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Mancos farmer plants industrial hemp crop

Mancos farmer talks about seeds of change and growing pains

June 3, 2015

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Nature center careful about water play

Because of bacteria levels, kids cannot submerge themselves

June 3, 2015

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Proposals are being accepted for natural-resource projects that benefit the land and resources of the San Juan National Forest and…

June 3, 2015

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Yellowstone urges tourist common sense amid bison attacks

Yellowstone National Park rangers say tourists shouldn’t get any closer to than 75 feet to a bison while visiting the…

June 3, 2015

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Lake Mead inches toward critical level

Two states could see cuts in supply

May 27, 2015

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Durango Nature Studies will offer these programs: “Birds of the Durango Nature Center Workshop” will be held from 8:30 to…

May 27, 2015

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EPA issues water, stream rules

Feds aim to clarify waterway protection; Republicans critical

May 27, 2015

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Botany in peril

As fewer pursue degrees, conservation, medicine may suffer

May 27, 2015

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Co-op pursues online sales

Southwest Farm receives state grant, will serve Durango

May 27, 2015

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Colorado Parks and Wildlife asks residents to keep bears away from their homes by using these tips: Keep garbage in…

May 20, 2015

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Explore sustainable agriculture at Cortez ranch

The event will take place Saturday and Sunday at the Hananiah’s Rest Ranch, 10501 County Road 20 in Cortez. Owners…

May 20, 2015

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Southwest Colorado losses lower than national average

At 25 percent, bee loss in Southwest Colorado during the last year was signficantly lower than the national average of…

May 20, 2015

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Feds plan to boost pollinators

A deadly parasitic Varroa mite sits on the back of a honeybee. A combination of mites, poor nutrition and pesticides…

May 20, 2015

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Large honeybee die-off sounds ecological alarm

Beekeepers lose 42% of colonies in U.S.

May 20, 2015

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Durango Nature Center will offer these events: The Nature Center is open to the public on Saturdays from 10 a.m.…

May 13, 2015

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BLM to examine oil, gas leasing

Agency to create master plan to guide development in counties

May 13, 2015

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Fencing bears out

Electric charge deters animals, doesn’t hurt them

May 6, 2015

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In partnership with the city of Durango, Trails 2000 will offer mini-grants to community organizations for attending and promoting group…

May 6, 2015

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California sets ambitious goal to cut greenhouse gas emissions

Protesters, in 2014, call on California Gov. Jerry Brown to end hydraulic fracturing for oil and gas. On Wednesday, Brown…

April 29, 2015

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A full range of trip-planning services for Mesa Verde National Park, including tickets for ranger-guided cliff-dwelling tours and bus tours,…

April 29, 2015

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Organic food not always chemical-free

Board debating what will be allowed under USDA label

April 29, 2015

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Saving bee swarms

If captured in time, colonies can survive

April 29, 2015

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Durango Nature Studies’ annual Earth Day 5K and Family Fun Run Celebration will be held from 11 a.m. to 1…

April 22, 2015

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Making rural legacies last in La Plata County

Beyond property, passing on values, life lessons

April 22, 2015