Science (general)

San Juan, La Plata County students present environmental resilience findings at summit

San Juan, La Plata County students present environmental resilience findings at summit

‘It’s nice to share information that I feel like I’ve spent quite a while researching,’ Durango high schooler says

February 28, 2026 • Elizabeth Pond — Herald Staff Writer

Mountain Studies Institute’s new executive director bridges science and policy

Mountain Studies Institute’s new executive director bridges science and policy

Molly McKeon teaches global environmental policy at Fort Lewis College

February 16, 2026 • Christian Burney — Herald Staff Writer

Regional science fair explores musical chickens, AI, cybertrucks and cereal brands

Bayfield School District

Regional science fair explores musical chickens, AI, cybertrucks and cereal brands

‘We’re inspiring these young minds to get involved in early problem-solving in real life situations,’ organizer says

February 5, 2026 • Elizabeth Pond — Herald Staff Writer

Durango artist seeks to capture scale, beauty of solar system along Animas River Trail

Animas River Trail

Durango artist seeks to capture scale, beauty of solar system along Animas River Trail

Project highlights creativity, community and cosmic perspective

November 14, 2025 • Scout Edmondson — Herald Staff Writer

Northern lights put on dazzling show Tuesday across Southwest Colorado

Northern lights put on dazzling show Tuesday across Southwest Colorado

Second showing expected tonight, but clouds may interfere with viewing

November 12, 2025 • Elizabeth Pond — Herald Staff Writer

Gazing at the stars – and moon

Gazing at the stars – and moon

A “Super Moon” rises over the Animas Valley in June 2013 evening as seen from Hesperus Hill. (Durango Herald file)du1-i-syn…

November 8, 2025 • Charles Hakes — Fort Lewis College

Durango School District hosts updated science standards seminar for regional educators

Bayfield School District

Durango School District hosts updated science standards seminar for regional educators

Workshop showed teachers how to organize instruction around real-world phenomena

November 4, 2025 • Elizabeth Pond — Herald Staff Writer