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Environment

Ice Lakes Trail near Silverton closed for summer

Ice Lakes Trail near Silverton closed for summer

Popular route faces impacts from 2020 fire

Honeybees, beekeepers battle deadly parasite in Southwest Colorado

Honeybees, beekeepers battle deadly parasite in Southwest Colorado

Parasitic mite can kill entire hives, bring economic damage

La Plata County approves new water service for Gem Village

La Plata County approves new water service for Gem Village

Plata Archuleta Water District could help address water quality issues

Hickenlooper floats Animas River in Durango to mark Public Lands Day

Hickenlooper floats Animas River in Durango to mark Public Lands Day

Conservationists, business leaders list key concerns and priorities

Will a new methane rule have any impact on Four Corners ‘hot spot’?

Will a new methane rule have any impact on Four Corners ‘hot spot’?

U.S. Senate votes to reinstate EPA safeguards on potent emissions

Environment Department proposes rule to reduce emissions

Environment Department proposes rule to reduce emissions

would apply to San Juan County as a result high number of ozone days

Dusty snow tied to shorter spring runoff in Southwest Colorado

Dusty snow tied to shorter spring runoff in Southwest Colorado

layers have already coated this year’s snowpack, increasing solar radiation

Mountain Studies Institute to hold online youth summit about environmental issues

Mountain Studies Institute to hold online youth summit about environmental issues

Students to examine water quality, climate change, forest health

Forester who planted 2 million trees uproots for next adventure

Forester who planted 2 million trees uproots for next adventure

Gretchen Fitzgerald spent years restoring forests in Southwest Colorado

City Council candidates take stances on lodgers tax, climate change in forum

City Council candidates take stances on lodgers tax, climate change in forum

contenders meet in final group event

Water guzzlers quench wild animals’ thirst

Water guzzlers quench wild animals’ thirst

devices more important than ever as drought grips Southwest Colorado

Proposed massive natural gas compressor station near Bayfield faces major setback

Proposed massive natural gas compressor station near Bayfield faces major setback

Company missed deadline to submit plans; project considered ‘expired’

Confluence of rivers, people drive career path for Barb Horn

Confluence of rivers, people drive career path for Barb Horn

Founder of River Watch of Colorado retires after 30 years

Durango zeros in on 10 areas for fire mitigation

Durango zeros in on 10 areas for fire mitigation

Community meeting planned for March 31

Nearly 200,000 trees planted atop Wolf Creek Pass since 2019

Nearly 200,000 trees planted atop Wolf Creek Pass since 2019

targets clear-cut, beetle-kill areas not naturally regenerating

Beetle kill marches west across San Juan Mountains

Beetle kill marches west across San Juan Mountains

slowing, new disease and insects worry foresters

February 19, 2021

For first time ever, Chronic Wasting Disease found in deer in Southwest Colorado

For first time ever, Chronic Wasting Disease found in deer in Southwest Colorado

Discovery raises concern about big herd populations

February 10, 2021

Mining claims in Weminuche Wilderness protected from development

Mining claims in Weminuche Wilderness protected from development

Conservation group buys inholdings to preserve wilderness setting

February 5, 2021

Commission requests release from Lake Nighthorse

Commission requests release from Lake Nighthorse

would provide feedback for when water is really needed

February 4, 2021

Biden’s oil and gas pause halts lease sales around HD Mountains

Biden’s oil and gas pause halts lease sales around HD Mountains

10 parcels totaling more than 1,500 acres were set to be sold

February 4, 2021

Mineral Creek to be focus of extensive watershed study

Mineral Creek to be focus of extensive watershed study

extreme pressure in recent years, waterway near Silverton will be examined

January 28, 2021

Massive ranch northeast of Durango to be protected from development

Massive ranch northeast of Durango to be protected from development

Conservation easement to serve wildlife, city’s water supply

January 24, 2021

Pair of bald eagles buck migration trend, calling Durango home

Pair of bald eagles buck migration trend, calling Durango home

birds in Animas Valley believed to be lifetime mates

January 22, 2021

Drought causing issues for Durango’s fish hatchery

Drought causing issues for Durango’s fish hatchery

water forcing wildlife managers to stock fish earlier than normal

January 16, 2021