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Despite its iconic stature, the plight of the native Colorado River cutthroat trout has been both challenging and uncertain.KOTO’s Cara Pallone shares…
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Western San Miguel and Montrose Counties, which edge up against the Utah border in a vast patchwork of red rock canyons, juniper forests and sage-covered…
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Prescribed burns are a useful tool against the increasing danger of wildfires in the Western United States. But there’s a risk. So, how do you convince…
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When natural food sources fail to feed black bears, they often find new sources of food among humans. KDNK’s Raleigh Burleigh reports on how Coloradans…
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Tucked into a corner of San Miguel County, one small community is embarking on a big endeavor toward sustainability. With a sole dirt road leading to it,…
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San Miguel County –which hovers around 8,000 people and is tucked into the Southwest corner of Colorado – can best be described as a “tale of two…
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The Ute Mountain Ute Tribe operates a large farm and ranch on its lands in Southwestern Colorado. It grows crops like alfalfa and artisan corn, and raises…
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Farmers across a broad spectrum of the agriculture industry are embracing the “healthy soil” movement. A key component of healthy soil is the amount of…
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The Brown-capped Rosy-Finch is a small passerine bird of the Rocky Mountain West known for its dusky pink plumage. But don’t let the delicate hue fool…
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The invasive Russian olive tree can cause havoc in river ecosystems around the West. But a group of organizations outside of Durango has found a way to…