— Subscribe to this topic on PagosaSUN.comWildflower identification hike set for July 26
By Brandon Caley Special to The SUN Wildflower season is upon us. On Friday, July 26, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., take a slow-paced wildflower identification hike with Susan…
Mountain bikers encouraged to participate in trail building/restoration project
By Annie Sewell Special to The SUN Whether you hike, bike or ride a horse, please join DUST2 for a four-day trail building/restoration partnership project led by Tyler Albers, Trails…
Summer scenes around Pagosa Country
Summer in Pagosa Country brings a variety of scenes, including fishing, elk babies, stunning wildflowers, dramatic lightning and smoke from a lightning-strike fire.…
Elwood Pass road now open
By Brandon Caley Special to The SUN As of July 12, all the roads within the Pagosa Ranger District, including East Fork Road No. 667, are now open. The road…
Bird of the Week
This week’s Bird of the Week, compliments of the Weminuche Audubon Society and Audubon Rockies, is the yellow-headed blackbird. OK, so we are used to the cacophonous interludes and red…
Illegal hunting charges rack up over $2,000 in fines for Louisiana hunter
A Louisiana hunter recently pleaded guilty on July 3 to four charges and accumulated more than $2,000 in fines related to illegal hunting practices done northeast of Pagosa Springs near…
CPW selects new manager for Southwest Region
By Colorado Parks and Wildlife Special to The SUN Cory Chick, a longtime employee of Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW), is the new regional manager for CPW’s Southwest Region. The…
Life at Chimney Rock Festival set for July 20-21
By Nadia Werby Special to The SUN Step back in time at the Chimney Rock Interpretive Association’s (CRIA) annual Life at Chimney Rock Festival on Saturday and Sunday, July 20…
Public meeting scheduled for timber salvage projects
By Ann Sarnecki Special to The SUN The Rio Grande National Forest is inviting input on five proposed timber salvage projects on the Conejos Peak Ranger District. All five of…
WOLF sponsoring wilderness first aid course
By Darcy DeGuise Special to The SUN For the past four years, the Winter Outdoor Learning Fund (WOLF) has been busy fostering outdoor awareness among the youth of southwestern Colorado.…
