Outdoors

74th annual Red Ryder Roundup Rodeo set for July 4-6

This year marks the 74th anniversary of the Red Ryder Roundup Rodeo held annually in Pagosa Springs. 

Chama Peak Land Alliance awards local scholarships

The Chama Peak Land Alliance (CPLA), a diverse group of conservation-minded landowners committed to embracing and practicing responsible land, water and wildlife stewardship in southern Colorado and northern New Mexico, has selected five graduating Pagosa Springs High School students to receive the 2024 CPLA Conservation Scholarship. 

Smoke is expected to be visible from U.S. 160 today as fire personnel continue to respond to a fire that was reported on Tuesday, June 11. The Snow Ranch Fire, approximately 11 miles west of …

What birds tell us about the forest

Some bird species have integrated so well into our human communities that we often don’t think of them as being as wild as other wildlife, like pigeons. 

The next fee-free day for the USDA Forest Service will be Saturday, June 8, in recognition of National Get Outdoors Day. All day-use fee sites on national forests and grasslands in the Rocky …

15th annual Pagosa Springs Car Show set for June 7 and 8

The 15th annual Pagosa Springs Car Show will hit Lewis Street Friday evening beginning at 5 p.m. Also kicking off the evening will be a free concert with Austin musician Garrett LeBeau.   …

Food production bootcamp set for Saturday

It is already June, and time to decide: When am I going to start my garden?   Local wisdom advises that you’re in the clear if you plant after the first full moon of June, which is …

Arboles Independence Day parade, celebrations set for June 29

The TARA Historical Society at Navajo Lake will be sponsoring the annual Independence Day Parade in Arboles on June 29.   The parade will begin at 10 a.m., with the lineup starting at 9 …

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PAWSD talks gravel mining on Running Iron Ranch

The Pagosa Area Water and Sanitation District (PAWSD) Board of Directors heard an update from its Running Iron Ranch subcommittee and discussed the future of the property it jointly owns with the San Juan Water Conservancy District (SJWCD) at its May 23 meeting.

Weminuche Audubon Society partners to present educational walks

This summer, the local Weminuche Audubon chapter has partnered with some amazing people and organizations to provide you with opportunities to get outside and learn about our beautiful natural environment.

San Juan Rangers announce scholarship recipients

Formed in 1963, the San Juan Rangers (SJR, originally the Colorado Mounted Rangers) has been a service organization in the Pagosa Springs area. 

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A May 30 grass fire on Buttercup Drive spread to a nearby structure, causing “significant damage,” according to Pagosa Fire Protection District (PFPD) Chief Robert Bertram.

Staying safe in the summer season: plague precautions

Spring is here, and Archuleta County Public Health Department (ACPHD) would like to inform the community on certain communicable diseases which could impact citizens.   Plague is the first …

The potential health benefits of pickleball

Anyone who lives in close proximity to a pickleball court can no doubt attest to the popularity of the sport.   According to the 2023 Topline Participation Report from the Sports and …

June events announced for Chimney Rock National Monument

Summer is here, and it’s time to get outside and explore. At Chimney Rock National Monument you can view the stars, the full moon or take a tour of this majestic place where the ancient Puebloans used to live. 

Vegetation management operations underway 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. 

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CRIA Lecture Series to feature Dr. John Kappelman

The Chimney Rock Interpretive Association (CRIA) invites the public to a free lecture given by Dr. John Kappelman on Tuesday, June 11. 

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The cause of a May 23 fire north of Pagosa Springs remains under investigation.

June plant walk with Lake McCullough announced

With our warm spring temperatures, forests are coming alive with a diverse array of plants — plants that provide food or medicine and incredible beauty, and some to admire only from a distance. Join us for a fun and educational ramble through the forest as we discover edible and medicinal native plants. 

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At its May 21 meeting, the Archuleta County Board of County Commissioners (BoCC) voted to award $18,000 in Conservation Trust Fund monies to the Four Corners Flyers to support the construction of concrete tee pads at the Cloman Park disc golf course.

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