Climate

DurangoScape 2026 is all about envisioning change for a thriving urban forest

DurangoScape 2026 is all about envisioning change for a thriving urban forest

Annual climate and botanic conference focuses on forward thinking

March 7, 2026 • Christian Burney — Herald Staff Writer

Coal’s resurgence lands in the Four Corners

Coal’s resurgence lands in the Four Corners

Two notable events occurred last week in jarring juxtaposition. The seven Colorado River basin states failed to reach agreement on…

February 20, 2026 • Mark Pearson — San Juan Citizens Alliance

No snow, no problem: The plastic slope surrounded by sheep that produced Britain’s top skier

No snow, no problem: The plastic slope surrounded by sheep that produced Britain’s top skier

Competitors warm up before am interclub ski meeting at Pendle Ski Club in Clitheroe, England, on Tuesday, Oct. 28, 2025.…

January 17, 2026 • By STEVE DOUGLAS — The Associated Press

What does recent dry spell mean for snowpack and winter forecast?

What does recent dry spell mean for snowpack and winter forecast?

‘I actually have a lot of hope still for this year,’ forecaster says

December 20, 2025 • Scout Edmondson — Herald Staff Writer

Trump administration vows to break up National Center for Atmospheric Research in Boulder

Trump administration vows to break up National Center for Atmospheric Research in Boulder

Russ Vought, President Donald Trump’s budget chief, called NCAR ‘one of the largest sources of climate alarmism in the country’

December 18, 2025 • Jesse Paul — The Colorado Sun

Chapman Hill aims to open before Christmas despite warm weather

Chapman Hill aims to open before Christmas despite warm weather

A lightning storm damaged electrical equipment, causing another setback

December 13, 2025 • Scout Edmondson — Herald Staff Writer

Fort Lewis College students study Falls Creek aquifer

Fort Lewis College students study Falls Creek aquifer

Capstone project offers real-world experience, practical data for subdivision residents

December 2, 2025 • Scout Edmondson — Herald Staff Writer

A new ‘Blue Food’ cookbook champions fish and other seafood for any meal

A new ‘Blue Food’ cookbook champions fish and other seafood for any meal

From left, the cover of “The Blue Food Cookbook: Delicious Seafood Recipes for a Sustainable Future” is displayed; and co-authors…

November 5, 2025 • By MARK KENNEDY — The Associated Press

What role does climate change play in extreme weather events like flooding at Vallecito?

What role does climate change play in extreme weather events like flooding at Vallecito?

Fall floods not uncommon, but severity can be made worse by warming atmosphere, scientists say

October 21, 2025 • Scout Edmondson — Herald Staff Writer

New Mexico lawmakers push for permanent funding for acequias and land grant mercedes

New Mexico lawmakers push for permanent funding for acequias and land grant mercedes

Lawmakers optimistic despite similar bill failing in 2025 session

October 11, 2025 • Danielle Prokop — Source NM

Durango residents urge city to take reducing greenhouse gases more seriously

Durango residents urge city to take reducing greenhouse gases more seriously

Climate Study Group presents two-step plan with over 70 signatories

September 2, 2025 • Christian Burney — Herald Staff Writer

State Board of Education approves climate-related revisions to K-12 science standards

State Board of Education approves climate-related revisions to K-12 science standards

After yearlong process, influence from student activism group and bipartisan 7-2 board vote, decision pushed through

September 2, 2025 • Elizabeth Pond — Herald Staff Writer