The Bonanza, Treasure, and Nova Lifts will be operating from 9:00am to 4:00pm giving access to roughly 25% of the mountain…
Category: Environment/Recreation
BLM Advisory Council Meeting Scheduled for November 14
The meeting is open to the public. Participants unable to attend in person can join via the Zoom platform…
‘Girls on the Run’ to Host Durango 5K on Nov. 2
Participation in the Fall Durango 5K is open to the public and all proceeds from the event will benefit Girls on the Run…
Wolf Creek Ski Area Opens Tomorrow, Tuesday, Oct. 22
Lift Tickets will be at Local Appreciation Rates; $68 for adults, $49 for seniors and $34 for children…
Chimney Rock Celebrates Major Lunar Standstill Oct. 21
Come join us in celebrating this rare event — the next Major Lunar Standstill won’t happen for another 18 years…
Jicarilla Apaches Receive Grant Aimed at Plugging Orphaned Wells
“Ensuring that tribal leaders have the opportunity to invest federal resources as needed is key to honoring tribal sovereignty…”
San Juan River Improvement Project Open House Events, Oct. 10 and Oct. 16
Community input is important to ensure this project is as amazing as possible…
BIG PIVOTS: Can Colorado Actually Reduce ‘Vehicle Miles Traveled’?
Per capita, Colorado drives — a lot. What will it take to ratchet this down — and our emissions, too?…
AI to Help Predict Colorado Wildfires Comes with Hefty Price Tag
“A $7.5 million fiscal note is a real hurdle to consider in light of our current budgetary constraints…”
Colorado, Forest Service Extend Agreement to Address Wildfire Mitigation
“The wildfires we’ve seen in Colorado over the past decade have dramatically changed our landscapes, impacting our communities, water resources and recreation opportunities…”
Wolf Creek Ski Area Season Passes Go On Sale Tomorrow, Sept. 28
Pre-season sale prices end on October 6, 2024….
BIG PIVOTS: Vestas Announces New Generation of Wind Turbines
Vestas, the world’s largest manufacturer of wind products, has invested more than $1 billion in Colorado…
BLM Issues Management Plan for Río Grande del Norte National Monument
Publication of the plan amendment opens a 30-day public protest period…
Colorado to Capture Canadian Wolves for Second Year of Reintroduction Program
Colorado Parks and Wildlife officials said Friday that they have reached an agreement with their counterparts in the province of British Columbia…
Chimney Rock Lecture in Pagosa to Highlight Supernova of 1054 A.D.
The lecture, presented by Dr. McKim Malville, will be given on Sunday, September 22, at the Methodist Church Fellowship Hall…
Weminuche Audubon Society to Host Gary Skiba Tomorrow, Sept. 18
Mr. Skiba comes to us from the San Juan Citizens Alliance (SJCA) in Durango, where he serves as the wildlife program manager…
Partnerships Help to Keep Pagosa Hiking Trails Clear of Fallen Trees
Between 2019 and 2024, more than 30,000 trees were cleared from district trails…
Supporters of Colorado Trophy Hunting Ban Announce Bipartisan Endorsements
Former U.S. Senator Mark Udall, a Democrat from Boulder, also shared his support for the trophy hunting ban…