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San Juan Basin Archaeological Society offers talk about how Puebloans used plants

FILE – This June 22, 2016, file photo, shows the "House on Fire" ruins in Mule Canyon, near Blanding, Utah.…

March 4, 2017 • Herald Staff Writer

Ice age is the focus of archaeology society presentation

du1-i-syn Tune will discuss recent archaeological and genetic research and how archaeologists are using it to identify origins of the…

March 3, 2017 • Herald Staff Writer

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San Juan National Forest receives award for public service

Clay Kampf, fisheries biologist with the San Juan National Forest Service, discusses efforts to reintroduce cutthroat trout in the Hermosa…

March 2, 2017 • Herald Staff Writer

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History students have virtual dialogue with WWI kaiser

His eyes flare red when talking about his disdain for the British, and his jaw churns angrily as he voices…

February 27, 2017 • Monte Whaley

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Residents say 1st atom bomb test caused cancer cases

The surveys released Feb. 10 detailed residents’ stories from areas around the 1945 Trinity Test and argue that many Hispanic…

February 26, 2017 • RUSSELL CONTRERAS

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Drought, warming shrink Colorado River

Scientists high temperatures draw moisture from basin’s waterways

February 24, 2017 • Dan Elliott

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Baby steps toward literacy at Durango Public Library

storytime gives littlest ones the building blocks for reading

February 23, 2017 • Katie Chicklinski-Cahill — Staff reporter

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Trails 2000 to host open house at Ska Brewing

du1-i-syn Attendees will meet the Trails 2000 team and are encouraged to share their trail ideas and learn about new…

February 22, 2017 • Herald Staff Writer

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McPhee Reservior levels look promising for boating release

Invasive mussels remain a threat

February 21, 2017 • Jacob Klopfenstein

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Feds: Mexican gray wolves see increase in wild population

The annual survey released Friday by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service shows at least 113 wolves are spread between…

February 20, 2017 • SUSAN MONTOYA BRYAN

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Crow Canyon offers summer institute for teachers

SHAUN STANLEY/Durango Herald file The program, “From Mesa Verde to Santa Fe: Pueblo Identity in the Southwest,” examines more than…

February 20, 2017 • Herald Staff Writer

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Youth Recovery Center marks 30 years in Glenwood Springs

Helping teens overcome addiction

February 19, 2017 • John Stroud

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San Juan National Forest to receive funding for forest health programs

SHAUN STANLEY/Durango Herald file Mechanical-thinning and prescribed-fire projects will be undertaken through partnerships with the Natural Resource Conservation Service, state…

February 16, 2017 • Herald Staff Writer

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Four Corners cover crop study shows mixed results first year

Dryland farmers see mixed results

February 15, 2017 • Stephanie Alderton

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Four Corners Beekeepers to discuss how to keep bees healthy

du1-i-syn Bill Collins will speak about new propolis research and discuss how it can be used to keep bees healthy.…

February 15, 2017 • Herald Staff Writer

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Climate study shows trouble for upper Dolores River basin

temperatures, longer droughts could hurt fishery

February 14, 2017 • Jim Mimiaga

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From mobile shop, man removes gang tattoos for young people

That nephew is now doing well. He has his own concrete business. He doesn’t think employers would have taken him…

February 11, 2017 • KELLY RAGAN

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Prescribed burn planned at Mesa Verde

Durango Herald File Photodu1-i-syn The Chapin Mesa burn will be conducted to dispose of material created during fuel reduction projects…

February 11, 2017 • Herald Staff Writer

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FireWise offers orientation for new Neighborhood Ambassadors

du1-i-syn The session will be held from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 15, at the San Juan Public Lands…

February 10, 2017 • Herald Staff Writer

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Southwest Colorado residents win wildfire mitigation awards

du1-i-syn Established in 2014, the awards are the highest commendation for the innovation and leadership displayed by people and organizations…

February 9, 2017 • Herald Staff Writer

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Workshops in Mancos to help beginning farmers, ranchers

Durango Herald file The workshops will take place at the Mount Lookout Grange in Mancos on Feb. 24 and 25.…

February 8, 2017 • Herald Staff Writer

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Native plant society to discuss ‘Amazing Aster Family’

du1-i-syn Botanist John Bregar will present “The Amazing Aster Family.” Identifying members of this large, common but diverse family can…

February 8, 2017 • Herald Staff Writer

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This Boulder dog has a newspaper route

For 11 years, Quincy the golden retriever has worked his own paper route, going to about a dozen houses on…

February 4, 2017 • MITCHELL BYARS

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Archaeological society to present talk about textiles

Jeanne Brako will present her talk, “Navajo, Pueblo and Hispanic Textiles of the Southwest: A Historic Summary,” at 7 p.m.…

February 3, 2017 • Herald Staff Writer