Southwest Natural Resources

Climate

Southwest Colorado a playground for research scientists

Landscape diversity invites study of desert groundwater, alpine permafrost and prehistoric wildfires

July 14, 2022 • Aedan Hannon — Herald Staff Writer

416 Fire

Can we replace fire with mechanical thinning in Southwest Colorado?

ecologists argue prescribed burns are necessary even as they have caused blazes this spring

June 4, 2022 • Aedan Hannon — Herald Staff Writer

Colorado

Why hunting groups are leading the charge on wildlife conservation in Southwest Colorado

Hunters are fundraising, sharing knowledge and doing restoration projects to protect wildlands

May 9, 2022 • Aedan Hannon — Herald Staff Writer

Business (general)

For cheap, healthful meals, try foraging

is an ideal time to learn about nature’s bounty

May 6, 2022 • Aedan Hannon — Herald Staff Writer

Environment

Forest Service prepares to welcome e-bikes

Following national guidance, San Juan National Forest can allow the bikes for first time

April 3, 2022 • Aedan Hannon — Herald Staff Writer

Climate

Drought amplifies beetle damage to Colorado’s forests

Forest Service report highlights trees’ fragility as insects spread

March 17, 2022 • Aedan Hannon — Herald Staff Writer

Animas River

Snowstorms help to replenish water supplies in Southwest Colorado

A storm Wednesday will bring more snow, but water managers remain cautious about another dry year

March 9, 2022 • Aedan Hannon — Herald Staff Writer

Animal

Hunting faces numerous challenges as Southwest Colorado grows

for licenses, population growth are just two questions amid booming popularity

March 3, 2022 • Aedan Hannon — Herald Staff Writer

Environment

Fort Lewis College charts course for next generation of river stewards

programs tackle education, conservation through experiential learning

March 1, 2022 • Aedan Hannon — Herald Staff Writer

Colorado

La Plata County updating oil and gas rules

A rewrite will align with the state after the Colorado Legislature reshaped industry regulation

February 23, 2022 • Aedan Hannon — Herald Staff Writer

Dolores

San Juan National Forest’s Wood for Life program uses forest health projects to help communities

Dolores Ranger District delivers first load of firewood to the Chinle Chapter House of the Navajo Nation

February 13, 2022 • Aedan Hannon — Herald Staff Writer

Colorado

What is the ‘water year’ in Colorado, and why should we care?

Initiative encourages Coloradans to take a more active role in conservation and management

February 10, 2022 • Aedan Hannon — Herald Staff Writer

Colorado

Mapmakers combine science and art to show us the world

data and creativity, cartographers create vital tools

January 27, 2022 • Aedan Hannon — Herald Staff Writer

Colorado

Ranchers argue new wolf hazing rule isn’t a solution to predation

Livestock owner questions why he can kill other predators, but not wolves

January 17, 2022 • Aedan Hannon — Herald Staff Writer

Animal

Mesa Verde National Park sees beavers as a restoration tool

‘ecological engineers’ are key to enhancing riparian waters along Mancos River

January 6, 2022 • Aedan Hannon — Herald Staff Writer

Alpine skiing

Judge ends ‘Village at Wolf Creek’ land exchange

battle looms over road that would access 300 acres owned by proposed developers

December 17, 2021 • Aedan Hannon — Herald Staff Writer