Science (general)

Local News

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

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

McKeon teaches global environmental policy at Fort Lewis College

February 16, 2026

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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

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

Project highlights creativity, community and cosmic perspective

November 14, 2025

Local News

Northern lights put on dazzling show Tuesday across Southwest Colorado

showing expected tonight, but clouds may interfere with viewing

November 12, 2025

What's up in Durango Skies

Gazing at the stars – and moon

The “Super Moon” rises over the Animas Valley late Sunday evening as seen from Hesperus Hill. It was unusually large…

November 8, 2025

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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

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A flicker in the marsh: Building community and learning about La Plata County’s fireflies

Viewing party blends nature, conservation and outdoor play

June 27, 2025

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Jim Judge, professor and Durango archaeologist, dies at 90

Colleague says his leadership and approach to archaeology modernized research methods

February 16, 2025

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Durango School District’s SOIL Lab wraps second phase of development

opening of grow dome planned for April

February 11, 2025

Regional News

$45 million record-breaking stegosaurus fossil found in Colorado will go on display at museum in New York City

Part of a stegosaurus skeleton is displayed at Sotheby's New York in New York, Wednesday, July 10, 2024. (AP Photo/Pamela…

December 7, 2024

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Northern lights leave Durango, Silverton residents awe-struck

forecasts another dazzling show this evening

October 11, 2024

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Photos: Up, up and away

High School students test their prototype water rockets

September 5, 2024

Regional News

A pioneering study tells us how snow disappears into thin air

A better understanding of sublimation could help water managers make more accurate predictions

May 30, 2024

Education

Mancos science students walk away with multiple awards at state science fair

Multiple students were given grand awards and Brady Archer won two teacher awards

April 23, 2024

What's up in Durango Skies

Sunspots and Prominences

Greetings, stargazers. The total eclipse happened. I was lucky enough to be able to get to it and avoid the…

April 15, 2024

Regional News

Colorado scientists develop a laser to measure cow burps

Randy Neil opens a gate as he moves his cattle Tuesday from one pasture to another near Ignacio. Neil rotates…

March 14, 2024

Local News

Mountain Middle School students blast off with rockets

graders launch 2-liter bottles during presentation

March 1, 2024

Local News

Durango residents say leap day is another chance to make the most of life

a world where there never seems to be enough time, some are grateful for an extra day this year

February 29, 2024

Regional News

Annular solar eclipse attracts travelers to Mesa Verde National Park

‘Ring of fire’ leaves spectators awe-struck

October 14, 2023

Local News

Southwest Colorado braces for eclipse traffic

Drivers heading toward Mesa Verde National Park should prepare for ‘heavy traffic,’ CDOT warns

October 11, 2023

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Historic orchards of Montezuma, La Plata counties are a ‘living museum’

Restoration project aims to propagate rare apple cultivars that would be lost without human involvement

August 17, 2023

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Your organic trash is this business’ treasure at composting facility near Durango

to Farm Compost strives to capture food waste across La Plata County

July 19, 2023

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SOIL lab and community garden reenters fundraising mode after ribbon-cutting celebration Saturday

beside Riverview Elementary serves as learning space for students, growing place for visitors

June 3, 2023