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Category: Environment/Recreation

BIG PIVOTS: Interview with the 'Traveling Wilburys' of the Colorado River, Part One

BIG PIVOTS: Interview with the ‘Traveling Wilburys’ of the Colorado River, Part One

Posted on October 9, 2025October 10, 2025 by Allen Best

Everyone agrees that the old rules must be revised. A behind-the-curtain conversation with three of the authors who warn of dangerous proximity to the cliff’s edge…

Posted in Environment/Recreation
'Pagosa Weather' to Host Free Winter Weather Wonder Event

‘Pagosa Weather’ to Host Free Winter Weather Wonder Event

Posted on October 7, 2025October 7, 2025 by Post Contributor

Pagosa Weather forecasters Shawn and Arleen Prochazka will help the community prepare for winter…

Posted in Environment/Recreation
Wolf Creek Season Pass Discounts End This Sunday

Wolf Creek Season Pass Discounts End This Sunday

Posted on October 3, 2025October 3, 2025 by Post Contributor

As usual, Wolf Creek’s opening date is dependent on weather, temperatures and natural snowfall…

Posted in Environment/Recreation
PHOTO ESSAY: ColorFest 2025

PHOTO ESSAY: ColorFest 2025

Posted on September 29, 2025September 29, 2025 by Jeff Laydon

The temps were perfect and the balloons took flight with plenty of brilliant color…

Posted in Environment/Recreation

Learning to Make Repairs to a Damaged Watershed

Posted on September 19, 2025September 19, 2025 by Post Contributor

All you need for a LTPBR structure is some rocks, some wheelbarrows and shovels, and people to get involved…

Posted in Environment/Recreation
Peregrines. Perseverance. A Powerful Return.

Peregrines. Perseverance. A Powerful Return.

Posted on September 18, 2025September 18, 2025 by Post Contributor

This rare homecoming event offers an intimate look into Chimney Rock’s natural history from the woman who helped protect it…

Posted in Environment/Recreation
Enjoy Colorado's Fall Colors in Our State Parks

Enjoy Colorado’s Fall Colors in Our State Parks

Posted on September 18, 2025September 18, 2025 by Post Contributor

“All of our proactive steps to leave a state park better than we found it adds up in a meaningful way…”

Posted in Environment/Recreation
Colorado Groups Decry 'Backroom Deal' Over Suncor Water Permits

Colorado Groups Decry ‘Backroom Deal’ Over Suncor Water Permits

Posted on September 18, 2025September 18, 2025 by Colorado Newsline

“It’s really the behind-the-scenes way that all this has operated that’s one of the most concerning elements of it…”

Posted in Environment/Recreation

Weminuche Audubon Society Meeting Tonight Will Discuss Backyard Birds

Posted on September 17, 2025September 17, 2025 by Post Contributor

We will brainstorm ways to create habitat for and protect the birds that visit our yards…

Posted in Environment/Recreation
San Juan National Forest Plans Prescribed Burns

San Juan National Forest Plans Prescribed Burns

Posted on September 16, 2025September 16, 2025 by Post Contributor

Burning operations may take place over multiple days, but are always dependent upon multiple conditions…

Posted in Environment/Recreation

State Trust Land Conservation and Recreation Work Group to Begin Meeting this Fall

Posted on September 15, 2025September 15, 2025 by Post Contributor

“This new Work Group has an opportunity to make important recommendations to improve opportunities for conservation and recreation…”

Posted in Environment/Recreation

Prescribed Burns Planned in San Juan National Forest

Posted on September 11, 2025September 11, 2025 by Post Contributor

Burning operations may take place over multiple days, but are always dependent upon multiple conditions, including personnel availability, fuel conditions…

Posted in Environment/Recreation
Major Lunar Standstill Events Planned at Chimney Rock for Sept. 13 & 14

Major Lunar Standstill Events Planned at Chimney Rock for Sept. 13 & 14

Posted on September 5, 2025September 5, 2025 by Post Contributor

On Sunday, September 14, check-in will occur from 10:30 to 11:30pm, with the program beginning at 11:45pm…

Posted in Environment/Recreation

Reserve Your Seat for Free Film Screening Focused on Watershed Restoration

Posted on September 5, 2025September 5, 2025 by Post Contributor

Tickets are going fast for the free film screening of “Thinking Like Water,” to be hosted at the Liberty Theater on September 9…

Posted in Environment/Recreation

Town Seeking Public Comment on Riverfront Property Development

Posted on September 5, 2025September 5, 2025 by Post Contributor

One of the first components of this project will be holding a public meeting on Wednesday, September 10 at 5:30pm…

Posted in Environment/Recreation

Colorado Park Pass Program Raises $41 Million to Enhance Recreation

Posted on September 5, 2025September 5, 2025 by Post Contributor

“We’re excited to report on the Keep Colorado Wild Pass’s success during its second year of operations…”

Posted in Environment/Recreation
Special Film Showing and Lecture Will Address Chaco Canyon Mysteries, Sept. 11

Special Film Showing and Lecture Will Address Chaco Canyon Mysteries, Sept. 11

Posted on September 3, 2025September 3, 2025 by Post Contributor

In 1977, Anna Sofaer rediscovered the Sun Dagger site atop Fajada Butte in Chaco Canyon…

Posted in Environment/Recreation
BIG PIVOTS: Aspen Schools Look Underground for Sustainable Energy, Part Two

BIG PIVOTS: Aspen Schools Look Underground for Sustainable Energy, Part Two

Posted on September 2, 2025September 2, 2025 by Allen Best

Suhrbier said the district hopes the geo-exchange network can be accomplished for less than $20 million…

Posted in Environment/Recreation
BIG PIVOTS: Aspen Schools Look Underground for Sustainable Energy, Part One

BIG PIVOTS: Aspen Schools Look Underground for Sustainable Energy, Part One

Posted on September 1, 2025September 2, 2025 by Allen Best

The School District received two grants to explore a potential geothermal well field. Some hope for an even-deeper dive…

Posted in Environment/Recreation
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