Outdoors

Chimney Rock Interpretive Association Lecture Series to feature museum cultural educator

The Chimney Rock Interpretive Association (CRIA) invites the public to a free lecture given by Jon Ghahate on Tuesday, Jan. 21. 

79 species reported locally during 125th Christmas Bird Count

Pagosa Springs citizens came together to conduct the 125th Christmas Bird Count (CBC) on Dec. 14, 2024. 

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Celebrating life’s milestones, one ‘yes’ at a time

Half a world away from the snow-dusted peaks she calls home, Pagosa Springs’ Paula Jo Miller woke one recent December morning on the brink of summertime in the South Pacific, readying herself for the final day of an epic journey that began four years earlier.

Planetary parade viewing events set for Jan. 24 and 25

View the planetary parade at Yamaguchi Park Jan. 24 and 25. Join the Pagosa Sidewalk Astronomers for this special celestial event when six planets will be visible across the night sky (five with …

Recycle your Christmas trees

With the holidays coming to a close, what to do with those beautifully decorated Christmas trees and pine boughs? Recycle them.   Please bring your real trees — absent of ornaments …

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State snowpack approaching normal levels

Colorado’s snowpack levels were observed rebounding from near-historic lows after late holiday storms delivered smatterings of moisture to higher elevations across the state.

Protected areas provide habitat for threatened lynx, but wildfire poses risks

Canada lynx are specialized hunters, able to travel in deep snow and spot prey in the darkness from 250 feet away. Keen hearing and vision make them excellent trackers, but what do we learn by turning the tables and tracking them? 

Local Audubon meeting to feature presentation on birding in Ecuador

The evening meeting on Wednesday, Jan. 15, of our Audubon group will feature a presentation by Charlie Tyrrell on a birding trip enjoyed by him and his wife to the Mindo Cloud Forest in Ecuador. 

85th Winter Bonus Fun Race results announced

Wolf Creek Ski Area hosted the thrilling 85th Winter Bonus Fun Race on Dec. 21, 2024. 

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State to study local mountain lion population

A multiyear effort to tally mountain lion populations across the Western Slope is underway between Pagosa Springs and Bayfield as Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW) crews begin work to locate and track adult lions throughout the region.

LPEA awarded federal grant to protect eagles and upgrade high-risk power poles

La Plata Electric Association Inc. (LPEA) is the proud recipient of a power pole mitigation grant from the Eagle In-Lieu Fee (ILF) Program. 

On Dec. 20, 2024, the U.S. Department of the Interior announced an updated Western Solar Plan to help guide efficient and environmentally responsible solar energy permitting on public lands across the West. 

Looking ahead to WinterFest weekend

We have not even completed 2024 and the Chamber already has its sights set on 2025 and the activities that kick off the new year. 

Colorado’s 2025 Statewide Comprehensive Outdoor Recreation Plan released

On Dec. 19, Gov. Jared Polis and Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW) released the 2025 Statewide Comprehensive Outdoor Recreation Plan (SCORP), which outlines a path to ensure Colorado’s exceptional outdoor experiences remain world-class for current and future generations.

Updated AirNow app allows public to receive air quality forecasts via push notification

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has updated the AirNow mobile app to allow users to receive optional push notifications of their local Air Quality Index (AQI) forecasts for the next day.

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BoCC approves permit for Keyah Grande shooting range

During a regular meeting held on Tuesday, Dec. 17, the Archuleta County Board of County Commissioners (BoCC) approved a conditional use permit (CUP) for Keyah Grande to operate a commercial shooting range on its property. 

GOCO board awards $420,000 grant to town for river recreation access

On Friday, Dec. 6, the Great Outdoors Colorado (GOCO) board awarded a $420,000 grant to the Town of Pagosa Springs to expand public river access along the San Juan River’s eastern gateway.

Recreation use study identifies high use areas in Southwest Colorado’s high alpine

Two planning and management regions have collaborated on a recreation use study for the Central San Juans. 

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Water conservancy district reiterates opposition to ranch sale

The San Juan Water Conservancy District (SJWCD) Board of Directors reiterated and expanded upon its opposition to the potential sale of Running Iron Ranch by the Pagosa Area Water and Sanitation District (PAWSD) at its Dec. 2 meeting.

The Department of the Interior announced on Tuesday, Dec. 3, a $849 million investment to revitalize aging water delivery systems across the West. 

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