Today, Wednesday January 15, is United Way Day at Wolf Creek Ski Area. Lift tickets will be $65 for adults with a portion of the READ MORE
Category: Environment/Recreation
‘Ride the Rockies’ Announces Durango Start & Finish
“Riders seeking a little extra challenge should sign up for the Ride the Rockies ‘Prologue’, which starts in downtown Durango and heads east toward Pagosa Springs…”
Bicycle Enthusiasts Kick Off Winter Programs This Friday, Jan. 18
Kick off the winter fun this Friday at the Pagosa Climbing Initiative ‘Cabin Fever Festival. where DUST2 will be hosting bike trainer competition…
‘Sage Hen’ Motorized Trail Project Canceled
The Bald and Golden Eagle Protection Act prohibits anyone, without a permit issued by the Secretary of the Interior, from “taking” eagles…
PHOTO ESSAY: Birds Count
Our preliminary findings from this year show that, while we logged 62 bird species, overall bird numbers are lower than the past two years…
National Forests Plans Pile Burns Along Fosset Gulch Road
These piles were generated from forest thinning projects to improve forest health, resiliency, and mitigate wildfire risk….
Mark Your Calendar for the 2020 Crane Festival
This year’s keynote speaker is Colorado-based historian and Theodore Roosevelt re-enactor Kurt Skinner, who whisks audiences of all ages back to a time when the former president imprinted on Americans a love of the natural world…
Wolf Creek Ski Area Sees 30 Inches of Fresh Powder
Wolf Creek Ski Area is 100% open with all lifts operating from 8:30am to 4:00pm.
Advocacy Groups Celebrate Key Step Towards Climate Goals, Cleaner Air
“Since air knows no political boundaries, any source of air pollution in Colorado is of concern to all citizens who want their families to breathe clean air….”
Colorado Legislators Looking at ‘Organic Burials’
For most Coloradans, there are two main choices after death: burial or cremation. Representative Brianna Titone and Senator Robert Rodriguez plan to bring a bill READ MORE
Pagosa Springs Offering Winter Recreation for Kids
The Recreation Department is currently accepting registration through December 20 for youth basketball ages 9-12…
New Poll Shows Continued Influence of ‘Outdoor Voting Bloc’ in Colorado
53 percent say oil and gas production should be allowed with strict limitations and regulations to ensure that land, wildlife, water, and public safety are protected…
EDITORIAL: A Rough Ride to a Rafting Take-out, Part Three
Stella Liebeck ordered coffee at a McDonald’s drive-through and promptly spilled it on her lap. Because of the absorbent sweat pants she wore, she suffered severe burns…
EDITORIAL: A Rough Ride to a Rafting Take-out, Part Two
“If we want to own [the one-acre parcel] we could license. With the boating companies, and with the private boat owners. Make them sign a license. That way they would have to indemnify the County…”
EDITORIAL: A Rough Ride to a Rafting Take-out, Part One
“Right now, you have a County road there, and it’s private property on both sides of the road. What’s your concern about taking ownership? I guess that’s my question. I mean, what is your concern?”
EDITORIAL: Yet Another Forest Service Approval for ‘Village at Wolf Creek’… Part One
“It is commonly understood that Mr. McCombs brought political pressure to bear to realize his dream to develop the ski area…”
Town, County to Discuss Joint ‘Recreation Advisory Board’ Agreement Today
“WHEREAS, the importance of parks and recreation activities and facilities have consistently been rated as one of the most important services provided by the Parties to its residents and visitors…”
Horse Fire Continues to Burn West of Pagosa Springs
Yesterday, firefighters expected to finish a piece of indirect fire line on the east side of the fire…
EDITORIAL: Stage Three Restrictions? No Thanks…
“So about an hour ago, I received a phone call from the Forest Service, indicating that they had spent the day reviewing the current indices based on the recent weather event…”