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Two of Colorado’s largest trees burn in 416 Fire

Flyover of Hermosa Creek drainage confirms giants were consumed by flames

September 13, 2018

Western Colorado telescope joins Air Force network

U.S. Air Force Academy physics professor Francis Chun works on installing the Oficina Stellare telescope at the Grand Mesa Observatory…

September 9, 2018

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Four Corners lectures continue Wednesday

Filmmaker Larry Ruiz and archaeologist Laurie Webster will present Ruiz’s new film, “The Language of Landscapes: Places in Time,” and…

September 9, 2018

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For 15 years, my dog, Finn, was a beloved companion, hiking partner

These are some of the hardest words I’ve ever written. Tears have clouded my vision but not my heart. Earlier…

September 8, 2018

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Input sought for pipeline drilling east of Bayfield

The proposal includes the construction of an 8.6-mile pipeline, a gas well pad and the re-drilling of two existing gas…

September 8, 2018

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Honoring Olga Little on the summit of her mountain

Kai Hamza signs the summit register on top of Olga Little Mountain.Courtesy of Paul Pennington As I read about her,…

September 7, 2018

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Food safety trainings offered in September

Sessions will be held from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sept. 18-19 and from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sept.…

September 4, 2018

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Water levels continue to drop at Lake Mead, Lake Powell

Scientists from the Colorado River Research Group said Lake Powell has declined because of extra water releases flowing into Lake…

September 3, 2018

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Educators invited to Dolores open house at Canyons of the Ancients

Funded by several grants, SCCA will manage an education program about Canyons of the Ancients at the museum as an…

September 3, 2018

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Durango Rotary club brings solar lights to Navajo Nation

technology transforms lives across rugged landscape

September 2, 2018

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Native American farmers plan moves to global market, greater sustainability

Cultivating cultural traditions in Arizona

September 1, 2018

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Are these mysterious Great Sand Dunes stones musical?

Archaeologists study the sounds

August 29, 2018

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Odds of shortage increase for vital river in Southwest

The low level of the water line is shown on the banks of the Colorado River in Hoover Dam, Ariz.…

August 28, 2018

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Catholic church is a sacred time capsule in rural Tiffany

Historic building nominated for state’s endangered places list

August 26, 2018

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Botanical Society asks ‘To Bee or Not to Bee’

The seminar will address the current local bee community, the decline in bees and how local gardeners can help. Speakers…

August 25, 2018

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Canyons of the Ancients to hold 30-year anniversary event

Former and current staff, volunteers and community members are invited to enjoy tours, ranger programs, demonstrations and refreshments. The event…

August 24, 2018

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Purgatory offers September nature walks

People can drive or walk to the top of Lift 4 to start the tour, which is 1.7 miles on…

August 22, 2018

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Silverton Innovation Expo to start Tuesday

The expo brings together industry representatives, businesses, government agencies, scientists, venture capitalists, nonprofits and community members to explore innovative opportunities…

August 22, 2018

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Agricultural program deadline is Sept. 30

Accepted applicants attend 10 seminars and 41 days of intense training in Colorado, the United States and abroad to study…

August 22, 2018

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Lake Mead water shortage could spell trouble for Colorado

may be asked to share supply with southern neighbors

August 22, 2018

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Science Says: Hotter weather turbocharges U.S. West wildfires

Firefighters monitor a backfire Aug. 7, 2018, while battling the Ranch Fire, part of the Mendocino Complex Fire near Ladoga,…

August 20, 2018

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Hunters can check closures, fire info online

To check national forest lands in Colorado, visit U.S. Forest Service information at www.fs.fed.us. To check federally-managed lands, visit BLM…

August 20, 2018

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1970s probe of KKK saw evidence of resurgence in Colorado

Stallworth, subject of new film, laments ending of investigation

August 19, 2018

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Water a focus for growing northern Colorado communities

That means more water, and that may also mean the need for the town’s own wastewater treatment plant. To pay…

August 19, 2018