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Chimney Rock Interpretive Association schedules potluck

By Nadia Werby Special to The SUN Chimney Rock Interpretive Association (CRIA) invites community members to attend its monthly potluck at the Ross Aragon Community Center on Thursday, March 14,…

February 28, 2013No CommentRead More

Mountain lion in the neighborhood? You might not know

Colorado Parks and Wildlife When people hear reports of mountain lion sightings, they naturally assume the incident must have been in the backcountry. Recent reports of mountain lion activity in…

February 21, 2013No CommentRead More

Pagosa Nordic Club to host Sunset/Moonrise X-C Ski Social

By James Dickhoff Special to The SUN On Friday, Feb. 22, the Pagosa Nordic Club will host a Sunset/Moonrise Soup and Chili X-C Ski Social at the Pagosa Springs Golf…

February 21, 2013No CommentRead More

The ski areas of Pagosa Springs’ past

By Dean Cox Special to The SUN The “ski areas” of Pagosa? Yes! Six of them: Three with rope tows, two that were walkups, and one where a historic Colorado…

February 21, 2013No CommentRead More

Biomass energy discussed at CRIA meeting

Staff Writer Thursday evening, Feb. 14, the Chimney Rock Interpretive Association (CRIA) discussed the use of converting dead trees into biomass in order to help meet Pagosa Springs’ energy needs.…

February 21, 2013No CommentRead More

ExxonMobil makes donation to Chimney Rock Interpretive Association

By Nadia Werby Special to The SUN The Chimney Rock Interpretive Association (CRIA) recently received a donation check from ExxonMobil as part of its support of employees/annuitants who participate in…

February 21, 2013No CommentRead More

Internet hunter education course for youth hunters

Colorado Parks and Wildlife An Internet-based, youth-only Hunter Education Course is currently being offered for youngsters ages 18 and under in the Four Corners area by Colorado Parks and Wildlife.…

February 21, 2013No CommentRead More

Grant to fund Chimney Rock National Monument shuttle

Staff Writer Access to the Chimney Rock National Monument is about to get easier for visitors to the archaeological site. U.S. Interior Secretary Ken Salazar and Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood…

February 21, 20131 CommentRead More

Conservation district offers grants to landowners

By Cynthia Purcell Special to The SUN The San Juan Conservation District is proud to bring back a program started six years ago — “Conservation Helping Hand.” Are you interested…

February 14, 2013No CommentRead More

Ice fishing contest Saturday at Lake Capote

By Josh Batchelor Special to The SUN An ice fishing contest will be held at the Lake Capote Recreation Area on Saturday, Feb. 16. The event starts when the sun…

February 14, 2013No CommentRead More