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Making a park out of a monument

Southern Arizona takes up bid to upgrade Chiricahua

DATE: Oct 1, 2016 | CATEGORY: Regional News

20th anniversary rekindles anger

Economic benefits of park questions

DATE: Sep 18, 2016 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

Forest Service collects native seeds for uncertain future

Beetle kill, drought, fire and climate change make seed banks a smart investment

DATE: Aug 30, 2016 | CATEGORY: Local News

As National Parks celebrate 100 years, visitor misbehavior abounds

Getting the perfect selfie can create chaos

DATE: Aug 28, 2016 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

Poll: 55 percent of Utahans support a Bears Ears monument

A recent poll commissioned by The Pew Charitable Trusts has found that 55 percent of Utah residents support the idea of a Bears Ears National Monument. Forty-one percent oppose the idea. ...

DATE: Aug 20, 2016 | CATEGORY: Local News

Cliff Spencer went from intern to superintendent in National Park Service

MESA VERDE NATIONAL PARK – In 1984, Cliff Spencer was interviewing with Chief Ranger Rick Gale at Santa Monica Mountains Recreation Area, near Los Angeles. Spencer was there at t...

DATE: Aug 7, 2016 | CATEGORY: Local News

Push for Bears Ears monument marks latest Western land fight

Interior secretary greeted by opponents who say national monument designation would limit economic growth

DATE: Jul 14, 2016 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Hermosa Creek trails and campgrounds could see change

Change could be coming to some of the trails and camping areas in the Hermosa Creek watershed. The potential changes are outlined in a draft plan released this week that will gov...

DATE: Jun 30, 2016 | CATEGORY: Local News

Show and tell: People and their parks in the Southwest

The rich history and culture of national parks and monuments in the Four Corners tis the focus of a new exhibit at the In addition to highlighting the history of the National Park Service ...

DATE: Jun 29, 2016 | CATEGORY: Local News

Great Old Broad Rose Chilcoat retires

Rose Chilcoat has retired, but she will remain a Great Old Broad. After 15 years with Great Old Broads for Wilderness, the lifelong conservation advocate credited for growing the ...

DATE: Jun 5, 2016 | CATEGORY: Local News

Feds hope to clear the air at national parks

Comments taken in Denver over proposal to protect views

DATE: Jun 1, 2016 | CATEGORY: Local News

Committee criticizes Interior Department for ‘culture of corruption’

Witnesses say violations are not the norm

DATE: May 25, 2016 | CATEGORY: Local News

Photos: Durango gets ‘Wet and Wild’

Photos: Thousands take to the streets for ‘No Kings’ march and rally in Durango

Photos: Navajo Trail OpenFriday was the first day of the Navajo Trail Open at Hillcrest Golf Club

Friday was the first day of the Navajo Trail Open at Hillcrest Golf Club

Photos: Durango Fire Protection District opens Station 2

Photos: Hundreds gather to honor fallen Bloomfield Police officer Timothy OntiverosA solemn procession stretched for blocks Monday morning along West Apache Street in Farmington – a display of unity, grief and honor for Bloomfield Police Officer Timothy Ontiveros, 32.About 7 a.m., a large contingent of law enforcement, motorcyclists, friends and grieving family prepared to embark on the motorcade to the 9 a.m. service at the Bloomfield High School football stadium to celebrate the life of the officer.

A solemn procession stretched for blocks Monday morning along West Apache Street in Farmington – a d...

Photos: IHBC Subaru Mountain Bike RaceCobe Freeburn, Sofia Waite were victorious on Sunday

Cobe Freeburn, Sofia Waite were victorious on Sunday

Sidney Andrew easily won Iron Horse Bicycle Classic women’s pro road race

Photos: IHBC men’s pro road raceCobe Freeburn won Iron Horse Bicycle Classic men’s pro road race on Saturday

Cobe Freeburn won Iron Horse Bicycle Classic men’s pro road race on Saturday

Making a park out of a monument

20th anniversary rekindles anger

Forest Service collects native seeds for uncertain future

As National Parks celebrate 100 years, visitor misbehavior abounds

Poll: 55 percent of Utahans support a Bears Ears monument

Cliff Spencer went from intern to superintendent in National Park Service

Push for Bears Ears monument marks latest Western land fight

Hermosa Creek trails and campgrounds could see change

Show and tell: People and their parks in the Southwest

Great Old Broad Rose Chilcoat retires

Feds hope to clear the air at national parks

Committee criticizes Interior Department for ‘culture of corruption’

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