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Laura Clellan becomes first female director of Colorado Parks and Wildlife since divisions merged in 2011

State commission voted unanimously Monday to confirm her after 150 applicants applied.

DATE: Feb 27, 2026 | CATEGORY: Southwest Life

How solar storms light up the sky

Greetings stargazers. The current sunspot cycle maximum continues to amaze. Several times during the past year, the Aurora Borealis has been visible in the Durango sky. It was here again a c...

DATE: Feb 6, 2026 | CATEGORY: Southwest Life

And the West is History: D&RGW ‘Bumblebee’ Engine No. 268 – 1952

DATE: Dec 21, 2025 | CATEGORY: And the West is History

Pushback by counties on solar projects is challenging climate goals, Colorado officials say

Cities, counties say report by the Colorado Energy Office was tailored to aid the governor in dictating solar siting rules, much as he has done around housing

DATE: Oct 26, 2025 | CATEGORY: Southwest Life

Herd mentality: Goats deployed by some Colorado cities for better environmental results

Animals provide weed control and fire mitigation in Grand Junction, Superior and elsewhere around the state

DATE: Jun 30, 2025 | CATEGORY: Southwest Life

Fence around billionaire’s San Luis Valley ranch leads to new state law

Legislation gives local governments the authority to prohibit disruptive fences

DATE: May 30, 2025 | CATEGORY: Southwest Life

Colorado water project funding is drying up

Under Senate Bill 40, a nine-member panel would examine new options to replace severance tax money

DATE: Mar 19, 2025 | CATEGORY: Southwest Life

Colorado launches dark sky program at these 12 state parks

A dozen Colorado state parks are aiming to tamp down light pollution and make it easier for stargazers to check out the night skies with support from a new dark sky program. The Colorado Sta...

DATE: Jan 26, 2025 | CATEGORY: Southwest Life

Dazzling Ice Castles draw tourists to Colorado and other states

NORTH WOODSTOCK, N.H. – An annual architectural celebration of ice is up and running again in New Hampshire and several other states. Ice Castles, which are both temporary art installations...

DATE: Jan 26, 2025 | CATEGORY: Travel

Shelby Jabour named to Graceland University dean’s list

The honor roll lists for Graceland University’s 2024 fall term have been announced, and Shelby Jabour of Mancos has been named to the dean’s list. Graceland University students with a GPA be...

DATE: Jan 17, 2025 | CATEGORY: Community

Couple grateful for help with flat tire

DATE: Aug 16, 2024 | CATEGORY: Community

Why did it take so long for the Navajo Nation to secure a Superfund designation?

Waste from 40 years of uranium mining has contaminated watersheds across the reservation

DATE: Apr 2, 2024 | CATEGORY: Southwest Life