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Trails 2000 to host TrailsGiving

The event will thank all volunteers, trail reporters and crew leaders who make the trail network possible and the trails…

October 23, 2019

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Colorado State University Extension Office to offer six-week meat school

The course is designed to expose producers to the skills and resources required to produce high quality meat, develop long-term…

October 22, 2019

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Farm Bill training to be held in Cortez

Topics will include a discussion about the Agricultural Risk Coverage and Price Loss Coverage Program and how it affects farming’s…

October 20, 2019

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Western governors want nuclear testing compensation expanded

An aerial view after the first atomic explosion July 16, 1945, at Trinity Test Site, N.M. Western governors say atmospheric…

October 20, 2019

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Mountain Studies Institute to host forest and fire learning series

The evenings will include short presentations and panel discussions with community participation. Topics will include the history of fire and…

October 17, 2019

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Groundbreaking forest health program may come to Southwest Colorado

project would make critical improvements in targeted areas

October 17, 2019

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Durango, Bayfield to host pumpkin drop-off locations

Durango Herald file Residents may drop off jack-oâ€™-lanterns and other festive fruits at both locations. Leaves will be accepted only…

October 17, 2019

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Children’s hospital offers tips on wilderness safety

Be prepared for all types of weather. Dress in layers and take extras. Kids are more affected by colder weather,…

October 15, 2019

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Haviland Lake repair project postponed

The lake, 20 miles north of Durango, is open for recreation and will be stocked with rainbow trout next spring.…

October 15, 2019

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McPhee Reservoir contains strong carryover supply for 2020

Officials: It will fill with below-average winter

October 13, 2019

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San Juan Regional Medical Center to host spine presentation

Dr. Paul Davis, San Juan Regional Spine Center neurosurgeon, will talk about the causes of some of the most common…

October 11, 2019

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Research finds uranium in Navajo women, babies

Leslie Begay, left, speaks with U.S. Rep. Deb Haaland, D-New Mexico, in a hallway outside a congressional field hearing in…

October 9, 2019

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Condor chick makes 1st flight attempt from Utah cliff

The 4½-month-old Condor after leaving its nest cave at Zion National Park, Utah. Zion National Park officials say an endangered…

October 7, 2019

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San Juan Basin Archaeological Society to meet Oct. 9

Michelle Turner will present “Becoming Chacoan at the Aztec North Great House.” A social gathering will precede the talk at…

October 6, 2019

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Year of renewal: Hermosa Creek watershed shows signs of recovery after 416 Fire

health, water quality and recreation on the mend

October 3, 2019

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Southwestern Water Conservation District annual water seminar opens registration

The seminar will bring together people who are passionate about water resources to hear expert speakers from around the state…

October 3, 2019

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National Weather Service to host focus groups

A session for emergency management and water resource professionals will be held from 10 a.m. to noon Monday at Durango…

October 3, 2019

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CPW to send mandatory chronic wasting disease testing letter

CPW will send letters to Colorado rifle season deer (buck and doe) hunters who have been selected for mandatory CWD…

October 2, 2019

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Trump administration loses bid to dismiss monument lawsuits

fighting reductions to Bears Ears, Grand Staircase

October 2, 2019

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Mesa Verde National Park to host star party

Join local and park astronomers for the annual Star Party in Mesa Verde National Park on Oct. 5.Journal file Mesa…

September 30, 2019

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Chocolate’s ancient path leads to Chaco Canyon

Discovery a link to Mesoamerica

September 29, 2019

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8-year-old victim of Spanish flu to get grave marker 101 years after her death

Bass died on her birthday in Durango

September 28, 2019

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Judge vacates part of protection decision on trout species

But U.S. District Court Senior Judge Marcia S. Krieger found that a 2014 decision by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife…

September 27, 2019

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U.S. appeals court to decide fight over jaguar habitat

A wild jaguar in southern Arizona. The 10th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals in Denver is scheduled to hear arguments…

September 25, 2019