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Grocery stores make reducing food waste a priority in Durango

Compost company, nonprofits help divert items away from landfill

January 2, 2020

Mesa Verde National Park invites public comment on road improvement proposal

Cliff Palace in Mesa Verde National Park.The Journal file As part of the planning process, the Park Service is initiating…

January 1, 2020

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Restrictions on shed-antler collecting begin Wednesday

Collection of shed antlers is prohibited on all public lands west of Interstate 25 from Jan. 1 to April 30.Courtesy…

December 31, 2019

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Earthquakes trigger new plans for injection well in Paradox

Bureau of Reclamation seeks solution for salinity-control site

December 29, 2019

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2019: A year in pictures

Indelible images from Southwest Colorado

December 26, 2019

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More endangered minnows released in Rio Grande

U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service biologist Angela James holds a dead Rio Grande silvery minnow that was found in the…

December 20, 2019

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Rocky Mountain Farmers Union fellows application deadline is Jan. 2

Th program is geared toward people interested in taking the next step in agricultural leadership and enhancing their understanding of…

December 18, 2019

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Wolf initiative supporters turn in thousands of signatures

Backers need 124,000 for 2020 ballot question; opponents prepare campaign

December 15, 2019

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Research team in New Mexico to take fresh look at delicate artifacts

Alexander Kurota, left, and Robert Dello-Russo are with the Office of Contract Archaeology at the Maxwell Museum of Anthropology in…

December 14, 2019

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U.S. water chief praises Colorado River deal, sees challenges

The bend in the Colorado River at a the popular Horseshoe Bend in Glen Canyon National Recreation Area in Page,…

December 13, 2019

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Durango Nature Studies to host evening celebration

Luminarias will light the way from the parking lot to the heart of the Nature Center, where guests will be…

December 8, 2019

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Desert bighorns in good health in Dolores River Canyon

Herd population is increasing; CPW seeks public comment about management

December 8, 2019

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New way to monitor snowpack could be critical in the arid West

Lidar technology more accurately measures snow depth

December 5, 2019

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Old Fort opens applications for 2020 growing season

Farmer in Training is a monthly, two-day training intensive in February, March, April and May. From May through mid-October, FITs…

December 4, 2019

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Colorado Parks and Wildlife seeks comments on big-game management plans

Comments must be received by Dec. 22. Herd management plans are developed by CPW biologists and take into consideration several…

December 4, 2019

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Southwest Colorado’s arborglyphs: Here yesterday, gone today

Historic aspen tree carvings are disappearing

December 1, 2019

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San Juan County Extension to hold hay and forage growers workshop

Registration will take place from 8:30 to 9 a.m. at the McGee Park Multipurpose Building, Room C. Presentations will begin…

November 29, 2019

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As Forest Service budget shrinks, Durango nonprofit steps up

San Juan Mountains Association creates fund for work in wilderness

November 28, 2019

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Mesa Verde to offer free admission on five days in 2020

The five free days for 2020 will be: Jan. 20: Martin Luther King Jr. Day.April 18: First day of National…

November 28, 2019

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Organizations partner to preserve the Western Colorado Experience

West Slope Conservation Partners is a new collective group, spanning the southwestern corner of Colorado. The group includes Colorado West…

November 27, 2019

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Pagosa Ranger District seasonal road closures to begin Sunday

Roads are closed seasonally to wheeled motorized vehicles to protect critical wildlife habitat and/or to prevent damage to road surfaces…

November 26, 2019

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Adults trying to understand dyslexia get a taste of the frustration, exasperation

Founder of private school recommends universal screening

November 24, 2019

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Colorado Court of Appeals rules for uranium mine cleanup

Decision may affect other ‘zombie mines’ in Western Colorado

November 23, 2019

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Native American shield returned to New Mexico from France

‘Our prayers have been answered,’ Acoma leader says

November 23, 2019