Outdoors

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

The Red Ryder Roundup Rodeo began in Pagosa Springs in 1949 and has been a town and rodeo tradition ever since. 

Register now for 16th annual Pagosa Duathlon

A Safe Place in Pagosa Inc. (doing business as Aspen House and Aspen Services) will present the 16th annual Pagosa Duathlon on Saturday, July 6.   The race will take place in the Turkey …

Arboles Independence Day Parade slated for Saturday

The Annual Independence Day Parade in Arboles will be held on Saturday, June 29.   The parade is sponsored by the TARA Historical Society at Navajo Lake.   Parade lineup will …

Celebrate Independence Day with downtown scavenger hunt

This Fourth of July weekend, Main Street Pagosa Springs invites residents and visitors to participate in an exciting downtown scavenger hunt.   …

Barbecues are part and parcel of Fourth of July celebrations.   Opportunities to entertain will abound this July, and that can take a toll on hosts’ pocketbooks.   • …

Safer alternatives to sparklers

Did you know that the average primary flame blowtorch burns at around 2,000 degrees F?   U.S. Forest Services National Technology and Development says wildland fires typically burn between …

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At a June 24 meeting of the Archuleta County Road and Bridge Advisory Committee, Road and Bridge Manager Eric McRae explained that county roads were impacted by a large number of washouts caused by …

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New dog park slated to open in July

Our four-legged canine friends will soon have a new place to play downtown, as the Town of Pagosa Springs recently announced its 12,500-square-foot off-leash dog park near the pickleball courts at Yamaguchi Park will be open soon. 

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Recent rains help drought situation

As for current drought conditions, as of June 20, 73.75 percent of Archuleta County is in a moderate drought stage, with the remaining 26.25 percent in an abnormally dry stage, according to the U.S. Drought Monitor.

Join Cari Conari on Wednesday, June 26, for the June Forest Specialist Series presentation. Conari is an herb farmer and will present about responsible foraging practices and some plants to look …

Third 19th Hole Concert to take place June 20

The Community Foundation serving Southwest Colorado is sponsoring, in partnership with the Pagosa Springs Golf Club, the third of four 19th Hole Concerts this Thursday, June 20.   The …

Along with exciting concerts, livestock competitions, rodeos and annual state fair fun, the 152nd Colorado State Fair is calling all Colorado artisans, photographers, winemakers, inventors, gardeners …

St. Patrick’s labyrinth open dawn to dusk

With the hope of warmer summer weather, the beautiful outdoor labyrinth at St. Patrick’s Episcopal Church is available to the public from dawn to dusk. Tuesdays from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 …

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The Archuleta County Board of County Commissioners (BoCC) approved a resolution opposing the creation of the proposed Dolores Canyons National Monument at its June 18 meeting.

The USDA Forest Service Rocky Mountain Region recently announced its investment of more than $27.5 million in funding from the Great American Outdoors Act (GAOA) to support 59 individual projects across the Rocky Mountain Region in fiscal year 2024, including projects at Williams Creek Campground and Chimney Rock National Monument. 

Today, Sunday, June 16, firefighters will continue to mop up and patrol the fire line on the Snow Ranch Fire, as well as remove fire-weakened trees that may otherwise fall across roads. The fire …

The Snow Ranch Fire, located approximately 11 air miles from Pagosa Springs in the Chris Mountain area of the San Juan National Forest, is 386 acres and 29 percent contained, according to fire …

With blacklining operations completed Thursday, June 13, crews on the Snow Ranch Fire will patrol and secure the edges of the fire line on Friday, June 14, according to the U.S. Forest Service. …

How it pays to spend time in nature

Few things can be as distracting as a beautiful day. When the weather outside is welcoming, it can be hard to focus on indoor activities, including work and tasks around the house.   Though …

Tips for cleaning your grill

Millions of people across the globe have a passion for grilling. Cooking over an open flame imparts a unique flavor to a variety of foods, and that profile can be augmented with marinades, wood chips …

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