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Southwest Conservation Corps hiring local students

Southwest Conservation Corps is hiring local high school students ages 14 to 18 for paid, outdoor summer opportunities.The Durango Herald…

February 10, 2020

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Durango Bird Club to host presentation about Australian birds

The presentation will be “Birds Down Under” by Preston Somers, professor emeritus for the FLC biology department. Somers will feature…

February 8, 2020

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Old Fort to offer spring farmer training immersion program

Participants may take one, two, three or all 15 sessions beginning Feb. 14 and Feb. 15. Meetings will take place…

February 3, 2020

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Colorado Parks and Wildlife puts pine stumps to work as fish habitat

gets creative at Summit Reservoir

February 2, 2020

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CPW seeks public comment about elk management planning in Southwest Colorado

CPW staff members will talk about the current status of elk herds, history of the herds and the herd management…

February 2, 2020

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Beef Cattle Symposium to take place in Pagosa Springs

Speakers and topics Feb. 11 will include John Wenzel with New Mexico State University, who will discuss antibiotic use in…

February 1, 2020

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Beetle infestation slows in Southwest Colorado, but only for lack of trees

2019 survey shows 5,000 newly damaged acres in San Juan Mountains

January 30, 2020

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U.S. forests in New Mexico consider new recreation fees

The agency is seeking comment on proposed changes that would affect campgrounds and day-use sites on the Carson, Cibola, Gila,…

January 29, 2020

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Endangered fish on upswing in Colorado River basin

Humpback chub populations stabilizing

January 29, 2020

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Food Safety Modernization Act training course to be held in Bayfield

This course will provide a foundation on FSMA produce safety rule requirements, good agricultural practices, and co-management information and details…

January 28, 2020

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Colorado Native Plant Society to host lecture on rare and endemic plants

The San Juan Basin is home to several rare and endemic plant species that occur nowhere else on Earth. Because…

January 27, 2020

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Artist uses snow as canvas for massive geometrical designs

Using a compass, snowshoes and his background as a cartographer and competitive orienteer, the 61-year-old British artist and a handful…

January 26, 2020

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Valles Caldera National Preserve in New Mexico expands land holdings

The National Park Service announced last week it recently completed the purchase of a 40-acre parcel known as Sulphur Springs…

January 24, 2020

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Reflexology unlocks pain relief by treating nerves in the feet

Practice can provide benefits from head to toe

January 23, 2020

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Colorado Parks and Wildlife cautions anglers to avoid purchasing fishing licenses on fraudulent websites

CPW’s online shop and hundreds of license sales agents across the state are the easiest, most secure and best-priced methods…

January 22, 2020

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New orchard takes root in Dolores

Heritage apple trees will produce 700 bushels a year

January 19, 2020

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Galloping Goose reunion tour planned for July

Historic rail cars to shine in July

January 19, 2020

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River Permit Party is Jan. 24 in Dolores

is fundraiser for Dolores River Boating Advocates

January 18, 2020

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National park rethinks its message about theft

Petrified Forest now embraces visitors rather than treating them as suspects

January 16, 2020

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Bighorn sheep research project to continue in Weminuche Wilderness

Starting in late January or as conditions allow, a helicopter crew will be used to locate and capture bighorns and…

January 14, 2020

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Wildlife officials find evidence of wolves in Colorado

The Colorado Parks and Wildlife Department announced the discoveries Wednesday, suggesting a pack of gray wolves may be residing in…

January 11, 2020

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Lake Nighthorse changing the game for annual bird count

body of water affects birds’ behavior

January 6, 2020

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New device in New Mexico turns back clock on astronomy

Installed at St. John’s College by graduates, the device is a remake of long-lost originals devised by Danish astronomer Tycho…

January 6, 2020

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Cool camping for just $18 night at Mancos igloo

and Wildlife builds structure for winter campers

January 5, 2020