Outdoors

Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW) is pleased to announce that the 2026 Colorado Wildlife Habitat Program (CWHP) application period is now open. The CWHP offers funding opportunities for …

The Pagosa Springs Dark Sky Steering Committee met Monday, June 15, to go over the pricing and location at which they’re going to mount a sky quality meter (SQM) continuous monitoring device, as …

Wolf Creek Gun and Bow Association announces training session, shooting match

On Saturday, June 27, the Wolf Creek Gun and Bow Association will host a firearms training session and shooting match. This is open to both members and the general public.   Shooters of all …

Red Cross urges wildfire, flash flood preparedness this summer

The American Red Cross of Western Colorado is urging residents to take steps now to be prepared for increased wildfire risks this summer across the region, while also being mindful that rainfalls …

Across the country, parks, trails, forests, campgrounds and scenic recreation areas give visitors a place to explore, slow down and connect with the outdoors. Whether someone is hiking to a …

Bird of the Week

Archuleta County’s inaugural Bioblitz set for June 20

It’s not too late to register to participate in Archuleta County’s inaugural Bioblitz on June 20 from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. . If you are looking to connect with naturalists, scientists and other …

Plant profile: grasses

Grasses are an often overlooked and underappreciated part of our ecosystems. They are not as stately as trees and lack the “wow” factor of wildflowers; however, they provide many ecosystem …

The Colorado State veterinarian proposed, and the commissioner of Agriculture adopted, upon the Colorado Agricultural Commission’s recommendation, an emergency rule to control the spread of new …

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) has opened a 30-day public scoping period to receive public input on 114 oil and gas parcels, including within Archuleta County, totaling 126,744 acres that may be …

On June 2, the Pagosa Springs Town Council heard a presentation from Al Pfister, board president of the Upper San Juan Watershed Enhancement Partnership (WEP), about an application for the state-run …

Based on recent wildfire activity and persistent severe fire weather conditions, San Juan National Forest fire management staff will expand stage 1 fire restrictions to include the entire San Juan …

Critical fire weather is expected for the next several days.  According to the National Weather Service (NWS),  critical fire weather — low relative humidity and gusty winds — are …

Pagosa Springs Photography Club meeting to focus on nightscape photography

The June meeting of the Pagosa Springs Photography Club will be held on Wednesday, June 10, at 6:30 p.m. at the Community United Methodist Church, 434 Lewis St. Our program this month is …

Bird of the Week

In response to increasingly dry conditions, elevated fire danger and forecasts indicating continued warm and dry weather across southwest Colorado, the Town of Pagosa Springs is enacting Stage 1 fire …

Archuleta County to implement Stage 1 fire restrictions June 6

Due to persistent drought conditions, drying vegetation and rapidly increasing fire danger indices across southwest Colorado, Archuleta County Sheriff Mike Le Roux has announced that Archuleta County …

The San Juan National Forest invites the public to participate in multiple trail work events as we celebrate National Trails Day in events designed to leave trails better than we find them. National …

Have you ever been out hiking in a new area and had a question about something unfamiliar to you? Maybe you wondered about a specific flower or the name of a peak.   I’ve been asked …

Moving forward, together: How Girls on the Run empowers the next generation

In a world where young girls face increasing social pressures, stereotypes, and academic stress, having a place where they can build confidence, feel supported and simply be themselves is more …

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