Victory on Hermosa Creek!

Here in Southwestern Colorado, we are celebrating the recent passage of the Hermosa Creek Watershed Protection Act with some backcountry skiing, mountain biking, and fly fishing.
January 30, 2015/by Angela Simental

10 accomplishments of 2014

Here in Colorado, the oil and gas industry has had too much influence for too long while our communities and environment suffer.
December 27, 2014/by Angela Simental

The Importance of Roan

Despite being completely different ecosystems and Vermillion suffering a serious attention deficiency in comparison to Roan, the places are close relatives.
December 4, 2014/by Angela Simental

Top 5 Must Do’s for Grand Junction

Have you heard? For the FIRST time in history the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has proposed limits for unnecessary carbon pollution from power plants in the U.S.— and IT’S A BIG DEAL!
June 27, 2014/by Angela Simental
Snow covered rocks and mesa

Grand Junction’s fighting for clean air

A newer, but nonetheless powerful and inspiring, group of concerned citizens in Mesa County is working to protect our air from harmful pollution.
February 25, 2014/by Angela Simental
Protect our #COAir rally

7 Things We Did In Our First Year

On January 1st, 2013, following a combined 60 year history of fighting for our spectacular environment, Colorado Environmental Coalition and Colorado Conservation Voters merged to create Conservation Colorado.
December 4, 2013/by Angela Simental

Top 6 reasons to Save Sage Grouse

What’s the fuss about a funny little bird that boogies? Why do they matter? Why do they need YOUR help?
November 8, 2013/by Angela Simental
A person sits and overlooks a gorge in Dinosaur National Monument

History & Horses | Beyond the Bones of Dinosaur National Monument

My love of horses went so deep as for me to desire to be as strong, beautiful & free-spirited as are the wild horses that roam far northwest Colorado.
August 22, 2013/by Angela Simental

Conservation Colorado’s Favorite Spots – in honor of Great Outdoors America Week

Colorado is known for its diverse and unique landscapes and Coloradans take pride in the fact that we have so many wild, beautiful places to play and explore.
June 26, 2013/by Angela Simental