Outdoors

By Clayton Chaney Staff Writer During a work session held by the Archuleta County Board of County Commissioners (BoCC) on May 20, Public Works Director Mike Torres provided the BoCC with a …

Habitat for Humanity of Archuleta County to host 5k,10k, super sprint

Habitat for Humanity of Archuleta County is hosting our second annual 15 Homes in 5k next weekend on Saturday, May 31. This year we’ve added a 10k distance and a kids’ super sprint to …

Chip in to help build Aspen House at fourth annual Aspen House Golf Tournament

The Rio Grande Club and Resort in South Fork is set to host the fourth annual Aspen House Golf Tournament on June 7, promising a day filled with camaraderie, competition and compassion.   …

Vegetation management begins on Pagosa Ranger District

The Pagosa Ranger District anticipates timber harvesting and log hauling along several National Forest System roads through the end of the year. Vegetation management work on the district aims …

New Upper San Juan Watershed film will debut May 20

The San Juan Water Conservancy District (SJWCD) will host a public premiere of “In Between Water and Fire” on Tuesday, May 20, at the Pagosa Lodge, 3505 W. U.S. 160.   The doors …

Weminuche Audubon to present about birding by ear

Learning to identify birds by their songs and calls will be the topic of the next Weminuche Audubon Chapter meeting, which is set for Wednesday, May 21, at 6:30 p.m.   Keith Bruno, Audubon …

At its May 12 meeting, the San Juan Water Conservancy District (SJWCD) heard a funding request from the Upper San Juan Watershed Enhancement Partnership (WEP) to support its river restoration work in …

Pagosa Paddle

Healthy Archuleta’s Garden Conversations to begin Saturday

May is Mental Health Awareness Month. It’s also the time when many of us are starting to work in our gardens to prepare them for the growing season. For some, this activity takes us outside and …

For the third year in a row now, the Healthy Archuleta-sponsored Seed to Supper Gardening Education classes have begun in Pagosa Springs, being offered to those in the community wanting to learn how …

Pagosa Pride Festival planned for June 21

The Pagosa Pride Planning Team announces the date of the first annual Pagosa Pride Festival, June 21; the location, Town Park; and the time, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.   This second event …

Voluntary drought restrictions in place

Pagosa Area Water and Sanitation District (PAWSD) customers are now under voluntary drought restrictions, signaling developing drought conditions in the area.

Firewood permits available for San Juan National Forest

Firewood permits are now available for purchase through a new online e-permit system or in person at U.S. Forest Service offices and with local vendors. 

Water districts talk ranch management

The Pagosa Area Water and Sanitation District (PAWSD) and San Juan Water Conservancy District (SJWCD) boards of directors discussed the management of the Running Iron Ranch and the results of a March 24 joint work session at their recent meetings.

Global Big Day, Migratory Bird Day will be celebrated May 10

Two annual events that celebrate birds occur this year on Saturday, May 10, and you can participate. 

San Juan Water Conservancy District to debut ‘In Between Water and Fire’ film

The San Juan Water Conservancy District (SJWCD) will host a free public educational event, “This Is Your Watershed: Upper San Juan River,” on Tuesday, May 20. The location is the Pagosa Lodge, 3505 West U.S. 160. 

Residents encouraged to lessen light pollution during bird migration

Artificial light is a side effect of industrial civilization. However, unlike other forms of pollution, it can be easily reversed. The solution can be as easy as turning off lights when they are not necessary and using directed light fixtures and more appropriate bulbs. 

Public tool for tracking forest management and wildfire mitigation launched

The Colorado State Forest Service (CSFS) and the Colorado Forest Restoration Institute (CFRI), both part of Colorado State University, have compiled data and designed a new dashboard to make information about forest management available to the public. 

Photography club to hear about Ecuador’s Mindo Cloud Forest

The Pagosa Springs Photography Club will hold its regular meeting on Wednesday, May 14, at 6 p.m., at the Community United Methodist Church located at 434 Lewis St. 

Bird of the Week

« Prev | 1 … 22 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 28 … 33 | Next »
Currently viewing stories posted within the past 2 years.
For all older stories, please use our advanced search.