Forests and Wilderness

As National Parks celebrate 100 years, visitor misbehavior abounds

Getting the perfect selfie can create chaos

August 28, 2016

Poll: 55 percent of Utahans support a Bears Ears monument

Milk Ranch Overlook Ruin overlooks Cedar Mesa, which could become part of a National Conservation Area if a plan initiated…

August 20, 2016

Local News

Cliff Spencer went from intern to superintendent in National Park Service

Spencer was there at the request of a professor, to apply to a cooperative education program between California State University…

August 7, 2016

Regional News

Push for Bears Ears monument marks latest Western land fight

Interior secretary greeted by opponents who say national monument designation would limit economic growth

July 14, 2016

Local News

Hermosa Creek trails and campgrounds could see change

The potential changes are outlined in a draft plan released this week that will govern 107,900 acres north-northwest of Durango.…

June 30, 2016

Local News

Show and tell: People and their parks in the Southwest

In addition to highlighting the history of the National Park Service as it celebrates its 100th year, the recently opened…

June 29, 2016

Local News

Great Old Broad Rose Chilcoat retires

After 15 years with Great Old Broads for Wilderness, the lifelong conservation advocate credited for growing the organization, campaigning to…

June 5, 2016

Local News

Feds hope to clear the air at national parks

Comments taken in Denver over proposal to protect views

June 1, 2016

Local News

Committee criticizes Interior Department for ‘culture of corruption’

Witnesses say violations are not the norm

May 25, 2016

Regional News

Nearly 70 countries gather at World Ranger Congress

Kyle Jones, left, of Greeley, carries his son, Andrew, while walking with his wife, Sarah, center, who carries their baby,…

May 21, 2016

Local News

Interior secretary calls for ‘course correction’ to protect public lands

Funding, climate change, domestic issues threaten national parks

April 19, 2016

Outdoors

Lewis man cast in History Channel survival show

filmed ‘Alone’ in Canadian wilderness

April 14, 2016

Local News

Forest Service wants Purgatory to deal with hazardous trees

tree removal slated for summer

April 4, 2016

Southwest Life

Controversial village in Grand Canyon denied

“The Hopi Tribe, other tribes, the park and other groups are opposed to any development in the area …” “We…

March 16, 2016

Local News

Oxbow Preserve not opening without plan

Natural lands board to consider permanent strategy for management

January 12, 2016

Business

Country’s largest national parks hit visitation records

Another banner year expected in 2016

December 29, 2015

Local News

Mesa Verde lights Cliff Palace

Luminarias glow in Cliff Palace on Wednesday night for photographers at Mesa Verde National Park. The last time Cliff Palace…

December 10, 2015

Southwest Life

Founder of Durango-based Great Old Broads for Wilderness dies

1989, Tixier started conservation group

October 13, 2015

Local News

Missouri man rescued from Weminuche Wilderness

from man’s campfire seen by air rescue team after 10 days

October 10, 2015

Local News

With evergreens, it’s only natural shedding

Forester: ‘Phenomenon’ is part of growth cycle, not beetle kill

September 15, 2015

Local News

Montezuma areas may get new protection

Proposal would give wilderness designation to 32 sites in state

August 5, 2015

Local News

House hears bills to fund wildfire-fighting

Litigation costs raised as a concern for forest health

July 7, 2015

Local News

The man behind the Hermosa golf course

Mang has three loves: His wife, the links, photography

June 28, 2015

Local News

Colorado wants its money back

asks federal govt. for a refund from ’13 shutdown

June 10, 2015