Writers on the Range
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- A mile in their boots
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Understanding avalanches requires examining own, others’ blind spots
- By Molly Absolon / Writers on the Range
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- Still in the crosshairs
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Culture wars at root of embattled Bears Ears National Monument
- By Stephen Trimble
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- Free land wasn't free
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Family takes steps to right history’s wrongs against Native Nations
- By Rebecca Clarren / Writers on the Range
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- Old stomping grounds
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A hypothetical glimpse into the lives of Colorado’s new residents
- By Clint McKnight / Writers on the Range
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- The sandy Juan
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Glen Canyon Dam and the muddy mess it's left behind
- By Dave Marston / Writers on the Range
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- War comes home
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Middle East conflict reverberates in tiny town 7,000 miles from Gaza
- By Matt Witt / Writers on the Range
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- Who's the boss?
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When it comes to Wilderness, we are not in charge – which is what makes it so special
- By John Clayton / Writers on the Range
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- Git along, pardners
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Collaboration on conservation goes a lot farther than insults
- By Ben Long / Writers on the Range
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- Where have all the doctors gone?
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Shortage of obstetrics in rural areas puts women at risk
- By Katie Klingsporn / Writers on the Range
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- Minding the gap
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Energy guru says bridging energy transition easier than we think
- By Dave Marston / Writers on the Range
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- Luck, kindness & perseverance
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One Venezuelan woman’s harrowing story of coming to America
- By Laura Pritchett / Writers on the Range
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- Year in review
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A look back at the things Westerners cared about in 2023
- By Betsy Marston
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- 'Canary in the world'
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Decline of ubiquitous bird could be harbinger of what’s to come
- By Pepper Trail / Writers on the Range
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- Keeping the dream alive
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Ski bum culture faceplants into reality of ski town living
- By Heather Hansman / Writers on the Range
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- Outrage in Wyoming
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Auction of national park inholding short-sighted, foolish
- By Savannah Rose / Writers on the Range
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- Hunting for solutions
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Non-resident hunters, private landowners play crucial role in conservation
- By Lesli Allison / Writers on the Range
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- Roughing it
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No better way to appreciate what we have than to live without it
- By Jacob Richards / Writers on the Range
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- Pulling thistles, sowing hope
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A little may go a long way in the battle of invasive weeds
- By Susan Marsh
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- It takes all kinds
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Farewell to two radicals with a common goal: changing the West
- By Ernie Atencio
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- Shoulder to shoulder
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The West has too many visiting hunters, to the detriment of locals and wildlife
- By Andrew Carpenter
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- 05/28/2026
- Quick 'n' Dirty
- By Missy Votel
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Help for the Demon Bridge, Highway 550 N closure, and fire mitigation falls off
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- 05/28/2026
- Getting crafty
- By Haylee May / Colorado Public Radio
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Colorado brewers buck national trend by adapting to changing times
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- 05/21/2026
- Taming the ART
- By Missy Votel
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City chooses education, striping over speed limit on River Trail
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- 05/21/2026
- Planned Parenthood reopens
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PPRM president credits local community in getting clinic running again
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- Short legs, big party
- 05/28/2026
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On most days, Tracy Harwood spends her time as a court clerk for the City of Durango. But next Thurs., June 4 – International Corgi Day – she hopes to bring something entirely different to town: short legs, wiggly butts and oversized personalities.
- River cowboy
- 05/21/2026
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It’s a mash-up made in Westernwear heaven. Sort of. Seems Chaco, the purveyor of the iconic strappy dirtbag river rat footwear, has joined forces with Wrangler, as in tight jeans, big belt buckles, bull riding and snap shirt fame.
- Making plans
- 05/14/2026
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Wondering what’s up with the old 9-R Admin building at the end of E. 2nd Avenue that was going to be a fire department, then wasn’t going to be a fire department and is now going to be City Hall and the Police Department?The City of Durango will demystify plans for the historic building during a public session Wed., May 20, 5:30-7:30 p.m. at the Durango Recreation Center.
- Going for the gold
- 04/30/2026
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Turns out, blondes do have more fun, or at least they get more awards. Last week, Ska Brewing won the gold medal for its True Blonde Ale in the English-Style Pale Ale category at the 2026 World Beer Cup. This is the third win for the Blonde at the World Beer Cup, held in Philadelphia on April 22 and pegged as one of the world’s most prestigious beer competitions.