Environment
Earth Day Celebration Saturday April 21st!(0)
Do you have a pile of electronic gadgets that no longer work, cluttering your space? Would you like to learn why there are so many different types of plastics? Or, would you like to learn about using worms to recycle food waste into nutritious, organic soil, or, learn about glaciers and watersheds on the other [...]
Earth Day 2012 Events for the whole family(3)
Do you have a pile of electronic gadgets that no longer work, cluttering your space? Would you like to learn why there are so many different types of plastics? Or, would you like to learn about using worms to recycle food waste into nutritious, organic soil, or, learn about glaciers and watersheds on the other [...]
Open Letter to Governor Hickenlooper about fossil fuels(1)
Your recent advertisements on behalf of the Colorado Oil and Gas Association (COGA), an industry that stands to reap billions from the accelerated extraction of dirty and life threatening fossil energy, is in direct conflict with your sworn duty to prevent adverse environmental and human health impacts to the People of Colorado, and a shocking breach of public trust.
Solar prices falling(0)
In 2011, the solar industry saw global oversupply drive PV prices to record lows, with crystalline silicon (c-Si) module prices falling from $1.80 per watt at the start of 2011 to $0.90 per watt by year’s end. Lower silicon prices in 2012 will likely lead to even lower c-Si module prices.
Have you seen any birds this winter?(0)
On the north side of the railroad tracks across from the ball field, in the calm, backwater of the Arkansas River there was two Gadwall pairs, one Wood Duck pair, one American Coot, and a male Hooded Merganser, also…
Bats will be the topic of GARNA’s annual meeting program(0)
On Wednesday, February 8, the Greater Arkansas River Nature Association (GARNA) will host a program on bats following their annual association meeting. This year’s program will be led by GARNA Board Member Dr. Paul Robertson. The fact that 2011-12 has been declared the European and International Year of the Bat by the International Union for [...]
Crest Students seeks plastic bag fee of 5-10 cents(10)
Our school is working to pass an ordinance that would place a 5-10 cent fee on plastic bags in Salida stores. Consumers would have the choice to bring their own reusable bags (for free of course!) or pay a fee for each plastic or paper bag used.
The San Luis Valley faces difficult industrial energy challenges(4)
The San Luis Valley has long been known for its world-class scenic values. A little known proposal to build two 656-foot tall solar thermal tower powers could intrude on the Valley’s wide open vistas.
Salida Recreation is seeking help with Kids Gardening project DATE CORRECTION!(2)
This spring, Salida Recreation will be launching a gardening club for kids of all ages. It will be based out of the Middle School Garden as well as the Farmers Markets, but will also include some garden craft times. If you love working with kids, or love gardening, please consider coming out to an informational [...]
Free ‘Ski with a naturalist tour’ available Sundays at Monarch Mountain(0)
Sunday, Dec. 18, marks the first Ski with a Naturalist tour of the season at Monarch Mountain. The tour is free and lasts for approximately 45 minutes. The group meets every Sunday at 11:00 a.m. next to the sign in front of Ski Patrol headquarters across from Pioneer Lift and the tour follows beginner runs. [...]
Fruit Tree Pruning Workshop Friday(0)
Need to prune your old fruit trees? Join Angie Jenson from Fire Ready on Friday, November 18 from 10 am to 12 pm in Poncha Springs to learn to prune your old fruit trees. This will help make them more productive and attractive again.
Jenson will present basic techniques and tips to allow you to do the work yourself. She is Chaffee County’s only ISA Certified Arborist.
The workshop is co-hosted by the Morgan Center for Earth Literacy, a sustainability-focused business owned by Dave and Suzanne Ward. The workshop will be held on their property, located at 145 Chipeta Avenue in Poncha Springs.
The workshop is free, but donations are welcome. For more information, please contact Dave Ward at 719-539-8523.
Xcel may kill controversial San Luis Valley power-line project(2)
Xcel Energy — faced with a sharp drop in projected electricity demand in Colorado — is considering abandoning a controversial $180 million power line into the San Luis Valley, company officials said.
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