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Drought reveals ancient ‘hunger stones’ in European river

DECIN, Czech Republic – Because of this summer’s drought in Central Europe, boulders known as “hunger stones” are reappearing in the Elbe River. The low water levels in the river ...

DATE: Aug 23, 2018 | CATEGORY: Travel

And the West is History

100 years ago: William Silver and G.N. Alkire, who were “members of the state constabulary,” arrived in Durango to “bring in the alleged horse thieves and jail breakers” from Ignacio. ...

DATE: Aug 23, 2018 | CATEGORY: And the West is History

Purgatory offers September nature walks

San Juan Mountains Association, in partnership with the San Juan National Forest, offers self-guided nature tours through September at Purgatory Resort, 1 Skier Place. People can ...

DATE: Aug 22, 2018 | CATEGORY: Southwest Life

Silverton Innovation Expo to start Tuesday

Mountain Studies Institute will hold its second annual Silverton Innovation Expo from Tuesday through Thursday in Silverton. The expo brings together industry representatives, bus...

DATE: Aug 22, 2018 | CATEGORY: Southwest Life

Agricultural program deadline is Sept. 30

The deadline to apply for the fellowship with the Colorado Agricultural Leadership Program is Sept. 30. Accepted applicants attend 10 seminars and 41 days of intense training in C...

DATE: Aug 22, 2018 | CATEGORY: Southwest Life

Lake Mead water shortage could spell trouble for Colorado

State may be asked to share supply with southern neighbors

DATE: Aug 22, 2018 | CATEGORY: Southwest Life

And the West is History

100 years ago: The highest temperature in Durango was 79 degrees and the lowest was 51, with 13.5 hours of sunlight during the day. The sun rose at 6:29 a.m. and set at 8:01 p.m. ...

DATE: Aug 22, 2018 | CATEGORY: And the West is History

Science Says: Hotter weather turbocharges U.S. West wildfires

As temperatures rise in the U.S. West, so do the flames. The years with the most acres burned by wildfires have some of the hottest temperatures, an Associated Press analysis of f...

DATE: Aug 20, 2018 | CATEGORY: Southwest Life

Europe sees sharp rise in measles: 41,000 cases, 37 deaths

BERLIN – The World Health Organization says the number of measles cases in Europe jumped sharply during the first six months of 2018 and at least 37 people have died. The U.N. age...

DATE: Aug 20, 2018 | CATEGORY: Health

Hunters can check closures, fire info online

Colorado Parks and Wildlife announced that hunters can check the latest backcountry travel, fire and closure information with U.S. Forest Service and the Bureau of Land Management agencies. ...

DATE: Aug 20, 2018 | CATEGORY: Southwest Life

And the West is History

100 years ago: John B. Gray was a visitor to Durango and was said to be “a good man for Graden Co.” because he “knew a hog better than the hogs’ ancestors.” 75 years ago: A...

DATE: Aug 19, 2018 | CATEGORY: And the West is History

1 in 7 children of Zika-infected moms have problems

NEW YORK – One out of every seven babies born to U.S. mothers who were infected with Zika during pregnancy developed some kind of health problem, according to the first long-term look at tho...

DATE: Aug 19, 2018 | CATEGORY: Health

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Photos: Archers take aimPurgatory Resort hosts the Total Archery Challenge 30002026Parley Jessop, of Durango, practices at the base area at Purgatory Resort before competing in the Total Archery Challenge on Saturday up the mountain shooting at 3D targets in multiple courses built for different skill levels. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)30002081Archers practice at the base area at Purgatory Resort during the Total Archery Challenge on Saturday before going up the mountain to shoot at 3D targets in multiple courses built for different skill levels. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)30001881Vendors fill the base area at Purgatory Resort during the Total Archery Challenge on Saturday. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)30002077Archers practice at the base area at Purgatory Resort during the Total Archery Challenge on Saturday. Archers went up the mountain to shoot at 3D targets in multiple courses built for different skill levels. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)30002309Archers collect their arrows while practicing at the base area at Purgatory Resort during the Total Archery Challenge on Saturday. Archers went up the mountain to shoot at 3D targets in multiple courses built for different skill levels. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)30001915Vendors fill the base area at Purgatory Resort during the Total Archery Challenge on Saturday. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)30001308Archers practice at the base area at Purgatory Resort during the Total Archery Challenge on Saturday. Archers then went up the mountain to shoot at 3D targets in multiple courses built for different skill levels. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)30001867Archers practice at the base area at Purgatory Resort during the Total Archery Challenge on Saturday. Then, Archers went up the mountain to shoot at 3D targets in multiple courses built for different skill levels. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)30001463Archers wait in line to take the chairlift at Purgatory Resort during the Total Archery Challenge on Saturday. Archers went up the mountain to shoot at 3D targets in multiple courses built for different skill levels. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)30001334Archers practice at the base area at Purgatory Resort during the Total Archery Challenge on Saturday. They went up the mountain to shoot at 3D targets in multiple courses built for different skill levels. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)30001789Archers collect their arrows while practicing at the base area at Purgatory Resort during the Total Archery Challenge on Saturday. Archers went up the mountain to shoot at 3D targets in multiple courses built for different skill levels. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)9751161Archers practice at the base area at Purgatory Resort during the Total Archery Challenge on Saturday. Archers then went up the mountain to shoot at 3D targets in multiple courses built for different skill levels. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)
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