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The Hive, a youth gathering space in Durango, looks for a new home
A local space for youth and adults to skate and participate in artistic activities is being forced to move from its downtown location in Durango, Colorado, a town known for its hiking, biking, skiing, and climbing. At the Hive’s Farewell Ramp Jam, skateboarders of all ages and skill levels showed...
Prescribed Fire on the Dolores Ranger District
Prescribed fire is a part of life in Southwestern Colorado. Designed to reduce the chance of catastrophic wildfire and restore or maintain healthy forests, many prescribed fires take place in the urban/wildland interface, where communities and public lands meet. KSJD’s Cara Gildar talks with Matt Traynham, Dolores District Fire Management Officer about the prescribed fire planning process and the upcoming season.
Wildfire with 'high potential to spread quickly' sparks on windy day in Colorado
A fire with a 'high potential to spread quickly' has sparked west of Durango, prompting a pre-evacuation notice for 85 residences. Durango Fire Protection District is heading up the response. The wildfire is located in the Lightner Creek area near the Lightner Creek Mobile Park. Initially, the blaze was reported to be 3 acres in size, but high winds could cause the fire to quickly spread. Those in the pre-evacuation zone, which includes the mobile park, are asked by authorities to pay close attention to potential updates. This is a developing story. Find additional information here and here. STAY INFORMED: Get free Colorado news with our daily newsletter (Click here)
From COVID-19 isolation to nationwide campus protests: Student journalists reflect on past 4 years
The last four years have been unlike any other period in modern American history, especially for graduating college seniors. In 2020, students ended their high school careers isolated from loved ones because of the pandemic. Then, they started their freshman year of college with remote learning. Now, they’re getting ready to graduate as protests against the war in Gaza roil college campuses.
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