Environment

Regional News

Fireflies are thriving in Colorado wetlands. Scientists want to shed light on why

Research could one day guide reintroduction efforts

July 14, 2023

Regional News

How to remove PFAS ‘forever chemicals’ from tap water without breaking the bank

National watchdog group recommends filters after federal agency finds the toxins in 45% of home faucets

July 14, 2023

Local News

How did Silverton save a seat at the table?

small town sits adjacent to a Superfund site; it fought to have a voice

July 12, 2023

Regional News

Colorado has 100s more wild horses than the feds say it should. So volunteers are hitting them with fertility darts

long-term goal is to control the mustang population on the state’s four herd-management areas with fertility control

July 11, 2023

Local News

EPA regional administrator visits future affordable housing site in Silverton

Recently awarded grant will fund cleanup at location

June 27, 2023

Local News

Nonprofit offers environmental summer camp for students in Southwest Colorado

Program partners with Fort Lewis College to introduce career pathways

June 17, 2023

Local News

Photos: Going Green

Don Spangler signs a petition as Jim Brooke waits his turn on Saturday as Talya O’Neil, 15, with the Durango…

June 10, 2023

Local News

Trimble Lane river access would be a boon to recreation, environmental sustainability

access points would ease pressure on existing Animas River put-ins

June 2, 2023

Local News

Durango to offer free bus service through August

transit meant to showcase public transportation, get cars off road and reduce greenhouse gas emissions

May 26, 2023

Local News

Silverton awarded $800,000 from EPA

will be used for environmental cleanup and revitalization

May 26, 2023

New Mexico

Four Corners Beekeepers Association provides education, support

Benefits of bees, beekeeping are vast

May 25, 2023

Local News

Are you dying to go green?

Durango death care professional discusses different natural interment options and their availability in La Plata County

May 24, 2023

Local News

Durango sees more trash this year during spring clean up

collected 4,070 cubic yards of waste, a 21% increase from 2022

May 22, 2023

Local News

Durango School District 9-R flips the switch for Earth week

Classes turn off lights for 15 minutes to demonstrate how much electricity can be saved

May 2, 2023

Regional News

Colorado could ban sale of gas-powered mowers and blowers beginning in 2025

a move would be a way to get real ozone cuts by 2026, when EPA demands kick in

April 26, 2023

Local News

Annual Earth Day Festival unfolds at Buckley Park

Community gathers to celebrate the planet and advocate for sustainability

April 22, 2023

Local News

Durango Earth Day events 2023

Organizers plan a parade on Main Avenue and events in Buckley Park

April 20, 2023

Local News

Third draft of La Plata County gas and oil regulations released

Language includes modest reduction in setback requirements, additional permit review

April 10, 2023

Local News

Bennet starts a conversation to emphasize forest health

a subcommittee hearing, the senator advocated for fire prevention and forest restoration

March 31, 2023

Local News

Energy contract could save Durango over $500,000, but a funding source must be approved

Council to consider options to pay for facility upgrades

March 17, 2023

Local News

City of Durango holds its first ‘sustainability forum,’ a progress report on efforts to be green

governments can set policy, incentivize conservation and cut back their own consumption

March 16, 2023

Regional News

Natural gas production likely cause of southern Colorado earthquakes, experts say

Basin’s surge in seismic activity since 2001 follows drilling of wastewater injection wells

March 14, 2023

Regional News

Colorado oil, gas companies offer $459 million to guarantee wells are plugged eventually

seek to meet new state financial requirements, but some smaller operators hope to put up only a fraction of the…

March 9, 2023

Local News

23 days without water: mobile home park owner ordered to explain

seeks to sanction owner for contempt following court order

March 7, 2023