The Upper San Juan Watershed Enhancement Partnership (WEP) has been working since 2018 to meet one of the goals of the Colorado Water Plan — to develop a stream management plan.
There are five thistle species on the Colorado Noxious Weed List, of which four occur here. Not all thistles are bad, however, as we have many native species that serve a role in our ecosystem. The invasive thistles often occupy the same environment and pose a risk to the survival of our native species.
Just under half of all Coloradans live in the wildland-urban interface and are at risk from wildfires. To increase outreach to Coloradans about wildfire risk, the Colorado State Forest Service (CSFS) awarded $300,000 to organizations that serve 24 counties through a new grant program.
On Saturday, May 11, the San Juan River will have a surge of boaters competing for cash and prizes during the annual Pagosa Paddle whitewater races. Races will begin at 9:30 and continue …
The Rio Grande National Forest will be conducting four public meetings to present information on the launch of the forest-wide Over Snow Travel Management Planning Project.
Two annual events that celebrate birds occur this year on Saturday, May 11, and you can participate. Global Big Day brings together people who care about birds and contribute to the …
The San Juan Mountains Association, in conjunction with the U.S. Forest Service Pagosa Ranger District, will be hosting free summer geology hikes throughout the summer months.
Come experience a unique part of America’s heritage this summer in the shadows of Chimney Rock National Monument’s awe-inspiring twin spires. Chimney Rock will open for the …
On Friday, May 3, and Saturday, May 4, the Town of Pagosa Springs and Archuleta County will be hosting the annual Big Spring Clean event, with the entities providing the following details for the event.
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Forest Service, Rio Grande National Forest announced recently the beginning of the forest-wide Over Snow Travel Management Planning Project.
On April 30, the National Weather Service (NWS) released its drought outlook for May, which states “the last 4 weeks brought improvement to areas of drought in most of the Rockies and Intermountain West.”
On Friday, April 19, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 10th Circut ruled that the U.S. Forest Service (USFS) is required to provide access to a 300-acre parcel on Wolf Creek Pass that is owned by Leavell-McCombs Joint Venture (LMJV) — the site of the proposed Village at Wolf Creek.
At its regular meeting held on Thursday, April 18, the Pagosa Springs Town Council voted to approve the second reading of Ordinance 1004, which authorizes the acquisition of the 11.85 acre property located at 229 U.S. 84 #A.
At its April 18 meeting, the Pagosa Springs Town Council discussed different design options for the future 1st Street pedestrian bridge to be constructed over the river connecting sidewalks from the museum to the Malt Shoppe.
At its April 16 meeting, the Archuleta County Board of County Commissioners (BoCC) approved a letter to Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW) and Great Outdoors Colorado (GOCO) supporting a grant application by the Pagosa Area Recreation Coalition to support the creation of a regional outdoor recreation management plan.
At the April 16 meeting of the Archuleta County Board of County Commissioners (BoCC), the BoCC adopted on second readings updated noise, dog and open burning ordinances.
I volunteer for Chimney Rock Interpretive Association (CRIA) because it is crucial for preserving the natural and cultural heritage of Chimney Rock National Monument, one of Pagosa Springs’ highlights.
Maddie Van Duzer was the crew leader for 12 young adults participating in the AmeriCorps NCCC program who spent 12 weeks on the Habitat for Humanity of Archuleta County build sites in the summer of …
By Marcy Mitchell Aspire Medical Services and Education May the 4th be with moms. Whether you are a mom, grandmother or a fan of moms, come out to the Yamaguchi Park and …
The month of April marks the beginning of the height of the season on the Continental Divide National Scenic Trail (CDT), with locals and visitors alike flocking to get outdoors as temperatures rise and snow begins to melt.