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When your kids get cabin fever, try these activities

for keeping kiddos occupied during holiday break

December 23, 2017 • Katie Chicklinski-Cahill — du1-i-syn

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CSU Extension Office opens applications for Master Gardener program

Durango Herald file The 12-week program will meet from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Thursdays, starting Jan. 25, at the…

December 23, 2017 • Herald Staff Writer — du1-i-syn

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U.S. House panel passes bill to allow mountain biking in wilderness areas

U.S. House committee OKs ‘mechanical transport’

December 22, 2017 • Jim Mimiaga — du1-i-syn

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Use of air ambulances under scrutiny in northern Colorado

Dee and Al Judd pose for a portrait at their home in the Glacier View Meadows neighborhood near Livermore.Timothy Hurst/The…

December 21, 2017 • PAT FERRIER — du1-i-syn

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Wind farm agreement highlights New Mexico businesses, labor

Xcel Energy and its subsidiary Southwestern Public Service Co. are seeking regulatory approval to build two new wind farms –…

December 21, 2017 • SUSAN MONTOYA BRYAN — du1-i-syn

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Researcher aims to stall deadly symptoms of rattlesnake bite

develops way to slow down spread of poison

December 18, 2017 • KARA CARLSON — du1-i-syn

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Colorado crisis hotline extends reach to farmers, ranchers

Department of Agriculture trains counselors to respond to rural residents

December 17, 2017 • MARIANNE GOODLAND — du1-i-syn

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Forest Service sets job application dates

The U.S. Forest Service Rocky Mountain Region has released application dates for temporary positions during the 2018 field season.Durango Herald…

December 17, 2017 • Herald Staff Writer — du1-i-syn

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A green Christmas: Landscaping company offers eco-friendly, local decorations

One local business, realizing this movement, is now offering an eco-friendly way to spruce up households for the holidays, a…

December 16, 2017 • Jonathan Romeo — Staff reporter

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New Mexico oil and gas companies sign on to reduce emissions

Some of the biggest names in energy production in New Mexico have signed on to a national effort within the…

December 14, 2017 • SUSAN MONTOYA BRYAN

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Co-management proposal for Bears Ears is slap in the face, tribes say

The president’s proclamation on Bears Ears National Monument also contained a little-known plan that changes the makeup of a tribal…

December 12, 2017 • Felicia Fonseca

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Colorado luthier makes instruments beautiful for eyes, ears

He sees melodies in the grain, tones in the curves he knows he can bend into something that once grew…

December 11, 2017 • ANN WRIGHT

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FireWise names new executive director

Downingdu1-i-syn Before FireWise, Downing worked as a conservation program manager for Walker Basin Conservancy, an environmental nonprofit in Reno, Nevada.…

December 11, 2017 • Herald Staff Writer

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Ute Mountain Tribal Park to hold winter solstice tour

A sun calendar at the Ute Mountain Tribal Park.Journal file The tour, led by archaeologist and anthropologist Virginia Wolf, will…

December 10, 2017 • Herald Staff Writer

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Forest Service to host job fair by phone

The U.S. Forest Service Rocky Mountain Region will host a remote job fair by phone from 2 to 3 p.m.…

December 10, 2017 • Herald Staff Writer

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Critics of oil, gas leasing near Chaco sense déjà vu

Industry encouraged by Trump administration’s desire to develop resources

December 9, 2017 • Jonathan Romeo — Staff reporter

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Free alpaca ranch tours offered before Christmas

Alpacas at Pleasant Journey Alpacas outside of Hesperus.Durango Herald file To make an appointment, call 259-3384 or (602) 762-5399.

December 9, 2017 • Herald Staff Writer

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New Mexico ranchers, environmental groups work to improve public lands

A newfound ‘spirit of cooperation’ in the Jemez Mountains

December 6, 2017 • T.S. LAST

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2018 plan for Mexican wolves calls for fostering of pups

A female Mexican gray wolf looks to avoid being captured for its annual vaccinations and medical checkup at the Sevilleta…

December 5, 2017 • SUSAN MONTOYA BRYAN

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Library to hold ‘Befriend Your Inner Hamster’ talk

Visnich, a spiritual psychotherapist, will give a fun talk and encourage participants to practice tools that befriend the busy mind.…

December 4, 2017 • Herald Staff Writer

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Acupuncturist to give allergy talk at Durango Public Library

The title of Gates’ talk is called “Resolving Digestive Symptoms and Sinus Problems from Food Sensitivities and Year-Round Allergens.” Techniques…

December 4, 2017 • Herald Staff Writer

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Colorado aims to clean up trashy record on recycling

Composting could cut landfill waste, help state hit goals

December 3, 2017 • Mary Shinn — Staff reporter

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Advice from Moab’s mayor: Be careful what you wish for

final term ends, Dave Sakrison weighs cost, benefits of decades of transformation

December 2, 2017 • Rebecca Worby

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Durango Bird Club to hold Christmas count Dec. 17

Durango Herald file Participants will divide into teams to cover sections of the count circle at Pastorius Reservoir. To sign…

December 2, 2017 • Herald Staff Writer