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Environment

La Plata County residents meet to discuss pros, cons of wolf reintroduction

La Plata County residents meet to discuss pros, cons of wolf reintroduction

urban areas imposing their values on rural parts of the state?

January 31, 2020

Beetle infestation slows in Southwest Colorado, but only for lack of trees

Beetle infestation slows in Southwest Colorado, but only for lack of trees

2019 survey shows 5,000 newly damaged acres in San Juan Mountains

January 30, 2020

Southern Utes respond to burst gas pipeline on Pine River tributary

Southern Utes respond to burst gas pipeline on Pine River tributary

Spokeswoman for the tribe says no environmental impacts expected

January 25, 2020

Owner of Gold King Mine not happy with proposed cleanup solution

Owner of Gold King Mine not happy with proposed cleanup solution

groups call for plugging of discharging mines

January 24, 2020

As the Southwest dries out, water managers increasingly look to cloud seeding

As the Southwest dries out, water managers increasingly look to cloud seeding

Officials look for spot in San Juan Mountains for new generator

January 18, 2020

One year later: Oil and gas worker’s death remains a mystery

One year later: Oil and gas worker’s death remains a mystery

Investigators find no ignition source in deadly explosion

January 7, 2020

Grocery stores make reducing food waste a priority in Durango

Grocery stores make reducing food waste a priority in Durango

Compost company, nonprofits help divert items away from landfill

January 2, 2020

BLM removes mine waste leaching into Animas River

BLM removes mine waste leaching into Animas River

2,500 cubic yards of contaminated material relocated

December 27, 2019

New methane regulations lauded by Durango-area leaders, environmentalists

New methane regulations lauded by Durango-area leaders, environmentalists

Colorado rules aim to cut greenhouse gas releases

December 20, 2019

Durango shows support for Colorado’s proposed methane rules

Durango shows support for Colorado’s proposed methane rules

hearing draws more than 100 people

December 12, 2019

As Forest Service budget shrinks, Durango nonprofit steps up

As Forest Service budget shrinks, Durango nonprofit steps up

Juan Mountains Association creates fund for work in wilderness

November 28, 2019

New Mexico task force releases first climate change report

New Mexico task force releases first climate change report

lays out road map to cut emissions 45% by 2030

November 22, 2019

Backcountry Horsemen recycling tons of hay string

Backcountry Horsemen recycling tons of hay string

14,000 pounds diverted from landfill

November 21, 2019

EPA looks to develop road map for mine cleanup around Silverton

EPA looks to develop road map for mine cleanup around Silverton

What’s the best way to approach improving water quality in the Animas River?

November 19, 2019

Of 115 homeowners contacted, 1 shows up for meeting about uranium waste

Of 115 homeowners contacted, 1 shows up for meeting about uranium waste

Letters warning of possible contamination were sent last week

November 14, 2019

Climate change taking toll on mountain towns

Climate change taking toll on mountain towns

Lewis College professor says certain steps can make a difference regionally

November 13, 2019

Letters sent to Durango residents warning of potential radioactive waste

Letters sent to Durango residents warning of potential radioactive waste

health department to hold public meeting next week

November 7, 2019

County has no say in proposed uranium dump site

County has no say in proposed uranium dump site

health department noncommittal on future plans amid opposition

October 26, 2019

Proposed uranium dump site near Bondad faces stiff opposition

Proposed uranium dump site near Bondad faces stiff opposition

Planning Commission denies project; decision may be appealed

October 25, 2019

Temporary uranium disposal site proposed south of Durango

Temporary uranium disposal site proposed south of Durango

Residents oppose plan, citing health and environmental concerns

October 23, 2019

Water samples show no impact from Silver Wing Mine spill

Water samples show no impact from Silver Wing Mine spill

says it is unclear what caused temporary uptick in discharges

October 21, 2019

Life of King II coal mine extended by 20 years

Life of King II coal mine extended by 20 years

Company says decision will preserve 100 jobs in La Plata County

October 18, 2019

Durango Diaries: Learn how to support the environment

Durango Diaries: Learn how to support the environment

Storyteller series to feature four local environmental advocates

October 16, 2019

Dirt bike route proposed in ‘one of the last untouched’ places in Silverton

Dirt bike route proposed in ‘one of the last untouched’ places in Silverton

residents fear ‘powerful’ lobbying groups will influence BLM

October 9, 2019