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Pueblo man is helping forgotten Mexican children

Ben Perea of Pueblo makes many trips to Mexico in his pickup, delivering donated items to poor children in villages…

August 18, 2018

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Center of Southwest Studies to conclude lecture series

From 1906 to 1944, Louisa Wade Wetherill and her husband, John, made their home with the Navajos of the Monument…

August 18, 2018

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Book focuses on trailblazing Colorado missionary physician

Robert Chambers shows a photo of his sister and himself featured in the book “Courage in a White Coat,” while…

August 17, 2018

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What are the top 5 littered items in the San Juan National Forest?

From the common to the curious, litter is a constant battle

August 16, 2018

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Vital U.S. reservoir OK for now, but shortages looming

Water intake pipes that were once underwater sit above the water line along Lake Mead near Boulder City, Nev. U.S.…

August 15, 2018

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Teenage girls learning science in Colorado’s backcountry

Molly Hancock, left, Yareli Herrera, middle and Taliyah Emory-Muhammad, right, learn how to read a paper map with other girls…

August 13, 2018

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Inmates make dangerous ‘walk of shame’ to Santa Fe after time in county jail

A harrowing trek from county jail back to Santa Fe

August 12, 2018

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San Juan Odyssey Tour to be held in September

Participants of the daylong tour will board a vehicle provided by Switzerland of America in Silverton and continue through the…

August 12, 2018

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Bayfield to hold Zucchini Extravaganza

The event is free, open to all and will feature live Americana music from Agave, fun contests, a zucchini potluck…

August 12, 2018

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Lessons of the 416 Fire show how our approach to wildfires has evolved

There are many lessons to learn from the devastating pattern of drought, wildfire and debris we are enduring, but one…

August 11, 2018

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Edible plant walk offered Aug. 22 in La Plata Canyon

Katrina Blair, co-founder of Turtle Lake Refuge and edible plant expert, will teach participants how to find and prepare edible…

August 11, 2018

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Southern Ute Museum to open wolf exhibit

Courtesy of Living With Wolves founders Jim and Jamie Dutcher The exhibit, supported by Rocky Mountain Wolf Project, will offer…

August 11, 2018

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San Juan National Forest adjusts grazing north of Dolores

Draft decision has new requirements to improve range

August 10, 2018

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Tour de Farms to arrive in Bayfield

The tour offers tips about starting or improving vegetable gardens, how to food grow food locally and more. Participants will…

August 10, 2018

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Colorado Quinoa receives grant to expand operations

The nonprofit applied for the grant through the U.S. Department of Agriculture on behalf of Colorado Quinoa. With the grant…

August 8, 2018

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Navajo Nation launches program to manage horse population

The tribe’s Department of Agriculture rolled out a voluntary horse sale and equine reward program last week to mitigate the…

August 7, 2018

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State parks in Colorado free to veterans, military through August

Colorado Parks and Wildlife will offer veterans and active-duty military personnel, including reserve and National Guard members, free entry to…

August 6, 2018

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Center of Southwest Studies lecture series features Mabel Dodge Luhan

The presentation is about Mabel Dodge Luhan – patron, muse, writer and cultural catalyst – who played a role in…

August 6, 2018

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Battered in recent years, the Animas has bounced back before

Despite ash flows and mine waste, the river is resilient

August 4, 2018

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Archaeology lecture to discuss land loss

Turney will talk about how the creation of Wupatki National Monument in 1924 caused indigenous residents to be gradually displaced,…

August 4, 2018

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State parks admission free Monday

Colorado Day was created by the state Legislature to mark the anniversary of statehood, granted in 1876 by U.S. President…

August 2, 2018

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Durango Bird Club to meet Wednesday

Brad and Noma Macurda will give a presentation called “Spring Migration in Southeast Arizona.” The event is free and open…

August 2, 2018

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3D-printed implant restores woman’s collapsed ankle

Doctor at Mercy Orthopedic Associates is an early adopter of innovative procedure

August 2, 2018

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Belgian tourist dies at geological gem on Utah-Arizona line

Kane County sheriff’s Sgt. Alan Alldredge says 49-year-old Christophe Pochic was found dead Monday night after his 16-year-old son called…

July 31, 2018