There are an estimated 17,000 to 20,000 bears in Colorado, and every year the majority of incident reports involve bears trying to access human food sources…
Category: Environment/Recreation
Learn to Identify Raptors, Corvids at Tomorrow’s ‘Christmas Bird County’ Training
The Pagosa Springs count is conducted within a 15 mile diameter circle, divided into eight zones…
Help Shape the Future of Local Recreation at PARC Open House Tomorrow
With months of groundwork completed, this open house is the community’s opportunity to help guide the final stretch of this important effort….
Community Invited to ‘River Park’ Presentation
The Project is having a 30% public design meeting on Thursday, December 11 at 5:30 pm at the Community Center…
Latest Storm Delivers at Wolf Creek Ski Area
Lift tickets are at Local Appreciation rates today, Thursday December 4…
Pagosa Community Invited to Dec. 10 Open House to Help Shape the Future of Recreation, Conservation
For the past year, the Pagosa Area Recreation Coalition (PARC) has been laying the groundwork for a stronger, more coordinated recreation landscape…
Southwest Region Seasonal Public Land Closures Will Protect Vulnerable Wildlife
Winter can be hard on wildlife, and every calorie counts as deer and elk try to survive until spring…
Wolf Creek Ski Area Sees 10 Fresh Inches
The year-to-date snowfall total is 43 inches…
‘Local Appreciation Days’ Coming to Wolf Creek in December
SuperSaver Season Pass Holders are blacked out today, Friday, November 28 and Saturday, November 29…
Visit a Colorado State Park Today, Friday Nov. 28, with No Entry Fee
“What better way to spend the holiday season than exploring one of Colorado’s amazing state parks?…”
You Can Help Shape the Future of Outdoor Experiences in Colorado
Since 2022, the Outdoor Equity Grant Program has distributed over $8.5 million to organizations…
Christmas Tree Permits Available for San Juan National Forest
Recreation managers would like to remind permit holders in search of their perfect tree to please harvest responsibly…
Southern Ute Indian Tribe Applauds EPA for Enhanced Oversight on Spill
The EPA announced last week that it will fulfill its statutory responsibility and federal trust responsibilities…
Wolf Creek Ski Area Opens for the Season
The year-to-date snowfall total is 33 inches with a midway snow depth of 24 inches…
BIG PIVOTS: How About the Rio Grande Crisis?
The Rio Grande has seen 17% reduced flows since 2000. The Colorado River flows have declined 20%…
Can an Imperiled Frog Stop Oil Drilling near Denver Suburbs?
“Extinction usually isn’t immediate — it happens slowly, and then quickly, and you get to a point where a population can’t take care of itself…”
‘Fishing is Fun’ Grants Available for Projects that Improve Angling Opportunities
“For nearly 40 years, the Fishing is Fun program has supported 375 angling improvement projects across the state…”
Tomorrow’s Class Will Help You Prepare for the 2025 Christmas Bird Count
Classes will begin promptly at 6pm, and we invite you to come early to share a snack before we get started…
San Juan Headwaters Forest Health Partnership Announces New Coordinator
As a resident of Pagosa Springs, I am excited to be part of the this team as we continue the organization’s mission…