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The Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW) Commission and Executive Director Dan Gibbs have chosen Laura Clellan as the sole finalist for the position of CPW Director. Per statute, the public notice …

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State’s snowpack continues to be at record low

While many across the nation turned toward any number of rodents for a spring weather forecast on Monday, Feb. 2, many in Colorado have been left wondering when winter-like weather will start as the …

Upper San Juan Search and Rescue opens recruitment for 2026

Upper San Juan Search and Rescue (USJSAR) is now accepting applications for new volunteer members. The open enrollment period is open now through the end of February. USJSAR is a local, …

San Juan Outdoor Club to hear from thru-hiker

The San Juan Outdoor Club member meeting will be this Thursday, Feb. 5, at the Pagosa Lakes Property Owners Association Clubhouse. This month’s speaker will be Chama, N.M., resident Jonathan …

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State announces plan for wolverine restoration

At its Jan. 15 meeting, the Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW) Commission heard about the Colorado Wolverine Restoration Plan, with the state planning for the translocation of wolverines back into …

Colorado Parks and Wildlife   Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW) is beginning statewide public engagement efforts to inform Coloradans about the new Firearms Safety Program required under …

Water conservancy district approves letter supporting town grant

At a Jan. 12 meeting, the San Juan Water Conservancy District (SJWCD) Board of Directors approved a letter to the Colorado Water Conservation Board (CWCB) in support of a request by the Town of …

Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW) is pleased to announce that the 2025 State Wildlife Action Plan (SWAP) has been formally approved by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS).   With …

Friends of Colorado Avalanche Information Center announces Observations Challenge

Friends of Colorado Avalanche Information Center has launched the annual Observations Challenge for the 2025-2026 winter season. The community-based program encourages backcountry users across …

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Red Ryder BB Gun Biathlon Nordic Ski race results announced

The Pagosa Nordic Club hosted the annual Red Ryder BB Gun Biathlon Nordic Ski races on Saturday, Jan. 17, at Alberta Park Nordic trails located at Wolf Creek Ski Area.   A big thank you to …

Colorado Parks and Wildlife provides updates on wolves

Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW) announced on Wednesday, Jan. 21, that it currently has no plans for translocating additional gray wolves this release season and is continuing to explore options for …

Continental Divide Trail Talk planned for Feb. 4

On Feb. 4 from 5:45 to 7:30 p.m., the Continental Divide Trail (CDT) Coalition and CDT Community Ambassador Catherine LaCrosse will host Continental Divide Trail Talk at Ski and Bow Rack, 354 E. …

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State’s snowpack hits record low, ski area sees record numbers

On Tuesday, Jan. 13, Colorado hit its lowest snowpack as a state since official statewide measurements began in 1987, with the state sitting at 62 percent of that date’s median. As of the end …

Christmas Bird Count results in lower total numbers, more species counted

The December 2025 Christmas Bird Count (CBC) marked 126 years of this winter bird census in the Western Hemisphere.   The project has grown to include not only portions of the Northern …

Federal officials threaten to take over Colorado wolf reintroduction program

Colorado’s three-year-old, voter-approved wolf reintroduction program is facing a potential federal takeover, as the Trump administration threatens to revoke the authority of Colorado Parks and …

Weminuche Audubon Society to hear about ‘Birds and Energy’ Jan. 21

The Weminuche Audubon Society invites everyone to join us for our monthly meeting on Wednesday, Jan. 21, at the Community United Methodist Church, 434 Lewis St. The January program on “Birds …

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