Outdoors

Chimney Rock Interpretive Association announces volunteer orientation

The Chimney Rock Interpretive Association (CRIA) invites community members to take part in its annual volunteer orientation, scheduled for April 17 from 9:15 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Community United …

Volunteers needed to watch American dippers

The Weminuche Audubon Society and the American Dipper Project in Durango will be starting a new research project on the influences to the breeding success of the American dipper, a bird known for its …

During its regular meeting held on Tuesday, March 3, the Archuleta County Board of County Commissioners (BoCC) unanimously approved Resolution 2026-23, authorizing the submission of an application …

Pagosa Creation Care will be meeting on Thursday, March 26, in the Community United Methodist Church Fellowship Hall. Please enter through the side door next to the parking lot. We will …

Bird of the Week

  Avalanche danger is rising across Colorado as very warm temperatures impact the snowpack statewide. The Colorado Avalanche Information Center (CAIC) warns that conditions will become inc …

State ramping up roadside fire mitigation efforts ahead of high-risk fire season

With Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) meteorologists warning of an above-normal potential for significant fires across much of Colorado, but especially in the mountains and foothills, …

Tips for the science and art of pruning fruit trees

I recently had the opportunity to take a small group of Colorado State University (CSU) Extension Master Gardeners to Yellow Jacket to the Southwestern Colorado Research Center for a fruit tree …

During a regular meeting held by the Combined Parks and Recreation Advisory Board on Thursday, March 5, Pagosa Springs Parks and Recreation Director Darren Lewis provided an update on the …

San Juan National Forest to implement prescribed fires

The San Juan National Forest is planning prescribed fire operations as early as March 23, pending all required approvals.   We estimate this work to continue through the spring months as …

Volunteers needed for American dipper research project

The Weminuche Audubon Society and the Durango Bird Club recently announced an ambitious new research project aimed at better understanding the influences on breeding success of the American dipper, a …

Today, with record-breaking warm temperatures and low snowpack across Colorado, Gov. Jared Polis activated  the state’s Drought Task Force and Phase 2 of Colorado’s  Drought Response …

Bird of the Week

Pagosa Sidewalk Astronomers announces binoculars star parties

The Pagosa Sidewalk Astronomers will host free, educational public events at which you can use your binoculars to see large deep-sky objects. Two nights during spring break weeks are scheduled …

Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW) is continuing its statewide public engagement efforts to inform Coloradans about the new Firearms Safety Program. Signed into law on April 10, 2025, Senate Bill …

Area American dipper research project seeking volunteers

The Weminuche Audubon Society and the American Dipper Project in Durango have announced an ambitious new research project aimed at better understanding the influences on breeding success of the …

Weminuche Audubon Society March meeting to feature member photo share

At our March meeting, members of the Weminuche Audubon chapter will share nature photos and the stories behind them.   Yes, we look for birds and sometimes even list them, but at heart we …

Bird of the Week

San Juan Stargazers to meet March 5

Today, Thursday, March 5, the San Juan Stargazers will hold their regular monthly educational meeting. The meeting will start at 6 p.m. with our social hour for snacks and visiting. We …

Lots of sun and warmer-than-average temperatures hung around Pagosa Country over the last week as a record high temperature was matched on Sunday, March 1, at 63 degrees in Pagosa Springs.   …

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