“Since we reopened on June 23, the Cascade Canyon Express has proven to be a popular excursion among families traveling this summer to the Four Corners area…”
Category: Environment/Recreation
San Creek Fire Remains at 103 Acres as of Yesterday
A Red Flag Warning was in effect Wednesday, with temperatures expected to be near 88 degrees with relative humidity dropping to the low teens…
Pagosa Springs ‘Garden Talk’ with Ron Chacey Tonight
This week, our local gardening guru Ron Chacey will discuss Row Covers & Shading. The talk happens tonight, Wednesday June 8 at 5pm…
Recreation Department Accepting T-Ball Registrations
Cost is $35 includes hat and jersey. Tee-Ball season will be held during August…
Southwest Colorado Plays It Safe in Wildfire Season
Summertime out on your public lands can be loads of fun if you practice the right safety measures…
Colorado Parks & Wildlife Welcomes New State Park Near Trinidad
“CPW staff is committed to meeting the governor’s challenge to open this park by 2021 by accelerating the designing and construction of state parks from a multi-year process down to a single year…”
Sand Creek Fire Grows By Six Acres, New Management Team Arrives
Fire growth was minimal towards the retardant lines that were laid down last Sunday. Crews will continue with structure assessment in the Weminuche Valley…
New GOP Poll Shows Support for Clean Energy
The survey also revealed that 72 percent of respondents support the federal government taking steps to reduce emissions of gases like carbon dioxide and methane that contribute to climate change…
Sand Creek Fire, East Canyon Fire Updates
The fire is burning in a remote area about 21 miles northwest of Pagosa Springs and has grown to about 50 acres in size…
Tonight’s Online Pagosa Garden Lecture: ‘Protecting Your Garden with Water and Mulch’
The evening format begins with photos of Mr. Chacey’s personal garden and he will discuss what he is currently doing in his garden…
‘Six Shooter Fire’ Breaks Out on the Southern Ute Indian Reservation
The cause and extent of the fire is unknown at this time and the Tribe is coordinating with local agencies to ensure the safety of the public and to minimize the impact of the fire…
Southwest Colorado Anglers Invited to ZOOM Meeting on Fishing Issues on Monday
Fishing enthusiasts in southwest Colorado are invited to a virtual public meeting during which Colorado Parks and Wildlife biologists will talk about aquatic issues in the region…
Fishing Bag Limits Removed for Sand Creek Drainage on June 13
Colorado Parks and Wildlife and the National Park Service are working to restore the Rio Grande cutthroat trout to its native waters…
OPINION: Concerning the Colorado River
However, during this time the Imperial Valley was no sacred cow as Mr. Hudson’s editorial suggested. We were the sacrificial lamb…
Self-Guided Tours Available at Chimney Rock Starting June 1
Archaeological ruins and artifacts, abundant wildlife and its setting in the breathtaking San Juan National Forest make Chimney Rock a must-see this summer…
Durango Fish Hatchery Working with Rare Native Trout
“I’m thrilled that we’ve gotten a spawn from these fish, it’s been a long process and we’ve got a lot more work to do,” said Jim White, aquatic biologist for CPW in Durango…
Light Traffic Expected for Memorial Day Weekend
“With the warmer weather upon us, this might be a tempting weekend to head to the mountains or to travel farther than usual from home,” said CDOT Executive Director Shoshana Lew…
Fire Restrictions in Rio Grande National Forest
The low snowpack and warm temperatures have created unusually dry conditions for this time of year within the San Luis Valley….
Acting Regional Forester to Rescind Developed Recreation Closures
Local units will decide the operational status of developed recreation sites and fire restrictions after assessing conditions and working closely with local, state and federal officials…