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Offshore fracking under scrutiny

California considers tougher regulations

DATE: Aug 7, 2013 | CATEGORY: Good Earth

U.S. triples its solar energy capacity

The U.S. has tripled its solar-power-generating capacity since 2010 and increased it tenfold since 2007, according to a new report from the nonprofit advocacy group Environment America. ...

DATE: Jul 31, 2013 | CATEGORY: Good Earth

Earth Briefs

Mountain lion workshop to be held Saturday Durango Nature Studies will host a mountain lion workshop from 10 a.m. to noon Saturday at Durango Nature Center in Bondad. T...

DATE: Jul 31, 2013 | CATEGORY: Good Earth

Stopping erosion in its tracks

Project aims to preserve hillside at old mine site near Durango

DATE: Jul 31, 2013 | CATEGORY: Good Earth

‘Microplastic’ is polluting Great Lakes

Tiny pellets being linked to personal hygiene products

DATE: Jul 31, 2013 | CATEGORY: Good Earth

Earth Briefs

Mancos State Park announces programs Mancos State Park, 42545 County Road N in Mancos, will offer these programs: A butterfly program will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday. N...

DATE: Jul 24, 2013 | CATEGORY: Good Earth

County fair to feature young entrepreneurs

Entrepreneurship is an important factor in creating a strong economy for the 21st century. Entrepreneurs have the innovation and creativity skills to turn challenges into opportu...

DATE: Jul 24, 2013 | CATEGORY: Good Earth

If hail knocks your garden down, give it some TLC

By Darrin Parmenter Oh, hail, no. In arid Southwest Colorado we typically don’t see hail or hail damage like our brethren on the Front Range. Our days are typically fi...

DATE: Jul 24, 2013 | CATEGORY: Good Earth

Stray bird sparks frenzy in N.M.

Fans flock to spy tropical wood-rail

DATE: Jul 24, 2013 | CATEGORY: Good Earth

Drought requires us to rethink food production

“When the well is dry, we know the worth of water.” – Benjamin Franklin It feels odd to live in western Oregon and write about impending water shortages. Historically,...

DATE: Jul 24, 2013 | CATEGORY: Good Earth

This land is our land

Film festival in Pagosa looks at the West

DATE: Jul 24, 2013 | CATEGORY: Good Earth

Fleeting dayflowers deserve close inspection

The cheery blue color of dayflowers (Commelina communis) – so named because each flower lasts but a day – does nothing to dispel some pity I feel for them. Not that the petals cr...

DATE: Jul 24, 2013 | CATEGORY: Good Earth

About a dozen cutbow trout thrown from a Colorado Parks and Wildlife truck

Durango High School baseball defeats Montrose 8-4 on Saturday

Photos: Senior day for Durango High School boys lacrosseDHS boys lacrosse defeats Montrose High School 17-7

DHS boys lacrosse defeats Montrose High School 17-7

Photos/video: Galloping alongThe Rio Grande Southern Galloping Goose No.5

The Rio Grande Southern Galloping Goose No.5

Photos: It’s all about sportsmanship at annual Bowker Games

Play ball: Demons in action at homeDurango High School baseball wins over Montezuma-Cortez on Tuesday

Durango High School baseball wins over Montezuma-Cortez on Tuesday

Photos: Hands Off! RallyAbout 1,000 people participate on Saturday in the Hands Off! Rally in Durango

About 1,000 people participate on Saturday in the Hands Off! Rally in Durango

Photos: Hadestown Durango High School Troupe 1096 rehearse Hadestown Teen Edition

Durango High School Troupe 1096 rehearse Hadestown Teen Edition

DHS lost to Grand Junction High School 10-4 on Friday afternoon