will be actively helping with wildlife management in Colorado…”

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Ribbon Cutting at Terry Hershey Memorial Garden, Tomorrow, June 23

Posted on June 22, 2021June 22, 2021 by Post Contributor

To reinvigorate our neighborhoods and communities with ecological connectivity, planting native plants is one of the strongest actions one can make…

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Fundraising Efforts Improve Safety at San Juan River Take-out

Posted on June 22, 2021June 22, 2021 by Post Contributor

Project highlights include a new boat ramp with an eddy feature to make it safer for boaters to take their boats out of the river…

Posted in Environment/Recreation

Colorado Parks and Wildlife Observe Wolf Pups of Proud Parents ‘John and Jane’

Posted on June 21, 2021June 21, 2021 by Post Contributor

“Colorado is now home to our first wolf litter since the 1940s. We welcome this historic den and the new wolf family to Colorado…”

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Trail Canyon Fire Near Cortez Sees Rapid Growth

Posted on June 21, 2021June 21, 2021 by Post Contributor

The Trail Canyon Fire grew from approximately 40 acres this morning to 840 acres late this afternoon after strong winds pushed the fire to the southeast…

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Astronomy Club Meets Next Week

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

The TV show, 60 Minutes, aired in May said that the government is basically telling us that the UAPs our military is seeing on a daily basis are real…

Posted in Environment/Recreation

First Ever ‘Excessive Heat Warning’ Issued for Colorado’s Western Slope

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

“Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors,” the NWS advised…

Posted in Environment/Recreation
Forest Service Seeks Public Input on Chimney Rock National Monument Fee Proposal

Forest Service Seeks Public Input on Chimney Rock National Monument Fee Proposal

Posted on June 14, 2021June 14, 2021 by Post Contributor

Please tell us what you think about the Chimney Rock National Monument fee proposal…

Posted in Environment/Recreation

Colorado Legislature Passes Bipartisan Legislation to Protect Wildlife Corridors

Posted on June 9, 2021June 11, 2021 by Post Contributor

“Without ecological corridors to connect important habitat, our protected areas become isolated ‘islands’ that are unable to sustain wildlife populations…”

Posted in Environment/Recreation

Crews Respond to 13-Acre Wildfire in Southfork

Posted on June 9, 2021June 9, 2021 by Post Contributor

“Due to its remote nature and out of concern for firefighter safety we are using indirect tactics on portions of the fire…”

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Logging Projects Set to Begin on Pagosa Ranger District

Posted on May 31, 2021May 31, 2021 by Post Contributor

Jackson Mountain Stewardship Contract operations will reduce hazardous fuels, restore forest conditions, and improve forest health in ponderosa pine…

Posted in Environment/Recreation

Tracking Colorado’s Wolves

Posted on May 28, 2021May 28, 2021 by Post Contributor

This black colored animal was originally captured and collared by a capture crew hired by GTNP in January 2017…

Posted in Environment/Recreation

Congress Warned of ‘Drought Crisis’ in American West

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

“Current conditions require us to take bold and unprecedented steps to conserve and stretch our existing water supplies…”

Posted in Environment/Recreation

Colorado Senate Passes Bipartisan Legislation to Protect Wildlife Corridors

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

Without ecological corridors to connect important habitat, protected areas become isolated ‘islands’ that are unable to sustain wildlife populations…

Posted in Environment/Recreation

BLM Seeks Nominations to Colorado Resource Advisory Councils

Posted on May 24, 2021May 24, 2021 by Post Contributor

All RACs consist of 15 citizens with diverse interests in public land management, including conservationists, ranchers, outdoor recreationists, state and local government officials…

Posted in Environment/Recreation

Goat-Led Wildfire Mitigation on Pioneer Trail

Posted on May 21, 2021May 21, 2021 by Post Contributor

The project area is 13 acres, encompassing the Pioneer Trail. Approximately 100 adult goats and their kids will be doing the hard work of reducing these fuels…

Posted in Environment/Recreation
'Safe Boating Week' Starts Tomorrow, Friday, May 21

‘Safe Boating Week’ Starts Tomorrow, Friday, May 21

Posted on May 20, 2021May 20, 2021 by Post Contributor

The week starts on Friday, May 21, with “Wear Your Life Jacket To Work Day”. Boating professionals and outdoor enthusiasts aim to heighten awareness of different life jacket styles…

Posted in Environment/Recreation
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