The completion of a conservation easement on Banded Peak Ranch is the final phase of a 30-year effort by The Conservation Fund in the Navajo River Watershed — protecting a total of 65,000 acres…
Category: Environment/Recreation
Compensation Available for Landowners Wanting to Protect Forestlands
In order to be eligible for the program, the proposed property must be located within a Forest Legacy Area, as identified in the 2020 application for the Forest Legacy Program…
Celebrate ‘Colorado Day’ with Free Entrance into State Parks, August 3
“Coloradans have a rich tradition of embracing an outdoor lifestyle, and our state parks offer a variety of outdoor activities…”
Sand Creek Fire Area Closure Lifted
The Sand Creek fire has received significant moisture and more is predicted. The fire is now at 60% containment. The fire will not be called out until Fire managers are certain no heat remains…
‘Great American Outdoors Act’ Provides Essential Funds
Congress has passed the Great American Outdoors Act and approved $900 million of annual funds for the Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) to ensure necessary investments are allocated to protect irreplaceable lands…
Paddle Sports are Easy & Fun… But Stay Safe
Know before you go. Each lake or reservoir will have specific rules and restrictions regarding the types of recreation allowed…
OPINION: World Population Nearing 8 Billion
The number of people on the planet – all drawing down the resources of the planet – impacts most everything. More people means the need for more food, water, housing, energy, roads and other infrastructure – more resources of every kind…
Colorado Anglers: Reduce Stress on Trout in Warm Weather
“CPW recommends anglers hit the water early in the morning to avoid the higher water temperatures commonly seen in the afternoon and evening…”
Complete Guide to Growing Tomatoes, via ZOOM
The evening’s format begins with photos of Mr. Chacey’s personal garden… An in-depth presentation on best practices for growing delicious tomatoes will follow…
Colorado Hunter Reservation System Offers Access to New Hunt Sites
Reserving a hunt site gives hunters access to limited-access properties that are not available for other public uses…
Durango Railroad Adds Additional ‘Cascade Canyon Express’ Trip to Summer Schedule
“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…”
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…