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Forest Service to allow chain saws in two Southwest Colorado wilderness areas

Wilderness advocates fear decision sets precedent, could chip away at Wilderness Act

DATE: May 9, 2019 | CATEGORY: Local News

Can wild bighorns, domestic sheep coexist in Weminuche Wilderness?

Forest Service says it needs more data before making final decision on grazing

DATE: Dec 13, 2018 | CATEGORY: Southwest Life

Injured hiker rescued north of Vallecito Reservoir

47-year-old man fell into creek

DATE: Jul 17, 2018 | CATEGORY: Local News

‘Western Horseman’ features a La Plata County family

Nothing can beat the sweeping rugged scenery in the Weminuche Wilderness, and seeing it from horseback is a memorable experience. That experience is featured in the February issue...

DATE: Feb 22, 2017 | CATEGORY: Local News

Report: Beetle kill expanding rapidly in southern Colorado

Annual survey shows beetles in 350,000 acres across state

DATE: Jan 25, 2017 | CATEGORY: Local News

Spruce beetle infestation crosses Continental Divide

The devastating spruce beetle infestation in the San Juan Mountains has crossed the Continental Divide, and within the next few years, will spread into the high country around Durango and Si...

DATE: Jan 21, 2017 | CATEGORY: Local News

Snow arrives, and two llamas remain missing above Vallecito Reservoir

Hope remains thrifty, tough natives of the Andes are still alive

DATE: Nov 24, 2016 | CATEGORY: Local News

Refuse left in wilderness a ‘never-ending’ problem

Hundreds of pounds of refuse clutter forests

DATE: Oct 18, 2016 | CATEGORY: Local News

Reported sightings, but no solid leads on missing llamas

The search for two missing llamas – aka Chai and Dawson – has included sporadic sightings and insightful intuitions of their wanderings, but nothing that has proved fruitful in the 1½-month ...

DATE: Sep 29, 2016 | CATEGORY: Local News

Attempts to rescue lost llamas fail in Weminuche Wilderness

Efforts to capture two pack llamas that have been stranded for a month in the Weminuche Wilderness have so far been unsuccessful. The llamas, Dawson and Chai, accompanied two wome...

DATE: Sep 13, 2016 | CATEGORY: Local News

Women lost in wilderness ‘thought we were going to die’

Women recount two nights spent in Weminuche Wilderness

DATE: Aug 21, 2016 | CATEGORY: Local News

Llamas fending for themselves in high country

Animals left behind when hikers rescued by helicopter

DATE: Aug 18, 2016 | CATEGORY: Local News

Photos: Animus on the AnimasBoxing in Durango took place on beautiful summer day on July 5

Boxing in Durango took place on beautiful summer day on July 5

Photos: Archers take aimPurgatory Resort hosts the Total Archery Challenge

Purgatory Resort hosts the Total Archery Challenge

Photos: A rockin’ good timeThe 71st annual Four Corners Gem and Mineral Show

The 71st annual Four Corners Gem and Mineral Show

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...

Forest Service to allow chain saws in two Southwest Colorado wilderness areas

Can wild bighorns, domestic sheep coexist in Weminuche Wilderness?

Injured hiker rescued north of Vallecito Reservoir

‘Western Horseman’ features a La Plata County family

Report: Beetle kill expanding rapidly in southern Colorado

Spruce beetle infestation crosses Continental Divide

Snow arrives, and two llamas remain missing above Vallecito Reservoir

Refuse left in wilderness a ‘never-ending’ problem

Reported sightings, but no solid leads on missing llamas

Attempts to rescue lost llamas fail in Weminuche Wilderness

Women lost in wilderness ‘thought we were going to die’

Llamas fending for themselves in high country

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