Outdoors

Plane crash-landing reported near Colo. 151

A plane crash-landed around noon in the area of Colo. 151 and Forest Service Road 613 on Tuesday, Sept. 17. According to a press release from the Archuleta County Sheriff’s Office (ACSO), the Archuleta County Combined Dispatch Center received a 911 call at approximately 12:03 p.m. reporting that a light aircraft had crashed.

SJWCD releases ‘The Value of Snow’ film

The San Juan Water Conservancy District (SJWCD), with a grant from the Colorado Water Conservation Board, has released the first of three short educational films regarding the watershed and the future of the water supply in Archuleta County.

Sept. 22 lecture to focus on ‘New Light on Chimney Rock: The Sun, the Moon, and the Great Supernova of 1054’

The Chimney Rock Interpretive Association (CRIA) will present a free lecture, “New Light on Chimney Rock: The Sun, the Moon, and the Great Supernova of 1054,” in its lecture series. The lecture will be presented by Dr. McKim Malville.

Last chance to order seed mixes

The San Juan Conservation District is offering local landowners the opportunity to purchase a variety of seed mixtures specially developed to provide a ground cover that requires very little watering. 

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Changing of leaves signals additional mountain traffic

As summer turns to fall, the Colorado Department of Transportation is reminding drivers to anticipate additional traffic in the high country over the next few weekends as people head out to see the autumn leaves.

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The Pagosa Area Trails Coalition (PATC) went before the Archuleta County Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) during a work session on Tuesday, Sept. 10, to make a funding request to help support its effort in clearing trails in the Pagosa Springs area.

Aspen House announces annual Color Run

Aspen House is excited to announce the return of the highly anticipated Aspen House Color Run/Walk 5K, set to take place on Sept. 21 during ColorFest weekend.   This vibrant and fun-filled …

Stargazers look forward to most interesting astronomy autumn in 18.6 years

On the evening of Sept. 17 will be a partial eclipse of the harvest moon supermoon as it is rising in the sky.   Full moons are always impressive, but supermoons are slightly larger than …

An Autumn Encore of the 19th Hole Concerts to raise granting funds for Archuleta County

By Rachel Rosenthal/ Community Foundation serving Southwest Colorado   The Community Foundation serving Southwest Colorado is excited to announce a new concert fundraiser benefiting …

Registration open for 16th annual Patty Aragon Green Chile Classic

Get Ready for the 18th annual Mountain Chile Cha Cha and 16th annual Patty Aragon Green Chile Classic, which will be held rain or shine. As the crisp fall air descends upon Pagosa Springs, the …

Reports of bear activity increasing as seasons change

Fall is fast approaching, and with it has come the time of year where reports of bear activity are increasing as the bears prepare for winter.

Prescribed burns planned for Pagosa Ranger District

The San Juan National Forest’s Pagosa Ranger District is planning to conduct prescribed burns starting in September. 

Parks and rec board discusses Conservation Trust Fund

At a Sept. 5 meeting, the Combined Parks and Recreation Advisory Board discussed multiple upcoming projects that both the Town of Pagosa Springs and Archuleta County are planning to fund through their Conservation Trust Fund accounts.

Pagosa area trails cleared of downfall

The Pagosa Ranger District of the San Juan National Forest’s trail crew, in partnership with the Pagosa Area Trails Councils (PATC), many other volunteer groups and youth trail crews, have been able to clear 95 percent to 100 percent of the district’s trails in each of the last five years.

New website launched for Southwest Colorado Collaborative Forest Landscape Restoration Program

The San Juan National Forest is pleased to announce the launching of a new website to provide information about its Southwest Colorado Collaborative Forest Landscape Restoration Program (CFLRP). …

Weminuche Audubon Society to meet Sept. 18

This month the Weminuche Audubon Society will welcome Gary Skiba to our evening chapter meeting on Wednesday, Sept. 18.   Skiba comes to us from the San Juan Citizens Alliance (SJCA) in …

New recreation coalition formed

A new recreation coalition has been formed, called the Pagosa Area Recreation Coalition (PARC), spanning Archuleta, Mineral and Hinsdale counties. During a regular meeting held by the Combined …

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On Sept. 3, the Pagosa Springs Town Council approved a motion for town staff to enter into negotiations for the purchase of about four acres of property adjacent to the San Juan River near the junction of U.S. 160 and U.S. 84, hoping to expand river access in the community.

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PLPOA looks to construct athletic field

The Pagosa Lakes Property Owners Association (PLPOA) is looking to construct a new athletic field behind its existing recreation center.

September events announced for Chimney Rock National Monument

At Chimney Rock National Monument, you can view the stars, the full moon or take a tour of this majestic place where the ancient Puebloans used to live. 

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