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Hay being sold to horse owners in need

To combat the shortage, two-strand bales of hay are being delivered from northern Colorado and a Go-Fund-Me account was created…

June 16, 2018

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New Mexico national forest says no to geothermal drilling

The East Fork of the Jemez River cuts through Valles Caldera National Preserve, in N.M. The Santa Fe National Forest…

June 15, 2018

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When wildfires rage, where do animals go?

Wildlife and fire experts say critters can fend for themselves

June 14, 2018

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Praying for land, people, horses in northwest Colorado

“This land is hurting,” said Aletha Dove, a founder of Wild Horse Warriors for Sand Wash Basin. “Would you please…

June 13, 2018

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Rabid skunks found in La Plata County

Protect yourself from diseased animals

June 10, 2018

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Volunteers sought for Phil’s World trails

The Southwest Colorado Cycling Association, San Juan Mountains Association and Tres Rios Field Office are teaming up to start work…

June 10, 2018

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Crow Canyon, Mesa Verde offer program for teachers

On the first day of the two-day session, educators will delve into pueblo history and archaeology through a hands-on workshop…

June 10, 2018

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Howling haven: Colorado sanctuary offers safe home to abandoned wolf-dogs

Up to 40 wolves and wolf-dogs call the Mission: Wolf animal sanctuary home. The sanctuary is 45 minutes south of…

June 9, 2018

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Summer lectures kick off at Fort Lewis College

du1-i-syn Judith Reynolds, an arts journalist, art historian and former managing editor of a New York newspaper, will give a…

June 8, 2018

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New Mexico farmers face consequences as drought persists

When Romero looks over the bridge that crosses Embudo Creek just outside his home in northern New Mexico, he sees…

June 6, 2018

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Denver man has prolific baseball memorabilia collections

Marshall Fogle poses for a portrait in his home, a shrine to baseball memorabilia, in Denver.Kevin J. Beaty/Denverite via AP…

June 5, 2018

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Beetle-killed trees find a market in homes

Southwest Colorado mills find market for stands of dead ponderosa pines

June 3, 2018

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Navajos commemorate anniversary of 1868 treaty

That morning the runners said a prayer before heading west on their trek to Window Rock, Arizona, and Navajo Vice…

June 2, 2018

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Students track movement of rockfall on Missionary Ridge

20 years later, debris continues to shift

May 31, 2018

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Pet owners turn to cannabis products for ailing dogs

The loveable 60-pound mutt named Aspen easily bounces from one room to the next in his Summit Cove home, showing…

May 30, 2018

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Defensive gardening will help your flowers, vegetables thrive

Using a variety of plants labeled “deer resistant” adds scents and textures to your garden most wildlife avoid.Durango Herald file…

May 28, 2018

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Silverton students examine the town’s untold stories

Fourth-, fifth-graders explore numerous cultures with a role in state’s history

May 27, 2018

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Teens with health challenges learn to support each other through peer mentorship

Similar groups offered for parents of kids with chronic health conditions

May 26, 2018

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Mancos State Park to offer weekend activities

Memorial Day weekend fun, free fishing planned

May 25, 2018

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Mancos gallery to host ‘NavaHopi’ live art

Kachina doll carving, pottery will be featured

May 21, 2018

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La Plata County designated as primary natural disaster area

Eligible farm operators in the three counties can apply within the next eight months for Farm Service Agency emergency loans…

May 21, 2018

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Seedlings heal burn scar left by Missionary Ridge Fire

Project this fall will plant more than 180,000 trees

May 20, 2018

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Native American female entrepreneur launches Grand Canyon rafting company

Patricia Cesspooch, a member of the Hualapai Tribe, and her partner, Rickey Massey, started Grand Canyon 9 Rapids, an independent…

May 19, 2018

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Animas Valley Grange to discuss old apples

Animas Valley Grange, 7271 County Road 203.Jerry McBride/Durango Herald file Jude and Addie Schuenemeyer, who founded the Montezuma Orchard Restoration…

May 18, 2018