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Mesa Verde to offer free admission on six days in 2021

On these days, the public is invited to experience all national parks, including Mesa Verde National Park, without entrance fees.…

December 9, 2020 • Herald Staff Writer

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Some Utah experts support sage grouse protection rollbacks

Male sage grouses fight for the attention of females in May 2008, southwest of Rawlins, Wyo. An iconic bird species…

December 7, 2020 • JOAN MEINERS

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New migration maps a tool to help big game in West

provides in-depth look at routes, obstacles for animals

December 5, 2020 • Mead Gruver

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CSU gets gardener growing in Southwest Colorado

Gardening in Southwest Colorado is always tricky, especially if you are trying to be successful at high elevation. This year…

December 4, 2020 • Herald Staff Writer

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Permit system on the way to control crowds on Ice Lakes Trail

visitation has led to significant impacts on the landscape, Forest Service says

December 3, 2020 • Jonathan Romeo — Staff reporter

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Gyms, yoga studios face restrictions despite lack of outbreaks

documented outbreak linked to a gym statewide was in Montezuma County

November 27, 2020 • Andrea Dukakis

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Durango Trails wraps up 30th anniversary season

Durango Trails completed construction on the SkyRaider Trail, connecting SkyRidge to the Ridge into Horse Gulch. The group also reworked…

November 25, 2020 • Herald Staff Writer

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Seasonal road and trail closures begin Tuesday

Recreation staff members at the Columbine, Dolores and Pagosa ranger districts will close gates on roads and trails temporarily to…

November 25, 2020 • Herald Staff Report

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Tribal nations, Forest Service partner to revive oak population

Collaboration aims to save culturally significant trees

November 22, 2020 • Shannon Mullane — Herald Staff Writer

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How to get your Christmas cactus to bloom

The best and most fun part of caring for a Christmas cactus is getting it to rebloom. Now is the…

November 20, 2020 • Herald Staff Writer

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Durango Botanic Gardens to host climate change conference

The conference will include two parts. Registrants may access prerecorded presentations of seven conference speakers, including experts in climatology, water…

November 18, 2020 • Herald Staff Writer

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Caring for your garden bed now will pay off next year

Ah, fall. The time when our thoughts and garden labors turn to putting beds to rest, stuffing the compost bin…

November 13, 2020 • Herald Staff Writer

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Colorado Building Farmers goes virtual

Over eight weeks, participants will explore how to build a farm business, plan for new markets, improve their record keeping…

November 10, 2020 • Herald Staff Writer

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Fuel moisture key for predicting wildfire

Drought has dangerously dried out forests

November 8, 2020 • Jim Mimiaga

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San Juan Basin Archaeological Society to host talk about Florida Mesa site

After a brief business meeting, Rand Greubel will present a talk called “Early Pueblo I: Occupation of Florida Mesa Site.”…

November 6, 2020 • Herald Staff Writer

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Tough to be a tree: Southwest Colorado’s forests are stressed

Drought, wildfire, bark beetles pose collective long-term threat

November 5, 2020 • Jonathan Romeo — Staff reporter

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Get Growing: 10 tips to winterize your garden

Here are 10 simple things you can do to get your garden ready for winter: Weed the garden: Yep. One…

November 4, 2020 • Herald Staff Writer

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U.S. Forest Service hiring for temporary jobs

Positions are in fire, trails, timber, administration, recreation, fisheries and archaeology. There are also opportunities to be rehired and compete…

November 4, 2020 • Herald Staff Writer

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Native American ruin northeast of Cortez gets permanent protections

site will be placed in conservation easement

October 31, 2020 • Jonathan Romeo — Staff reporter

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Feds propose protection for rare plant in Mesa Verde National Park

U.S. seeks to protect Chapin Mesa milkvetch

October 30, 2020 • Jim Mimiaga

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Parks and Wildlife tests for chronic wasting disease in deer

Hunters required to check in with harvested heads

October 30, 2020 • Jim Mimiaga

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Colorado Building Farmers program goes virtual

The course explores how to build a farm business, plan for new markets, improve record keeping and financial analysis skills…

October 28, 2020 • Herald Staff Writer

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Animas Valley Grange to host weed identification and management talk

La Plata County Weed Control Manager Ben Bain will talk about how to identify the main weeds in La Plata…

October 23, 2020 • Herald Staff Writer

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CSU gardening programs accepting applications

Newly accepted Colorado Master Gardener volunteers begin as apprentices. A 10-week core training course takes place through hybrid instruction of…

October 21, 2020 • Herald Staff Writer