Debby Cantlon, who plans to release Glen, the young squirrel, back into the wild, bottle-fed the infant squirrel after it was brought to her house. When Cantlon took in the tiny creature and began caring for him, she found herself with an unlikely nurse’s aide: her pregnant Papillion. Glen was resting in a nest in [...]
The power of the hot springs can be noticed sometimes when the river flowing into town from the east is frozen over while… the river flows ice free south of town.
SISSON LIBRARY NEWS Science Slam brings fun learning to local youngsters today By Carole Howard and the Library Staff There is something fascinating about science, as Mark Twain once said. But the problem in theU.S.is that too many children are either frightened of science or not getting enough good leaders [...]
Summit Base Midway Depth Last 24 Hours Last 48 Hours Snowfall YTD 76″ 71″ 8″ 8″ 240 Latest Storm: 8″ Current Weather Temperature: 29° Yesterdays High: 39° Forecast: More snow tonight with a low near 19° Last Nights Low: 21° Road Conditions: Plowed Mountain Conditions Surface Conditions: Powder Percentage Open: 100 Skiable Acres: 1600 Number [...]
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How do you remember, you were asleep!!!
By: Willie Swanda- Crazy Horse Outfitters Here it comes, wolves in Colorado. Even if you do not hunt in Colorado and you are a sportsmen you understand the impact that this will have on Colorados Big Game and future hunting. So, if you really care here is the call, the call is The Wolves are [...]
RESEARCHERS MONITORING COLORADO BAT POPULATIONS DENVER – Colorado Parks and Wildlife researchers have seen no sign of the deadly white-nose syndrome in Colorado’s bat populations but say monitoring and help from the public will still be needed in 2012. “Many bat populations are found in caves and mines on private land,” explained Tina Jackson, [...]
There’s an old sea story about a ship’s Captain who inspected his sailors, and afterward told the first mate that his men smelled bad… The Captain suggested perhaps it would help if the sailors would change underwear occasionally. The first mate responded, “Aye, aye sir, I’ll see [...]
ARTISTS SOUGHT FOR WATERFOWL COMPETITION DENVER - Colorado Parks and Wildlife is soliciting original artwork entries for the 2012 Colorado Waterfowl Stamp Art Contest. This year’s species of focus is the Ross’s goose, a small white goose that is often confused with the snow goose. The deadline for artists to submit entries is 4 p.m., Friday, [...]
Long time Pagosa good guy, Doug Call, grooms a ski track for Lindsey Kurt Mason’s special classes at the Elementary School.
LEARN ICE FISHING AT FREE SEMINAR PUEBLO, Colo. – Families interested in learning how to ice fish are invited to a free seminar presented by Colorado Parks and Wildlife on Saturday, Feb. 4. The seminar is limited to the first 10 people who register. “Ice fishing is a great way to get outside [...]
Talking Trees: Aspen Arborglyphs on the San Juan National Forest Scattered among the aspen trees in the San Juan National Forest is a record of a past lifeway that has been carved into the tree trunks. Historians and archaeologists call these ‘arborglyphs’, literally meaning ‘tree writing’. Arborglyphs are pictorial and graphic carvings that have [...]
See this beautiful Lobo Overlook panorama click here. Click on the image to see larger version The following article is an event from Lobo Overlook. Sunday I groomed the snow on Lobo Overlook Trail, top of Wolf Creek Pass at 10,875′ and then up to 12,000′+ elevation via snow machine. It was [...]
LANDOWNERS CAN EARN EXTRA CASH FROM HUNTING LAMAR, Colo. – Landowners in southeastern Colorado who open their property to hunters can earn extra cash by enrolling in Colorado Parks and Wildlife’s Big Game Access Program (BGAP) for the 2012 hunting seasons. This year marks the sixth year the program known as BGAP will open [...]
MY TRAVELS I have been in many places, but I’ve never been in Cahoots. Apparently, you can’t go alone. You have to be in Cahoots with someone. I’ve also never been in Cognito. I hear no one recognizes you there. I have, however, been in Sane. They don’t have an airport; you have to [...]
Hello Pagosa Nordic Club members and Supporters, The Pagosa Nordic Club will be Holding an EVENTS meeting on Wednesday February 8th in Town Hall at 5:15pm. (originally set for this Wed, moved to the 8th) We will be covering details for our 3 upcoming race events ~ Feb 17th-19th: 3rd annual “Winter Fest [...]
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She’s becoming the young lady now! Thanks for asking about her. We love her and believe it was grand parents that invented Skype!!!
The new restroom in Yamaguchi Park has solar panels
Vat Da Hell, Ole? Ole’s car was hit by a truck in an accident. In court, the trucking company’s lawyer was questioning Ole. ‘Didn’t you say, sir, at the scene of the accident, ‘I’m fine?’ asked the lawyer. Ole responded, ‘Vell, I’ll tell you vat happened. I had yust loaded my favorite mule, [...]
Register for Adult Basketball Jan. 30 – Feb. 17 The Pagosa Springs Recreation Department will accept team registrations for the 2012 adult men’s and women’s basketball leagues from Jan. 30 – Feb. 17. Staff will accept registrations for men’s recreation league, men’s competitive league and women’s recreation league. However, if there are not at least [...]
Skate pond The skate pond behind the remains open for the season. The skate pond’s hours of operation are from dawn to 10 p.m. every day, except during the nights when ice-maintenance operations are being performed. Resurfacing of the ice will typically be scheduled for Monday and Thursday evenings unless weather conditions keep the [...]
Editor, I wonder how many of your readers are aware, of the planned wolf release programs in Colorado? Official plans are under way to release wolves on the Baca National Wildlife Refuge, re: the Denver post web site. This plan is being proposed by the national park service. Another plan by the U.S.Fish and [...]
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