Conservation - The Durango Herald

Georgia O’Keeffe’s views of the New Mexico desert will be preserved with conservation plan

SANTA FE – A new conservation agreement will preserve land with breathtaking desert vistas that inspired the work of 20th century painter Georgia O’Keeffe and ensure visitors access to an ad...

DATE: Dec 13, 2025 | CATEGORY: New Mexico

Proposed Endangered Species Act rollbacks could limit future habitat for Mexican wolves

Late last month, the Trump administration proposed to roll back specific Endangered Species Act (ESA) regulations that would, among other changes, severely limit the designation of critical ...

DATE: Dec 13, 2025 | CATEGORY: New Mexico

Mexican gray wolf ‘Taylor’ crosses I-40 for the third time

The wandering male Mexican gray wolf “Taylor” was spotted west of Albuquerque this week, the third time this particular wolf has traveled outside of the protected zone and north of Interstat...

DATE: Nov 27, 2025 | CATEGORY: Southwest Life

Your Thanksgiving leftovers are harming the planet. There are ways to shop and cook smarter

A major highlight of Thanksgiving is the menu, but the big meal can come with a lot of wasted food. Experts say a pinch of extra planning can ensure more gets eaten. Roughly 320 million poun...

DATE: Nov 25, 2025 | CATEGORY: Food

New Mexico wolf relocation prompts outcry from advocates

‘Taylor’ the latest gray wolf to wander outside government boundary

DATE: Nov 15, 2025 | CATEGORY: New Mexico

Public land patriots: SJMA Volunteers Help the Forest

As we enter fall and aspen leaves have turned in the high country, there are fewer U.S. Forest Service personnel to help monitor, preserve and protect our federal public lands. Bu dget cuts ...

DATE: Nov 12, 2025 | CATEGORY: Gulliford's Travels

Fruitful advice for getting the most from a refrigerator and making groceries last longer

After carefully choosing the freshest produce at the market, people face even more choices with vegetables, fruit, meat and dairy products at home that can help prolong freshness, minimize w...

DATE: Nov 11, 2025 | CATEGORY: Food

SJMA’s Trees for Conservation celebrates 13 years

Many are familiar with the San Juan Mountains Association’s Christmas tree lot. We offer wild, locally sourced trees and wreaths – along with farmed trees – to brighten your home for the hol...

DATE: Nov 7, 2025 | CATEGORY: Southwest Life