Questa • Red River • Cerro • Costilla • Amalia • Lama • San Cristobal
Few would disagree that the landscape of Taos County is unusual and stunning, from shining mountains and extinct volcanic cones to deep gorges and vast
In a major win for conservationists, the U.S. District Court for Washington, D.C. ruled against the New Mexico Cattle Growers Association and upheld the endangered
It’s become an institution, Questa’s annual remembrance of the Rio Grande Cutthroat Trout, as a bow to northern New Mexico’s natural heritage. With the exception
The Enchanted Circle Trails Association (ECTA) and the Questa Economic Development Fund (QEDF) held a public Meeting in Questa on January 24 to solicit feedback
The numbers are in, and they don’t look good. According to the U.S. Drought Monitor, much of Taos County is presenting in “severe drought” conditions
The Carson National Forest is working to continue to educate residents about the importance of being prepared for wildfire dangers and risks through their “2024
Recently, I was invited to Mr. Spencer’s Wilderness Class to witness a class of students learn the art of bowl-making, “Wilderness Style.” I showed up
They are the most fearless visitor my bird feeders receive. When other birds fly away in a flock, the humble black-capped chickadee remains, hopping about
Every now and then I wish I had my dog’s life. Given food without having to work for it, getting my belly scratched for doing
The Carson National Forest announced that new permanent district rangers have been appointed: Amy Simms will lead the Questa Ranger District and Kelly Garcia will
Pigeons get a bad rap, and not without good reason. They can spread disease through their droppings, they crowd birdfeeders to bully away smaller species,
The U.S. Forest Service is bringing back its weekly Snow Ranger program this winter in which employees and volunteers will lead 60-minute interpretative ski and
Near the end of 2023, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers began maintenance activities on Abiquiu Dam, a project that required the agency to cease
In early December, the New Mexico Forest Service launched a new recreational pass, the Enchantment Pass, specifically for select day sites on national forest land
Peafowl hardly seem to be a fit for the harsh climate of New Mexico. Whereas native birds have adapted to desert conditions with camouflage and
Happy new year, and welcome to another conservation funding season! On January 16, our elected representatives will begin discussing bills dealing with education, housing, energy,
The Questa Economic Development Fund invites all area residents and interested parties to a public meeting on January 24 at 6 p.m. at the Questa
A new visitor is curiously inspecting the bird feeder I’ve just filled. A grayish-blue cloak of feathers beneath a bright indigo cap: it’s not without
What many visitors to northern New Mexico see on a map as the Columbine-Hondo Wilderness Area is recognized by every Questeno in very simple terms:
The Bald Eagle became the national bird of the United States on June 20, replacing the white eagle that previously adorned the national emblem with