Two of the 11 members of the commission overseeing CPW moved during the June 11 meeting to direct the agency to remove the entire Copper Creek pack…
Category: Environment/Recreation
Final Two Youth Workshops at Chimney Rock National Monument
This year’s workshops will feature rock wrapping, feather art, printmaking, weaving in the round, creating a clay ocarina, and learning how to make a nature journal…
BIG PIVOTS: Where the Buffalo Roam
Nicole Rosmarino now heads Colorado’s State Land Board. Is the idea of Buffalo Commons part of the background tension?
BIG PIVOTS: When April Showers Bring May Flowers
We’re on track to a 9 degree rise in average temperatures. That has profound implications for the Colorado River…
Town Secures $12,000 Grant for Wildfire Mitigation on Reservoir Hill
The grant will enable wildfire mitigation efforts across 20 acres of Reservoir Hill, a well-known recreation area and ecological asset…
Public Lands Proposed for Protection by Colorado Communities… at Risk…
National public lands in the CORE Act, Dolores River National Conservation Area Act, GORP Act and Sarvis Creek Wilderness Completion Act at risk of being sold off…
Bear Activity Picking Up Across Colorado
Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW) has responded to several incidents of attractant-based behavior from bears this year…
OPINION: Report Details 2,700 Oil & Gas Industry Spills in Colorado, New Mexico, and Wyoming
Companies spilled over 7 million gallons of contaminated liquids and crude oil and wasted billions of cubic feet of methane…
Special Father’s Day Event on the Cumbres & Toltec Scenic Railroad
It’s more than a scenic train ride — it’s a chance for dads to slow down, soak up the beauty of the mountains, and make memories with their families that last…
OPINION: Time for Colorado Parks & Wildlife to Stem Anti-Wildlife Violence
This is a human — not wildlife — problem that will take a human solution, top-down…
United Way of Southwest Colorado to Host Pickleball Fundraiser and Clinic
Participants can also bid in an online silent auction featuring a variety of exciting items and experiences…
Timber Harvesting Underway in National Forest
While no closures are in place, forest visitors should take safety precautions and drive slowly around heavy machinery and log trucks…
Pagosa Ranger District Planning Prescribed Burns in Turkey Springs Area
The 885-acre Brockover-Devil Prescribed Fire project is located 8 miles northwest of Pagosa Springs…
ESSAY: A Wonderful Volunteering Experience at Chimney Rock
The ever-changing beauty of Chimney Rock, a place both sacred and magical, offers new discoveries every month…
OPINION: Protecting the Rights of Nature
“At this critical juncture as it becomes apparent that the federal government is going to scale back, if not outright abandon, efforts to protect our environment…”
Explore Volunteer Opportunities at Chimney Rock Open House
Join us for our Volunteer Open House on Wednesday, April 23, 2025, from 11:00am to Noon at the Pine River Library…
GGP to Show Film ‘Common Ground’ for Annual Fundraiser, April 22
As part of a “Global Watch Party”, we will be watching the initial streaming of the film along with millions of people worldwide…
Aububon Society Meeting Will Share Volunteer Opportunities
We have volunteer opportunities across a range of interests, and we invite you to share your enthusiasm and curiosity with us…
Volunteer Opportunities at Chimney Rock National Monument
If you have a passion for meeting new people, enjoying breathtaking scenery, and helping others appreciate Southwest Colorado, this is the perfect opportunity for you. ..