What if we have another dry winter? ‘Think of our mountains like a big sponge’
Scientists and water managers hope for snow, but they have reason for concern
DATE: Dec 9, 2021 | CATEGORY: Local News
‘Atmospheric river,’ ‘bomb cyclone’ and ‘snowmageddon’; How do scientists come up with weather terms?
Some phrases make it into the Glossary of Meteorology, others don’t
DATE: Dec 8, 2021 | CATEGORY: Local News
‘Great Resignation’ hits snowplow drivers: ‘Some (people) are not going to be happy with the level of service’
Durango residents can expect slower and less extensive plowing this winter
DATE: Dec 6, 2021 | CATEGORY: Local News
La Plata County driver who hit, killed professional cyclist gets prison
Family travels from Germany for Friday’s sentencing hearing
DATE: Dec 3, 2021 | CATEGORY: Local News
Event to discuss ‘Indigenous mascots’ is abruptly canceled in Durango
Community conversation called off shortly after Toh-Atin Gallery co-owner sends email
DATE: Dec 2, 2021 | CATEGORY: Local News
As visitor pressure rises, public land managers face new challenges
Education, partnerships are vital tools for handling recreation growth in Southwest Colorado
DATE: Dec 2, 2021 | CATEGORY: Southwest Life
Local public health officials prepare for omicron variant but await more information
Colorado sees first confirmed case Thursday
DATE: Dec 1, 2021 | CATEGORY: Local News
Feel good about your Christmas tree with help from Southwest Colorado conservation group
San Juan Mountains Association doubles impact of wildfire mitigation efforts
DATE: Nov 29, 2021 | CATEGORY: Local News
Rapid testing remains elusive in fight against COVID-19
Colorado lost an important tool when community sites phased out tests
DATE: Nov 25, 2021 | CATEGORY: Local News
Durango is a top recycler, but Colorado lags
State recycled and composted only 15.3% of its waste in 2020
DATE: Nov 23, 2021 | CATEGORY: Local News
Two orphaned moose calves in Silverton prompt reminder to give animals their space
Sightings across Southwest Colorado have been more frequent this year
DATE: Nov 22, 2021 | CATEGORY: Local News
Durango nonprofit helps build mapping tool to visualize climate, biodiversity of public lands
Program was created for policymakers, but can also inform local conservation efforts
