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Endangered wolf population keeps growing

200 Mexican gray wolves roam New Mexico, Arizona

March 20, 2021 • SUSAN MONTOYA BRYAN

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Water guzzlers quench wild animals’ thirst

devices more important than ever as drought grips Southwest Colorado

March 20, 2021 • Jonathan Romeo — Staff reporter

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Western states chart diverging paths as water shortages in Colorado River loom

But not Utah. Republican lawmakers approved an entity that could push for more of Utah’s share of water as seven…

March 19, 2021 • SOPHIA EPPOLITO and FELICIA FONSECA

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New Mexico scientists look for life on other planets

Researchers study Earth’s core to understand worlds light years away

March 14, 2021 • RYAN BOETEL

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Different pathways to learning during the pandemic on Navajo Nation

Online, by text or phone, even a staff member driving 30 miles, students turn in work

March 6, 2021 • Kate Groetzinger

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San Juan Basin Archaeological Society meeting to address preservation in the East

After a brief business meeting, Kelley Berliner will present a talk, “The Archaeological Conservancy’s Preservation Efforts in the East: From…

March 5, 2021 • Herald Staff Writer

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Webinar to address cleaning, sanitizing on farms

Attendees will learn about appropriate cleaning and sanitizing practices for food-contact surfaces on a farm operation. The webinar is hosted…

March 5, 2021 • Herald Staff Writer

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Free farm labor management series to be held virtually

The series will present recent research and Extension projects focusing on labor management and decision-making on small- and mid-sized produce…

March 5, 2021 • Herald Staff Writer

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Colorado fly fishermen rejoice, remain wary as San Juan River reopens

N.M.’s long shutdown of Gold Medal fishery to nonresidents hurt Durango guides

March 4, 2021 • John Livingston — Herald Sports editor

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USDA puts brakes on land transfer for Arizona copper mine

Naelyn Pike, who is Chiricahua Apache, leads a prayer outside the federal courthouse in Phoenix, on Feb. 2, 2021. The…

March 1, 2021 • Felicia Fonseca

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Columbine Ranger District seeks proposals for prospective outfitter-and-guide services

Opportunities to provide commercial services include shuttle services, mountain biking tours, off highway vehicle (OHV) guided trips, Jeep tours, backcountry…

March 1, 2021 • Herald Staff Writer

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CSU Extension to host Southwest Webinar Series

6:30-7:30 p.m. Thursday: “Future Garden Favorites: Native Plants,” with Jennifer Bousselot, CSU. Register at bit.ly/2NypSFG. 6:30-7:30 p.m. March 10: “Powering…

March 1, 2021 • Herald Staff Writer

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Wildlife panel says to take it slow on Colorado wolf reintroduction

A wolf was seen on a game camera owned by Colorado Parks and Wildlife in 2020 in Moffat County. Wildlife…

February 27, 2021 • JAMES ANDERSON

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She’s back: Ferret 1st clone of U.S. endangered species

could bring back extinct animals, such as passenger pigeon

February 27, 2021 • Mead Gruver

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Colorado Native Plant Society to host virtual lecture about bees

Participants will learn about the complex relationships between native plants and pollinators. Haase will discuss the invertebrate conservation work of…

February 25, 2021 • Herald Staff Writer

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New technology triggers avalanches above Highway 145

30-foot towers help CDOT clear snow from slide paths

February 25, 2021 • Jim Mimiaga

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Monarch butterfly population moves closer to extinction

The number of western monarch butterflies wintering along the California coast has plummeted to a new record low, putting the…

February 24, 2021 • Olga R. Rodriguez

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New Mexico State University Range Club to host technical webinar series

The schedule isâ€� 6 p.m. March 11: Pressing plants for identification or preservation with Maris Mancillas.6 p.m. April 8: Stressing…

February 22, 2021 • Herald Staff Writer

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Diamond Peaks Ski Patrol, a volunteer crew, busier than ever in backcountry

navigates complicated terrain at Cameron Pass

February 21, 2021 • JASON BLEVINS

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Amache camp’s national park pursuit in limbo in southeastern Colorado

Pandemic delays preservation of WWII Japanese internment camp

February 19, 2021 • KEVIN SIMPSON

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Skiers push for Purgatory Resort to allow uphill travel

Emerging sport embraced by areas across the state

February 18, 2021 • Jonathan Romeo — Staff reporter

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Colorado Native Plant Society to host a virtual talk

Sebestyen will discuss why it is important to have beetles, hoverflies and other furry, flying creatures in a yard and…

February 15, 2021 • Herald Staff Writer

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Wander Women group gives up normal life to hike, bike, kayak

Middle-age trio from Colorado Springs seek adventure

February 15, 2021 • JENNIFER MULSON

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Court rules against Apaches in bid to halt proposed mine

Naelyn Pike, who is Chiricahua Apache, leads a prayer outside the federal courthouse in Phoenix, Tuesday, Feb. 2, 2021. She’s…

February 15, 2021 • Felicia Fonseca