public lands

The Trump administration's deadline to "review and remove" has passed with shops in the National Park closed for the season.

The $120 million real estate sale has been shrouded in confidentiality, but Kaya Williams has insights into what might happen next to the 3,700-acre property in Old Snowmass. She broke news of the sale for Aspen Journalism and the Aspen Daily News on Dec. 17.

The first year of President Trump’s second term saw sweeping changes to energy policy, environmental regulations, and public lands management across the West.

Chimney Rock National Monument is now Colorado’s 19th International Dark Sky Park, highlighting its night skies, cultural significance, and ongoing preservation work.

Gov. Jared Polis signs an executive order to address a spreading mountain pine beetle outbreak threatening ponderosa pine forests along Colorado’s Front Range.

As gray wolves spread across western Colorado, ranchers face new livestock losses and weigh whether range riders can really reduce conflict in rugged terrain.

Keystone Resort in Colorado was the first resort in the country to open in 2025, in part due to their emphasis on early-season snowmaking. As climate change amplifies drought in the Mountain West, ski areas across the region are considering how best to use increasingly scarce water resources.

Mild temperatures and low winds should make for a good weekend outside, but riders and hikers should watch for muddy sections and respect seasonal trail closures.

A new report warns that shrinking national monuments could endanger drinking water for 13 million Americans by exposing protected rivers and streams to mining and drilling.

How do you balance outdoor recreation with conservation of landscapes and wildlife? A group called the Montelores Coalition has come up with a draft plan for dealing with that issue.