Regional News Northwest Colorado wild horse roundup ends with 70% of the herd removed 100 fewer horses than expected were rounded up via helicopter after national outcry, plea from governor September 16, 2021
Local News Residents gather to save cottonwood tree slated for removal in north Durango Protesters take issue with city’s cost estimate re-routing trail around tree September 13, 2021
Local News Bennet says legislation could help fund fire mitigation efforts in Durango Senator discusses potential benefit of Outdoor Restoration Partnership Act for Southwest Colorado September 9, 2021
New Mexico New Mexico engages with Biden’s energy secretary on methane rules Heat-trapping gas blamed for 30-50% of rising global temperatures August 26, 2021
Local News Hanging Lake Trail will take a long time to rebuild was untouched by debris flows and the Forest Service hopes to rebuild a more sustainable path August 26, 2021
Local News Durango partners with Table to Farm Compost to increase food waste diversion Partnership to start with community outreach and education August 22, 2021
Local News Southern Ute Indian Tribe joins international natural gas initiative exports gas to countries looking for lower-emitting fuels August 20, 2021
Local News Volunteers blast away offensive graffiti from Durango climbing area X-rock, a popular crag, was hit with vulgar, racist images in June August 10, 2021
Local News La Plata County wants to clear the air about toxic gas at Bayfield landfill health department issued order in 2016 directing expanded remediation August 7, 2021
Local News Volunteer groups take on trash along La Plata County highways Adopt-a-Highway efforts motivated by ‘giving back’ July 31, 2021
Local News Durango plans citywide composting service Program aims for 100% resident participation July 29, 2021
Local News Work begins on Mount Wilson approach trail Three-year project will create single route toward summit of local fourteener July 28, 2021
Local News Durango restaurant workers roll into lower carbon emissions E-bike program provides transportation alternatives to income-qualifying employees July 27, 2021
Local News Southwest Coloradans raise questions, concerns about wolf restoration Diverse crowd attends open house to discuss reintroduction July 22, 2021
Regional News Polis signs climate bill, renews opposition to cap-and-trade program Governor seeks to reduce emissions through voluntary agreements and targeted policies July 6, 2021
Local News Colorado declares drought emergency for Western Slope monitors 21 counties, including La Plata County July 3, 2021
Southwest Life Timber harvest project given green light by Dolores Ranger District approval pending; work on 22,000-acre project would begin in 2023 June 30, 2021
Local News Colorado Supreme Court orders La Plata County to clean up toxic landfill Bayfield dump leaking toxic gas since at least 2004 June 26, 2021
Local News Officials aware of 31 fires in southwest La Plata County Nineteen of those blazes are controlled or extinguished June 21, 2021
Local News Bayfield adopts plan to manage conservation during drought outlines increased fines for periods of extreme drought June 17, 2021
Local News Hazy skies in Four Corners caused by out-of-state fires drifting in from wildfires in Arizona, Utah June 14, 2021
Local News With drought in the forecast, Bayfield considers a plan for low-water years map will help town officials manage dry years through conservation measures June 9, 2021
Local News U.S. senator discusses environment in virtual town hall Residents ask about climate change, clean energy jobs and public lands June 3, 2021
Local News La Plata County adds teeth to fire restrictions ahead of summer Changes include penalties and flexibility for implementing burn bans May 28, 2021