Air quality

Local News

Polis threatens to veto bill seeking to reduce greenhouse gas emissions

‘We’re not willing to give dictatorial authority over our economy to one unelected board’

April 29, 2021

Local News

New methane regulations lauded by Durango-area leaders, environmentalists

Colorado rules aim to cut greenhouse gas releases

December 20, 2019

Local News

Durango shows support for Colorado’s proposed methane rules

hearing draws more than 100 people

December 12, 2019

Local News

Heavy smoke moves through Bayfield to the east

It’s not clear where smoke was coming from

November 6, 2019

Local News

La Plata County hit with ‘F’ score for ozone levels

American Lung Association says the number of unsafe days is on the rise

May 2, 2019

Local News

Lawmakers advance plan to track greenhouse gases

worries coal counties on Western Slope; seen as duplicate by some

March 21, 2019

Local News

Air quality advisory issued for much of western Colorado

Wildfires’ smoke affecting most of the state

August 14, 2018

Local News

Durango may study radon at new homeless camp

Councilors will get estimate of cost before going forward

June 12, 2018

Local News

Durango recreation economy feels heat from smoke, land closures

Mountain bike trails are closed, air too smoky to run

June 12, 2018

Local News

Air quality in Durango measures at ‘hazardous’ levels

outside should be limited, even when skies aren’t hazy

June 11, 2018

Local News

Crews look for a foothold to engage growing Burro Fire

Campers evacuated and hikers turned back as fire reaches 500 acres

June 10, 2018

Local News

Crews look for a foothold to engage growing Burro Fire

Campers evacuated and hikers turned back as fire reaches 500 acres

June 9, 2018

Local News

Smoke may be here for a while. Is it dangerous?

Residents advised to limit activity, close windows to avoid exposure

June 7, 2018

Local News

Colorado denies license for Paradox uranium mill

says Piñon Ridge plan threatens environment; company not giving up

April 28, 2018

Local News

La Plata County receives an ‘F’ for ozone levels

says emissions from oil and gas, power plants are likely the cause

April 24, 2018

Local News

Talks to return court functions to Pagosa Springs called ‘frank and productive’

Judicial proceedings moved to Durango in September

December 27, 2017

Local News

Study: Return to Archuleta Courthouse ill-advised until problems fixed

Commissioner says relationship with state judicial branch is broken

December 20, 2017

Nation & World

Judge reinstates Obama-era rule on methane emissions

administration effort to eliminate regulation fails

October 4, 2017

Regional News

Hickenlooper: State will push forward with clean energy

Hickenlooperdu1-i-syn Hickenlooper said Colorado has already met carbon pollution goals under the Environmental Protection Agency’s Clean Power Plan, which is…

March 29, 2017

Local News

Four Corners’ ozone levels meet tougher standards

Pollution controls, switch to natural gas credited

December 1, 2016

Local News

Device will monitor Mancos air quality

descends on residents on town’s southwest side

November 17, 2016

Regional News

U.S. appeals court hears arguments in Clean Power Plan case

The Clean Power Plan, which aims to ratchet down carbon emissions from coal-burning power plants, has been challenged by more…

September 27, 2016

Local News

Rocky Mountain Energy Summit examines intersecting industry issues

Economics juxtaposed with environmental concerns

August 27, 2016

Local News

Hickenlooper defends draft executive order on clean air

energy executives the state can do more to curb carbon pollution

August 25, 2016