Agriculture
Ute Mountain Ute Tribe awarded $9.6 million grant for land management improvements
The grant will help alleviate the effects of drought while improving water usage
Science & Technology
Southwest Life
Cloned black-footed ferret gives birth for first time ever
Experts: Proof clones can reproduce safely is key to restoration of endangered species
Local News
Ignacio FFA chapter to add new chicken coop building
School district’s agricultural education department received grant to help pay for 160-square-foot structure
Local News
Powerhouse in Durango to offer licensed prekindergarten child care services
City Council approves lease amendment to allow toddler, preschool classrooms
Local News
Durango High School seeks to limit distractions with new cellphone policy
Students must put devices in caddies before start of each class
Local News
Northern lights leave Durango, Silverton residents awe-struck
NOAA forecasts another dazzling show this evening
Local News
Durango plans free thermostat replacement program for 2025
Project will allow residents to upgrade heating and cooling systems free of charge
Local News
Technology in agriculture luring more students to field, Colorado State University president says
Amy Parsons visited Durango, Western Slope as part of community outreach trip
Local News
Can an app help pair roommates and ease the housing crisis in Durango, La Plata County?
‘It’s like a match.com for roommates’
Regional News
A pioneering study tells us how snow disappears into thin air
A better understanding of sublimation could help water managers make more accurate predictions
Regional News
Under new law, Coloradans gain power to repair cellphones, computers and more
Policy gives consumers more control over devices they own
Local News
Photos: Durango High School ag classes raise sheep
Durango High School students from left, Kylee Cheese, 15, Shaylee Valencia, 16, Lilli Williams, 16, and Grier Metz, 14, hold Mini, Hannah, Donald and Mickey, all Jacob sheep being raised…
Education
Mancos science students walk away with multiple awards at state science fair
Multiple students were given grand awards and Brady Archer won two teacher awards
What's up in Durango Skies
Sunspots and Prominences
Greetings, stargazers. The total eclipse happened. I was lucky enough to be able to get to it and avoid the clouds, but stupid enough to spend much of the time…
Local News
Sliding toward a snow and avalanche studies certificate
First cohort of students in Fort Lewis College working through new program
Local News
Last coal-fired engine departs Durango train station, marking end of an era
Saturday was bittersweet for crews who sent No. 481 on its final ride before it’s converted for oil use
Regional News
Colorado scientists develop a laser to measure cow burps
Randy Neil opens a gate as he moves his cattle Tuesday from one pasture to another near Ignacio. Neil rotates his cattle, a cross of Hereford, Angus and Simmental, every…
Local News
Mountain Middle School students blast off with rockets
Eighth graders launch 2-liter bottles during presentation
Local News
Durango residents say leap day is another chance to make the most of life
In a world where there never seems to be enough time, some are grateful for an extra day this year
Local News
Fort Lewis College professors dig into nuances of media literacy
Instructors discuss how to detect misinformation, disinformation at Durango Public Library
Local News
Powerhouse Science Center receives $100K grant for professional development and infrastructure
New funding allows museum to buy transportation for educators
Local News
Durango High School principal says new campus management app is not a threat to student privacy
Concerns over access to information creates avenue for district to share its Data Protection Addendum
Local News
‘Fotokite’ gives Durango police a bird’s-eye view of Snowdown crowds
Tethered drone was used during Snowdown Light Parade
Local News
Tesla closer to coming to Durango after city OKs service contract with electric vehicle manufacturer
Eight supercharging stations would be installed at Transit Center
Local News
Are art and artificial intelligence compatible?
AI can be a powerful tool, but how it’s wielded is important, Fort Lewis College students and staff say
Local News
City of Durango to adopt ‘.gov’ website domain for enhanced security
Change won’t affect residents’ access to site or staff contacts
Local News
Sticks in snow
Snowtography sites in the southwest could foster more climate-resilient forests
Regional News
Annular solar eclipse attracts travelers to Mesa Verde National Park
‘Ring of fire’ leaves spectators awe-struck
Local News
Southwest Colorado braces for eclipse traffic
Drivers heading toward Mesa Verde National Park should prepare for ‘heavy traffic,’ CDOT warns