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No major species dieoffs from Animas River contamination a cause for optimism

If the pollution in the Animas River was a comet, the tail would be passing through the town of Durango now, said Aaron Kimple with Mountain Studies Institute. Like a comet, the 3...

What’s next for dealing with toxic river flow?

Officials say analyzing test results will be the next key step in addressing the toxic mine waste water that contaminated the Animas River. Butch Knowlton, director of the Office ...

Catastrophe on the Animas

Toxic water floods river after EPA disaster at Gold King Mine in Silverton

Lambs, rabbits and kettle corn: It’s county fair week

The La Plata County Fair will take place at the La Plata County Fairgrounds, 2500 Main Ave. For more information, visit http://co.laplata.co.us/departments_officials/general_services/fairgro...

Noxious daisy

Unseasonably wet spring forcing weed managers to get aggressive

Green dreams grow into reality

Ohana Kuleana Community Garden offers camaraderie and fresh produce

Dream League softball season has special needs athletes dancing on the diamond

‘Dream League’ softball providing an opportunity for special-needs athletes

Managing the future of Hermosa Creek

Forest Service evaluating campsites, trails, habitat

Buddhist monks share their Green Tara

Durango – ‘a refuge for humanity’ – one stop on their national tour

Homelessness: When camping is the only option

Agencies struggle to balance environmental effects against homeless needs

Durango’s little mermaids learn to swim like a fish

Kids strap on fins for mermaid camp

Organizational and cultural changes come to Sheriff’s Office

Sean Smith seeks to return an ethos of service