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The Tennessee Pass Nordic Center is shifting into moon mode. The Full Moon Ski is a free, all-ages event series held three times during the winter ski season at TPNC, offering 16 miles of groomed trails and quality time. 

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Those hoping to stay active, try their hand at a new sport, or make friends this winter can join various BV Rec programs for indoor soccer and pickleball. 

Eight years after wildfire and flash floods threatened to wipe out a genetically unique cutthroat trout from tiny Hayden Creek, Colorado Parks and Wildlife biologists said they are hopeful their efforts to save the fish are succeeding.

Starting January 4, 2025, visitors and residents can take advantage of a new, free shuttle service connecting Leadville with the nearby Ski Cooper. The shuttle will operate on Saturdays and Sundays throughout the winter season, offering an ea…

As Chaffee County begins to be recognized for its low light pollution and prime night-sky viewing locations, a new Buena Vista tent manufacturer is rolling out a design that allows campers to sleep under the stars while being protected from t…

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A year into Colorado’s gray wolf reintroduction the state is set to release an additional 15 wolves from British Columbia between January and March 2025. Following the release of 10 wolves into Grand and Summit Counties last year, Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW) will also be incorporating …

Browns Canyon National Monument, part of Chaffee County’s Arkansas River Corridor, joined the growing list of International Dark Sky Places this December. This makes the monument Colorado’s 18th International Dark Sky Place and 12th International Dark Sky Park. 

The Greater Arkansas River Nature Association (GARNA) announced on Dec. 16 that the organization was awarded a $100,000 grant from the Outdoor Equity Grant Board and Colorado Parks and Wildlife. The funding is dedicated to continuing to expand outdoor recreation and education programs for un…

Central Colorado Conservancy recently announced that the Arkansas River Community Preserve (ARC Preserve) located in southern Lake County has been expanded by 74 acres. The ARC Preserve includes the Shawn Andrick Memorial Preserve previously established by Central Colorado Conservancy. The n…

In late September the U.S. Forest Service announced it would be initiating a hiring freeze on all non-firefighting seasonal temporary workers for the 2025 fiscal year. As they prepare for the upcoming work season, volunteer organizations are gearing up for the increased need.

The Buena Vista girls basketball team fell 35-22 to Gunnison on Dec. 10. Still, coach Kevin Lubbers feels the Lady Demons have improved from their first game.

The Buena Vista High School Wrestling Team was back at the mat on Saturday, Dec. 7, for Demon Duals. Ten teams packed into the Red Gym at BVHS for the event. 

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The Lady Demons fell 42-34 to Del Norte and 50-21 to Alamosa on Friday, Dec. 6, and Saturday, Dec. 7, this week. The two away games kick off the Lady Demons’ season ahead of their home game against Gunnison on Dec. 10. 

Colorado Parks and Wildlife began conducting low-altitude helicopter flights to assess big game herds across Colorado’s Southeast Region this week. The survey area will span the region from Leadville to Trinidad and east of I-25. 

The Buena Vista High School Demons wrapped up their football season on Saturday, falling 52-15 to the Wray Eagles. 

With the holiday season approaching, many families will be hunting for the perfect tree to adorn their home. For those intending to cut their own tree, Christmas tree permits are now available through Dec. 31 at $10 per tree. 

The Town of Buena Vista is conducting a community-wide survey to get a better understanding of residents’ priorities for trails, recreation facilities, programs and parks and to explore interest in future projects and funding options. 

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Forecasters with the National Weather Service’s Pueblo branch say that a weak La Niña is likely this winter, suggesting normal precipitation and higher-than-normal temperatures overall.