Writers on the Range
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- Just weird enough
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The quirky, kitschy and beautifully morbid allure of the Salton Sea
- By Dennis Hinkamp / Writers on the Range
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- Hey, Utah
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Americans love their public lands, so stop trying to get rid of them
- By Aaron Weiss / Writers on the Range
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- A false solution
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It’s time to get real about plastic recycling – or lack thereof
- By Karen Mockler / Writers on the Range
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- A wake-up call
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Devastation of L.A. fires could happen anywhere – even Durango
- By Dave Marston / Writers on the Range
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- Savoring darkness
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Alaska’s endless nights offer cool respite from Earth’s encroaching heat
- By Tim Lydon / Writers on the Range
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- Of bears and Bears Ears
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A rundown of what Westerners cared about in 2024
- By Betsy Marston
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- All along the watchtower
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Observations of a San Juan Mountain fire lookout
- By Rick Freimuth / Writers on the Range
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- Turning 'nothing' into something
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‘Centennial’ reminds us land is more than just the backdrop to the West
- By Patricia J. Rettig / Writers on the Range
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- Scrapping the stigma
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Opening up about mental illness will help make us all healthier
- By David Marston / Writers on the Range
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- Trump's public lands playbook
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This time, public sentiment, law are on conservation’s side
- By Jennifer Rokala / Writes on the Range
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- Recipe for disaster?
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Trump’s unsound policies on tariffs and workers portend an economic fallout
- By David Marston / Writers on the Range
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- Coexisting with compassion
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Takeaways in the wake of Grizzly 399’s tragic death
- By Wendy Keefover & Kristin Combs / Writers on the Range
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- Western lament
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Red-leaning states are abandoning pragmatic conservatism
- By Jonathan Thompson / Writers on the Range
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- A natural ally
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We need mountain lions to do their job
- By Dan Ashe / Writers on the range
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- Dam'ed if they don't
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Lake Powell operators can no longer turn blind eye to dead pool
- By Zak Podmore / Writers on the Range
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- Pick your poison
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How a controversial herbicide saved a Utah lake
- By Ted Williams / Writers on the Range
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- People power
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Without volunteers, the Colorado Trail would be nowhere
- By David Marston / Writers on the Range
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- Wolf tales
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Biologist details 40 years of living with wolves in northern Montana
- By Ben Long / Writers on the Range
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- Fire on the mountain
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When fire danger is high, hikers turn into smoke-battling vigilantes
- By Zeke Lloyd / Writers on the Range
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- Beyond net zero
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Utilities should focus on better batteries and smarter management
- By Auden Schendler / Writers on the Range
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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.