Coal

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

Regional News

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

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

Southwest Life

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

Associated Press

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

New Mexico

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

pollution cleanup plan delayed until November

October 6, 2025

Local News

Through clear skies, Four Corners energy transition underway

Shuttered San Juan Generating Station replaced by expansive solar projects

March 2, 2025

Local News

Tri-State announces early closures of coal plants

Plata Electric pushes back, saying it should decide its own future

December 7, 2023

Regional News

How is Colorado doing in shutting down coal power plants?

national EPA rules show we’re ahead of the game. Here’s how we got there

May 15, 2023

AP New Mexico

New Mexico city ends bid to retrofit coal-fired power plant

The San Juan Generating Station near Farmington, N.M., is shown on Sept. 28, 2022. The city of Farmington announced Tuesday…

December 21, 2022

Local News

U.S. shift away from coal hits tribal community in New Mexico

Realities of closing San Juan plant and mine setting in for surrounding communities

October 3, 2022

Regional News

Conservation groups sue over coal mines in Colorado, Montana

DENVER – Conservation groups filed lawsuits against state environmental agencies in Colorado and Montana this week targeting coal mines in…

July 28, 2022

Regional News

Feud over closure of San Juan Generating Station could cost customers

Shutting down and converting to clean energy is supposed to save money

April 13, 2022

Local News

San Juan Generating Station requests extension to keep burning coal

in converting to solar blamed on supply chain issues

February 19, 2022

Regional News

Abandoned coal mine near Aspen has become a mountain biking park for the masses

Unusual public-private collaboration could serve as a model for restoring environmental danger zones

July 19, 2021

Local News

Sunny Southwest Colorado attracts major solar projects

Tri-State agrees to buy power from solar company Juwi Inc.

July 3, 2021

Local News

County Road 120 reconstruction project to begin Monday

Improvements required as part of coal mine expansion

April 20, 2021

Local News

Lawsuit seeks to close GCC Energy’s King II coal mine

Conservation groups say more thorough water study will show excavation unsafe

December 16, 2020

Local News

BLM issues lease for coal mine expansion in La Plata County

Federal agency accepts company’s $3.4 million bid

June 13, 2020

Local News

GCC Energy offers to pay $3.5 million for coal mine expansion

must decide whether bid meets fair-market value

April 10, 2020

Local News

Tri-State to close Colorado, New Mexico coal-fired power plants by 2030

Plata Electric Association left out of renewable planning process

January 9, 2020

Local News

County looks to acquire private property for road leading to coal mine

Government doesn’t expect to use eminent domain, attorney says

December 20, 2019

Local News

Navajo Nation ends energy company’s general indemnity agreement

Leaders cite financial concerns over liability

November 13, 2019

Local News

Navajo Transitional Energy becomes third-largest coal producer in U.S.

Company has acquired mines in Wyoming and Montana

October 26, 2019