public lands
Coronavirus Primary category in which blog post is published
“Locals only” coronavirus closures of Colorado public land may not be legal. But mountain communities say it’s needed for safety.
Colorado's mountain towns say it's not about banning outsiders. But "if you have yet to realize we are in unprecedented times, then you are either not paying attention or are a denier," San Juan County's sheriff says.
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Cory Gardner introduces bill adding 40,038 acres of wilderness to Rio Grande National Forest
By Jason Blevins Environment Primary category in which blog post is published
Opinion: Colorado’s national parks desperately need funding for maintenance
By Ryan Fitzgerald Opinion
In a win for public lands — and Cory Gardner — Trump vows to fully fund Land and Water Conservation Fund
By Jesse Paul Environment Primary category in which blog post is published
Opinion: Protect our outdoor recreation economy by banning speculative oil and gas leasing on public lands
By Adam Miller Opinion
Outdoors Primary category in which blog post is published
Wins, challenges and Colorado’s national role in the growing clout of outdoor recreation
By tearing down barriers and finding agreement, Jessica Wahl is helping form a collective voice for the recreation industry in Washington, D.C.
Opinion: Like craft beverages and the great outdoors? Ask Cory Gardner to support the CORE Act
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Opinion: Super fires across the West have many causes, but one gets little attention
Former Interior Secretary Ken Salazar and ranch owner Louis Bacon say super fires should not be the new normal
Opinion
News Primary category in which blog post is published
Bureau of Land Management to give land to Colorado to settle debt dating back to 1876
Federal officials say the transfer would satisfy the debt it owed Colorado in 1876 under the Statehood Act.
Opinion: The Arkansas River is a vital lifeblood to our recreation economy. It needs protection.
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