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How Native American powwows evolved over years

Deshava Apachee, 38, of Dulce, New Mexico, prepares for the Gathering of Nations powwow in Albuquerque, New Mexico, on Friday…

April 27, 2018

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Old Fort to host Farm Field Day

The event will include: agricultural seminars; a Colorado Farm Bureau farm safety trailer; exhibits about the latest farm machinery, supplies…

April 27, 2018

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Navajo Nation marks 150th anniversary of return to homeland

Theresa Galvan with the Navajo Division of Behavioral and Mental Health Services points to routes of an upcoming commemorative run…

April 26, 2018

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Western Colorado pair helps deceased WWII veteran get the honor he deserved

LaRee Foster, owner of Snyder Grand Valley Memorials, right, stands with veteran Mike Shults of Grand Junction, Colo., who holds…

April 23, 2018

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University of New Mexico professor to give talk at Animas Museum

John L. KessellCourtesy of Andrew Gulliford For more information, call 259-2402.

April 23, 2018

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Mesa Verde National Park prefers removal of ‘trespass horses’

Proposal includes 5-year capture plan and a last resort

April 22, 2018

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Dry winter, spring winds deliver high-risk fire conditions to Southwest Colorado

A dry winter and strong spring winds combine to create a high risk for wildfires in Southwest Colorado.Jerry McBride/Durango Herald…

April 21, 2018

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Friends of the San Juans to celebrate end of winter

Mark Mueller with the Colorado Avalanche Information Center will be featured as guest speaker. The evening will also include food…

April 21, 2018

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USDA designates natural disaster areas

Eligible farm operators can apply for emergency loans from the Farm Service Agency through the end of November to help…

April 21, 2018

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Animas Valley Grange to host presentation

Amanda Kuenzi, community science director for the Mountain Studies Institute, will talk about a grant-funded project that would remove Russian…

April 20, 2018

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Wetland restoration to expand crucial ecosystem for hundreds of species

Sambrito project will revive 100 acres near Navajo Lake

April 19, 2018

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Lecture to discuss Ansel Hall collection

Hall was the first chief naturalist and forester for the National Park Service. DuMontier will present findings from the Hall…

April 16, 2018

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Minnow rescues under way as portions of Rio Grande dry up

The U.S. Bureau of Reclamation and U.S. Army Corps of Engineers released their operating plan for the Rio Grande on…

April 15, 2018

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Volunteers needed for wilderness programs

The wilderness information program promotes public education about leave-no-trace land ethics that protect the integrity of wilderness areas, and skilled…

April 14, 2018

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Southern Ute Indian Tribe to create sovereign water quality standards

approves application; public will be able to weigh in

April 13, 2018

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Drought continues to expands across American Southwest

The federal drought map released Thursday shows dry conditions intensifying across northern New Mexico and expanded in Arizona. According to…

April 12, 2018

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Cortez Sanitation approves installation of solar panels

Directors say panels will save on energy costs at sewer lift stations

April 11, 2018

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Otter reintroduction in New Mexico causing some to worry about trout

River otters were reintroduced in New Mexico more than a dozen years ago, the Albuquerque Journal this month. Renowned state…

April 9, 2018

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From horses to hemp: Colorado rancher eyes new calling

Known far and wide as “America’s Most Trusted Horseman,” Lyons moved forward last year with his plans to sell, even…

April 8, 2018

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Flu epidemic is topic of talk at Fort Lewis College

Charles DiFerdinando, a fifth generation Durango native who has been involved with the La Plata County Historical Society, will discuss…

April 7, 2018

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Weather Service offers storm-spotter training classes

Classes are about two hours long. In Durango, an optional one-hour advanced training will follow the basic training. 6 p.m.…

April 6, 2018

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Groups push to increase boater access to Animas River south of Durango

seeks access points all the way to Aztec

April 6, 2018

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New Mexico state rep shaped by her farming, ranching roots

State Rep. Candy Spence-Ezzell pets one of her two fillies while the mother, Lionett, looks on in Roswell, N.M. Spence-Ezzell…

April 4, 2018

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Grand Canyon tests change in water system serving visitors

The park’s water supply comes from a natural spring that flows through 12.5 miles of pipeline. But the 1960s aluminum…

April 2, 2018