Americans each ate about 28 pounds of chicken meat annually back in in 1960, but this year each of us will likely consume, on average, about 94 pounds…
Category: Environment/Recreation
EDITORIAL: Strange Diversions in a Strange Land, Part Six
“I hope there will be enough water supply for the future!”
EDITORIAL: Strange Diversions in a Strange Land, Part Five
Nine ranching families, including Paul Bruchez’ family, are involved in the agricultural research project, aimed at growing hay without irrigation….
Wildlife Advocates File Lawsuit Over Wolverine Protections
“I was cautiously optimistic the Service would get it right this time and we’d be focusing our time and energy on developing a conservation strategy…”
EDITORIAL: Strange Diversions in a Strange Land, Part Four
A majority of the “excess” diversions took place in California, it would appear… especially, in California’s Imperial Valley…
Cumbres & Toltec Railroad Moves to Address a ‘Dryer Climate’
“We will strive to always have the best examples of operating coal-fired steam locomotives in service when conditions permit,” said Interim CEO Eric Mason…
EDITORIAL: Strange Diversions in a Strange Land, Part Three
But the word acequia refers not only to the ditch itself; it also refers to the organized community that shares and maintains the ditch….
OPINION: Wild Horses in America…Hard Truths & Sensible Solutions
The result is that today, 50-years since the passage of the 1971 Act, we find that wild horses have been limited-down to about 7% of the grazing on lands that the 1971 Act had set-aside…
Wolf Creek Ski Area Boasts Two Feet of New Snow Over the Past Week
At this time, the services offered to skiers and boarders are the lifts, restrooms, private lessons, rentals, Treasure and Noel Sports. The Upper Lodge is open with a very limited menu…
OPINION: Wild Horses Aren’t the Problem; The BLM Is.
Since the passage of the Wild Horse and Burro Act of 1971, wild horses have lost 41 percent of their habitat…
‘Wildlife Migration Project’ Planned for Highway 160 Near Chimney Rock
“Deer and elk spend the warm months in the high country to the north; but most big game move to the important winter range areas south of the highway during the winter….”
LETTER: Protecting Biodiversity Protects the Planet
Saving endangered plants or animals from extinction is significant because, like them, we need clean air, a stable climate, and a healthy environment to survive and thrive…
OPINION: BLM Abdicates Wild Horse Management Obligations
Decades ago, when the public learned that they were being abused, exploited and even killed by private profiteers, we rallied behind Congress to pass the Wild Free-Roaming Wild Horses and Burros Act…
Waterfowl Hunters, Take Care on, or Near, Water
The tragic drowning of a young hunter in November served as an unfortunate reminder to be extra cautious on the water…
Bird Identification Class This Wednesday, in Preparation for the Christmas Bird Count
This class, presented by Keith Bruno, Audubon Rockies community naturalist, will focus on perching songbirds. House finch or Cassin’s finch, song sparrow or house sparrow, downy or hairy woodpecker…
Last Day for ‘Local Appreciation Rate’ Tickets at Wolf Creek
Today, Friday December 4, lift tickets will be at Local Appreciation Rates. Everyone is a local!
Congressman Joe Neguse Calls for National Biodiversity Strategy
“Given the current biodiversity crisis, it is more important than ever to assert U.S. leadership in the context of renewed global efforts to protect biodiversity and nature…”
Cumbres & Toltec Scenic Railroad Offers First Ever Holiday Promotion
During the holiday promotion sale, November 27 – 30, 2020, the railroad is offering 15 percent off on 2021 gift certificates purchased at Cumbrestoltec.com…
Give a Gift That Grows: Plant-A-Tree
The U.S. Forest Service established the Plant-A-Tree Program in 1983 to allow donors to contribute money toward reforestation on National Forests to memorialize loved ones or commemorate births, weddings or special events…