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New Mexico regulators report drop in methane emissions

Methane emissions from oil and natural gas production in New Mexico have dropped by more than 50 percent over the…

November 7, 2017

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La Plata County Historical Society to tell story of local veterans

McDaniel will explore the lives of Jose Trujillo and Wiley Sheets, two soldiers from La Plata County who were killed…

November 7, 2017

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Center of Southwest Studies’ Navajo weaving demonstration

Ferrari Arviso, a Miss Hozhoni contestant, demonstrates traditional Navajo weaving at Fort Lewis College.Durango Herald file At noon, Zefren Anderson…

November 6, 2017

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U.S. Department of Interior likely to rescind plan for region’s oil, gas

Pending BLM plan in Southwest Colorado could evaporate

November 6, 2017

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Applicants sought for AmeriCorps program

Associated Press file Accepted applicants will facilitate provider-education; offer education about safe storage and disposal of medications; provide youth-focused resources;…

November 6, 2017

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Controversy burns over methane rule

Interior Department seeks one-year delay; local activists to rally in support of regulations

November 5, 2017

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Volunteers sought for tree sale

Courtesy of San Juan Mountains Association To sign up, visit http://bit.ly/2lFUkPX.

November 4, 2017

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Pine River Library to present World War II story

Tim Deal, retired U.S. Coast Guard commander, will tell the story of Lt. Cmdr. John H. Morrill and his crew…

November 4, 2017

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Engineer to discuss Pompeii water systems at Fort Lewis College

A narrow street leading through the ruined town of Pompeii, near modern-day Naples, Italy. The San Juan Basin Archaeological Society…

November 4, 2017

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What’s next for a Grand Canyon tram? Prospects are bleak

The chances of moving forward with the Grand Canyon Escalade project now appear slim. One tribal delegate who voted for…

November 2, 2017

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Route 66 brewery sued by European company over name

Henry Lackey, the owner of the Route 66 Junkyard Brewery in the town of Grants, New Mexico, said this week…

November 1, 2017

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Plan keeps most of Sonoran Desert monument open to shooters

The Bureau of Land Management has recommended closing 53,300 acres of the Sonoran Desert National Monument to recreational shooting, but…

October 31, 2017

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King of the hills: Man conquers Colorado summits, autism

Scott Garcia, 24, with his backpack full of climbing gear in Pueblo. Garcia has autism but that does not stop…

October 30, 2017

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Riverhouse Children’s Center begins aeroponics project

From left to right, Beth Drum, Alpine Bank senior vice president; Darla Andersen, Riverhouse Children’s Center executive director; and Eric…

October 30, 2017

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When wild burros flew and rafted whitewater

resident recalls historic Grand Canyon roundup

October 29, 2017

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Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad’s Ghost Crawl will haunt your Halloween

curator shares stories from railroad’s early days

October 28, 2017

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Fremont culture focus of talk in Cortez

Yaquinto’s talk will focus on new research, some with unexpected results, on the Fremont culture in Northwest Colorado through use…

October 28, 2017

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Nature Center at Butler Corner takes shape

visitors center going up; education tours underway

October 27, 2017

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Estimated population of endangered squirrel plummets after wildfire in Arizona

A Mount Graham red squirrel darts through trees on Mount Graham near Safford, Ariz. State officials say the endangered squirrel…

October 24, 2017

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Brutal conditions challenge workers on Manitou Incline

A worker tosses a rock from the work being done at the top of the Manitou Incline on Pikes Peak…

October 23, 2017

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Farm Service Agency reminds farmers, ranchers of loan opportunities

Journal file During the 2017 fiscal year, Colorado FSA obligated $48,554,504 in loans to under-served borrowers and beginning farmers and…

October 23, 2017

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Pine beetle poses threat to Southwest Colorado forests

3 species combine to kill ponderosa trees near Vallecito

October 22, 2017

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A historic orchard in Dolores produces Teal Cider

Restoration group helps revive apple trees

October 21, 2017

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Aspen bartender using tips to help people, nonprofits

From raising money to help hospitals care for cancer patients to environmental organizations combating climate change, since January the Aspen…

October 18, 2017