On Aug. 8, the Chimney Rock Interpretive Association (CRIA), along with family, friends, volunteers and representatives of the U.S. Forest Service, gathered at Chimney Rock National Monument to …

Tensions about water management are high on the Colorado River, even as water levels in reservoirs like Lake Mead drop to record lows and the west faces severe drought conditions. The river, …

Four Mile Ranch is a special spot where regional students connect with the landscape, develop an affinity for nature and build a sense of place in this beautiful location for years to come. In …

The Pagosa Fire Protection District (PFPD) will be hosting a 5k hike on Reservoir Hill the morning of Sept. 11 in memory of the 25th anniversary of 9/11. Starting at 6:45 a.m. on the morning of …

On Wednesday, Aug. 12, the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) opened a 30-day public comment period to receive public input on plans to include 113 oil and gas parcels totaling 126,445 acres in …

The Upper San Juan Watershed Enhancement Partnership (WEP) invites the community to a free special premiere of “Reviving Our River: The Pagosa Gateway Project,” a short documentary celebrating a …

According to Colorado Parks and Wildlife, Echo Canyon Reservoir State Wildlife Area is reopen to boating access. The closure allowed Rio Blanco Fire crews to safely operate while dipping in the …

After 25 years of dedicated service, Cynthia Purcell is retiring as district manager of the San Juan Conservation District (SJCD) and as program support specialist for the Natural Resources …

The Colorado State Forest Service (CSFS) is now accepting applications for the Forest Restoration and Wildfire Risk Mitigation (FRWRM) grant program.   Community groups, fire protection …

The San Juan Conservation District is offering local landowners the opportunity to purchase a variety of seed mixtures for different conservation uses such as erosion control, weed suppression and …

Tomorrow, big game hunting licenses not sold in the primary and secondary draws will go on sale, and there are plenty of hunting opportunities still available. Remaining licenses for 2026 have been …

Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW) has temporarily closed boating access at Echo Canyon Reservoir to allow aircraft to safely operate while scooping water to fight the ongoing Rio Blanco Fire. …

To thank U.S. military members for their dedicated service and sacrifices, Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW) is continuing to offer  free admission  to all  Colorado state parks for …

For the safety of firefighters and the public, the San Juan National Forest Pagosa Ranger District has implemented road closures in the vicinity of the Rio Blanco Fire, approximately 12 miles south …

As warm weather persists and water temperatures rise, Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW) is asking anglers to help protect the state’s fish by following best practices for  fishing in the heat. …

Pagosa Country has experienced a mixed bag of conditions since the start of the monsoon season in mid-July, including fire, rain, downgrading of area fire restrictions, alleviation of extreme drought …

The San Juan National Forest is rescinding Stage 2 fire restrictions effective 12:01 a.m. Thursday, July 30, on all National Forest System lands. Stage 1 fire restrictions will remain in place …