“We need to figure out how much water, of what type, is coming from where, in order to protect this place. We don’t know that…”
Category: Environment/Recreation
EDITORIAL: Remarks About a Remarkable Wetlands, Part Three
We only rarely post articles about birds…
8 Inches of Fresh Powder at Wolf Creek
Spring Break evening ticket sales have begun. Lift tickets, lessons, and rentals for the next day can be purchased from 3pm to 5pm the evening prior…
EDITORIAL: Remarks About a Remarkable Wetlands, Part Two
“This riparian wetlands is unique in the fact that in addition to the river water running through it, it has warm water rich in minerals flowing into it from the neighboring hot spring…”
EDITORIAL: Remarks About a Remarkable Wetlands, Part One
The Audubon group managed to pack the audience for its fascinating, 45-minute presentation, and we heard from speakers Bob LeCour, Jean Zirnhelt, Randy McCormick, Barry Knot, and Keith Bruno…
Pagosa Peak First & Second Graders Celebrate a ‘Bird Festival’
The Bird Festival included six interactive tables with educational posters written and illustrated by the students; the 1st and 2nd graders also performed a bird-themed musical they wrote…
Your Colorado Fishing License Awaits You
Whether you enjoy line fishing, ice fishing or fly fishing, Colorado provides 6,000 miles of streams and more than 1,300 lakes and reservoirs…
Colorado Mountain Weather Observing Systems to be Enhanced with Cameras
This effort is made possible through a partnership developed between the Colorado Division of Aeronautics and the FAA…
‘Leap Day Fun Race’ at Wolf Creek Ski Area This Weekend
Wolf Creek Ski Area will host a ‘Leap Day Fun Race’ on Saturday, February 29. Race your friends or just challenge your own fastest time…
LETTER: Riverwalk Wetlands Presentation This Thursday, Feb. 27
Our mission and purpose is to Protect, Conserve and Enhance the health and beauty of the Riverwalk Wetlands…
LETTER: The Ups and Downs of an Electric Car
Firstly it is so quiet, the acceleration is quite exciting, and whenever you go down the hill or come to a stop sign the regenerative braking recharges the battery…
Gymnastics Registration Open for 2-12 Year Olds
Session will be 5 weeks long and begin April 14 and go through May 14. Cost is $40 for one day a week for the whole 5 week session…
Presence of Wolves in Colorado, Confirmed
“We don’t know where or when they were born. We can’t say. But that there are closely related wolves is a pretty significant finding…”
Disease-resistant Trout Arrive in Colorado Rivers
This summer more than 1.3 million of fingerling disease-resistant rainbows will be stocked in rivers and streams throughout the state…
Feral Swine Eradication Effort Meets with Success in Colorado
“The eradication of feral swine will help protect and benefit Colorado’s agricultural crops and livestock as well as wildlife…”
Water Your Trees During Winter
“Adding winter water to your trees now is the best way to ensure optimum health and vigor for the growing season,” Urbina said…
RANGER STATION: A Chilling Tale
My adventure started Christmas Eve. It was cold and blustery and I had the park mostly to myself…
Sandhill Cranes Arriving in Monte Vista
The festival includes expert-led crane- and hawk-viewing tours, adventures to unique natural areas in the San Luis Valley, wildlife presentations, nature movies and a kid’s coloring contest…
Youth Volleyball, Adult Soccer, T-Ball Registration
The Recreation Department is accepting youth volleyball registration for the 9-10 and 11-12 age group through February 24…