Outdoors

A quest to find pristine, dark skies

There are so many stars. If you have ever been to a truly dark place and gazed up into the night sky, you know what I’m referring to. It’s magnificent. The Milky Way has structure …

Creation Care Pagosa to meet July 24

Creation Care Pagosa will meet from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. on Thursday, July 24, at the Community United Methodist Church, 434 Lewis St. Please enter through the side door next to the parking lot. …

Pagosa Country has continued to experience warm, dry weather over the last week, with multiple fires caused by lightning being combated by fire management officials and smoke from regional fires continuing to move into the area.

Bird of the Week

La Plata Electric Association     La Plata Electric Association (LPEA) has signed a new 10-year power purchase agreement with Ptarmigan Resources and Energy Inc. for locally generated …

Region 9 outlines enterprise zone changes for 2026, timber biomass report completed

The Pagosa Springs Community Development Corporation (PSCDC) heard from Laura Lewis Marchino, the executive director of the Region 9 Economic Development District of Southwest Colorado, during its July 9 meeting, with Lewis Marchino informing the board that Archuleta County will be getting an additional census tract in 2026 that will not be in the enterprise zone.

August plant walks with Lake McCullough announced

Aug. 2 will be the final outing this summer to learn about our high-elevation native plants with certified herbalist Lake McCullough.  Join us for a fun and educational ramble through the forest as we discover edible and medicinal native plants. 

Chimney Rock Interpretive Association’s final youth workshop of season set for July 22

The Chimney Rock Interpretive Association (CRIA) is excited to announce the final youth workshop for the season, scheduled for July 22, will offer elementary-aged children the chance to explore the rich history and natural beauty of this iconic landmark.

La Plata-Archuleta Cattlemen’s Association, Colorado Parks and Wildlife to hold meeting about wolves

The La Plata-Archuleta Cattlemen’s Association, in conjunction with Colorado Parks and Wildlife, will hold an informational meeting on the wolf for the agricultural community of Southwestern …

Join us this Saturday, July 12, for the next Garden Conversation. These Garden Conversations are from 9 to 10 a.m. at the Pagosa Springs Community Garden, located downtown in Centennial Park …

Bird of the Week

Weak monsoons could ‘ramp up,’ drought remains

Pagosa Country could see above-normal temperatures and above-normal precipitation in mid-July, according to the National Weather Service (NWS) Climate Prediction Center’s outlook for July 14-18.

Weminuche Audubon presentation to focus on aquatic insects

The Weminuche Audubon Society invites you to join us at our July 16 meeting when Patti Spindler introduces us to the diversity of macroinvertebrate life that exists in our rivers, streams, wetlands, ponds and lakes. 

Alzheimer’s and extreme heat: exercise caution

As temperatures rise, extreme heat can have a significant impact on everyone’s safety, but these conditions can be especially stressful and confusing for individuals with Alzheimer’s and …

Moon party set for July 4

The Pagosa Sidewalk Astronomers will host a free, educational public event on July 4 — a moon party —before the fireworks. Look for us in Yamaguchi Park near the pickleball courts …

The Chimney Rock Interpretive Association (CRIA) is excited to announce that the final two youth workshops, scheduled for July 8 and 22, offer elementary-aged children the chance to explore the rich …

Fire restrictions in place for area public lands

A number of area agencies have implemented fire restrictions due to high fire danger, with those restrictions taking effect Tuesday, July 1.

Community survey highlights recreation trends and needs

A recent community recreation survey developed by the Pagosa Area Recreation Coalition (PARC) drew strong participation from Pagosa Springs and surrounding areas, receiving approximately 1,400 responses. 

Plant profile: thistles, emergency workshop set

Thistle has become nearly synonymous with noxious weeds, though, of the roughly 70 listed species, only five are thistles. Musk, Canada, bull, scotch and plumeless thistle are all noxious weeds in Colorado and have been introduced from across the Atlantic. Colorado is also home to about 20 native species of thistle that are beneficial in our local ecosystems. 

Stage 1 fire restrictions begin Tuesday, July 1, for all public lands administered by the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Tres Rios Field Office within the boundaries of Archuleta, Dolores, Hinsdale, …

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