Conservation

Open Space Conservancy hands out annual awards

Metz Resident Lynndee Beller, who has been involved with the group for years, received the “Volunteer of the Year” award.…

September 22, 2015

Local News

‘Father of Conservation Biology’ coming to Durango

Biologist Michael Soulé to focus 2 lectures on biodiversity

August 31, 2015

Business

Building-code changes will encourage efficiency

Durango, La Plata County looking to adopt 2009 energy standards

August 8, 2015

Local News

Lawn gone: Durangoans tear out grass to save water

Colorado’s water future hanging in balance, couple makes statement

May 15, 2015

Local News

Water rates to rise this summer

hopes to boost conservation

May 9, 2015

Local News

Funds available for conservation projects

allocates $235 million

May 4, 2015

Local News

Sportsmen rally for their public lands

Colorado’s anglers and hunters protest efforts to transfer federal lands to state control

February 25, 2015

Local News

Lower Dolores proposal criticized

Federal designation as wild, scenic river feared

February 15, 2015

Local News

Birds on the brain

Backyard Bird Count chance to connect with your winged neighbors

February 10, 2015

Local News

U.S. Senate nixes recreation bill

Recreation bill fails by 1 vote

January 29, 2015

Local News

Water conservation bill moves forward

Sen. Ellen Roberts at odds with fellow Republicans

January 14, 2015

Local News

Feds pushed on land-conservation program

U.S. Sen. Bennet concerned about bureaucratic hurdles

December 4, 2014

Local News

Fight heats up over Gunnison sage-grouse

The fight over the Gunnison sage-grouse continues with sportsmen supporting federal protections, while critics say the effort is an over-reach.JERRET…

November 18, 2014

Local News

Oxbow bird study shows wide diversity

Preserve to close from Dec. 1 until June 30 for more research

November 13, 2014

Local News

Private preservation

Landowners help to fight sprawl, receive tax credits

November 9, 2014

Local News

Holdings in Horse Gulch expanding

of Durango seeking grant from Great Outdoors Colorado

November 3, 2014

Local News

Film night to celebrate open space

landowners to tell their conservation stories

October 27, 2014

Local News

Environmental group scores lawmakers

Sen. Ellen Roberts ranks high for GOP

July 31, 2014

Local News

La Plata Open Space celebrates gift

asked to give now for matching $50,000 grant

June 17, 2014

Local News

River groups could get funding

conservation grants being offered to Colorado River entities

May 26, 2014

Local News

Farm Bill conservation programs take a hit

farmers, ranchers are big participants

May 17, 2014

Local News

Here’s a leader the White House honored

Anthony Ciocco lead group in work on Navajo Nation ecosystem, trails

March 21, 2014

Good Earth

Reviving orchards in S.W. Colorado

Montezuma County project aims to rekindle fruit production

March 19, 2014

Local News

Sen. Ellen Roberts earns recognition for conservation

for her work to protect Colorado’s natural resources

December 21, 2013