Coal

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

Tri-State says no thanks to federal orders to keep Craig coal power plant open

Alternative energy

Tri-State says no thanks to federal orders to keep Craig coal power plant open

co-op and one of its partners formally object, saying being forced to keep Craig 1 running upsets the ability to…

January 30, 2026 • Michael Booth — The Colorado Sun

Trump administration orders a Colorado coal-fired power generator to stay open

Associated Press

Trump administration orders a Colorado coal-fired power generator to stay open

FILE – Craig Station, a coal-fired power plant, operates Oct. 8, 2025, in Craig, Colo. (AP Photo/Brittany Peterson, File)(AP Photo/Brittany…

December 31, 2025 • By MEAD GRUVER — Associated Press

What are those mysterious mounds along Highway 33 near Redstone? Coke ovens

What are those mysterious mounds along Highway 33 near Redstone? Coke ovens

Of the hundreds of coke ovens built in 1899, 90 remain in various stages of decay and restoration. The Restone…

December 26, 2025 • By Stina Sieg — CPR News

In Colorado town built on coal, some families are moving on, even as Trump tries to boost industry

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In Colorado town built on coal, some families are moving on, even as Trump tries to boost industry

Matt Cooper and his kids Anna, Nathan and Matthew prepare to drill a hole for a geothermal heat pump installation…

December 5, 2025 • By BRITTANY PETERSON and JENNIFER McDERMOTT — Associated Press

New Mexico officials to hold update on San Juan generating station cleanup

New Mexico officials to hold update on San Juan generating station cleanup

pollution cleanup plan delayed until November

October 6, 2025 • Danielle Prokop — Source NM

Through clear skies, Four Corners energy transition underway

Through clear skies, Four Corners energy transition underway

Shuttered San Juan Generating Station replaced by expansive solar projects

March 2, 2025 • Reuben M. Schafir — Herald Staff Writer