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Warming makes U.S. West megadrought worst in modern age, study says

Human-made global warming a cause, scientist says

April 17, 2020

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River, stream flows drop noticeably in New Mexico

Grande outlook looks to be half of average

April 16, 2020

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Colorado Parks and Wildlife reminds public to maintain a social distance from young wildlife

As wildlife becomes more visible, CPW and local parks receive an increase of office visits and calls reporting “rescued” young…

April 16, 2020

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San Juan Mountains Association to offer crosscut saw training via Zoom

Participants will train with sawyers to assist with the effort to keep trails clear and accessible throughout wilderness areas. The…

April 16, 2020

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Colorado Parks and Wildlife to hold online open house on mountain lion plan

The Draft West Slope Mountain Lion Management Plan will be presented in a Facebook open house at 3 p.m. Thursday.…

April 13, 2020

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Colorado Parks and Wildlife seeks comments on elk management plans

Herd management plans are developed by looking at the history of a herd, biological capabilities of the habitat, the publicâ€™s…

April 10, 2020

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Southwest Farm Fresh Cooperative invites new members

The Farm Flex market will offer consumers more flexibility in terms of payment options and item choice. SWFF will continue…

April 10, 2020

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La Plata County hay bank offers hay to farmers in need

For an application, email [email protected].

April 10, 2020

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Coronavirus sparks run on chicks, agricultural products

Whittney Young, pet and chicken department manager at the IFA Country Stores in Riverton, Utah, sells chicks to customers Thursday,…

April 10, 2020

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Government lawyer named as new Grand Canyon park leader

Edward Keable, currently the assistant solicitor of general law for the Office of the Solicitor of the Interior Department, will…

April 10, 2020

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Opening date for McPhee boat ramp delayed

1 is tentative date; breakwater needs repair

April 10, 2020

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Cattle conflicts prompt killing of endangered Mexican wolves

Documents made public Tuesday show the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service took the action in March after hazing, diversionary food…

April 9, 2020

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Mancos seed drive echoes WWII victory gardens

Farms, groups launch drive to encourage self-sufficiency

April 6, 2020

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Colorado scientists adjust to new pace under coronavirus

In Colorado’s academic world, there’s a class of workers deemed essential and required to continue work on college campuses. At…

April 3, 2020

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How to recreate responsibly outside during a disease pandemic

It’s OK to get outdoors, but don’t forget social-distancing guidelines

April 2, 2020

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A lesson from the Spanish influenza outbreak a century ago

distancing made a difference in Southwest Colorado

March 30, 2020

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Poorly prepared New Mexico suffered greatly in 1918 pandemic

On Oct. 11, 1918, first lady Edith Wilson, center, and President Woodrow Wilson, left, arrive in New York to take…

March 28, 2020

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Endangered gray wolf population on the rise in Southwest

of 163 is a 25% jump over previous year

March 22, 2020

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Mesa Verde National Park remains open

facilities temporarily closed to prevent virus spread

March 21, 2020

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IronWood revives mill west of Dolores, seeing opportunity in timber market

hired to produce veneer for plywood

March 9, 2020

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Montezuma Orchard Restoration Project announces workshops and events

March 14: Pruning in a historic apple orchard.March 21: Grafting at the Experimental Station in Yellow Jacket.March 28: Grafting at…

March 7, 2020

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San Juan Basin Archaeological Society to meet March 11

There will be a social at 6:30 p.m. before the talk. Hoffecker’s primary research focus is the global dispersal of…

March 6, 2020

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Southern Ute Boarding School listed as a ‘most endangered’ place

Colorado Preservation working with tribe on plans for site, which recalls painful chapter of U.S. history

March 5, 2020

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Former uranium mines on Navajo Nation up for assessments

The tribe and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency reached an agreement years ago to assess sites where they haven’t found…

March 2, 2020