Environmental issue

Local News

EPA’s quick-action Superfund plan receives flak from commenters

say money could be better spent elsewhere

September 14, 2018

Local News

What’s good for the butterfly may be toxic to livestock

Dangers of milkweed can be easily avoided, officials say

September 5, 2018

Local News

Appeals court formally dismisses charges against Rose Chilcoat

‘I’m glad to have this behind me,’ Durango environmentalist says

July 20, 2018

Local News

Prosecutors to drop charges against Durango environmentalist Rose Chilcoat

Husband likely to stand trial for closing gate on livestock corral

July 17, 2018

Local News

Fire starts on BLM land south of Mancos

Officials are allowing fire to burn for natural benefits

July 13, 2018

Local News

National forest challenges county’s claim on federal roads

Dolores County, forest ranger provide arguments against broad resolution

July 9, 2018

Living

Build three zones to guard your home against fire

The Dollar Ridge Fire east of Strawberry Reservoir and Provo, Utah, burned up to a home surrounded by a nonflammable…

July 4, 2018

Local News

Montezuma County asserts jurisdiction of national forest routes

Resolution claims 17 roads and trails

June 24, 2018

Regional News

Forest Service proposes changes to sage grouse protections

A male sage grouse trying to impress a group of hens, at left, near the base of the Rattlesnake Range…

June 20, 2018

Local News

Burro Fire teams plan to secure fire lines, mop up after rain

weather, fire risk expected throughout week

June 18, 2018

Gallery

The Burro Fire

from the edge of the Burro Fire.

June 14, 2018

Local News

Durango may study radon at new homeless camp

Councilors will get estimate of cost before going forward

June 12, 2018

Local News

Crews look for a foothold to engage growing Burro Fire

Campers evacuated and hikers turned back as fire reaches 500 acres

June 10, 2018

Local News

Crews look for a foothold to engage growing Burro Fire

Campers evacuated and hikers turned back as fire reaches 500 acres

June 9, 2018

Local News

Protesters march to uranium mill in White Mesa

avoids last year’s confrontation

May 21, 2018

Local News

Conservation groups agree to stay sage grouse lawsuit

with Fish and Wildlife sets deadlines for recovery plan

May 2, 2018

Local News

Colorado denies license for Paradox uranium mill

says Piñon Ridge plan threatens environment; company not giving up

April 28, 2018

Local News

Utah BLM sells oil and gas leases near Hovenweep

managers fear impacts of noise, lighting and pollution

April 24, 2018

Southwest Life

Mesa Verde National Park prefers removal of ‘trespass horses’

Proposal includes 5-year capture plan and a last resort

April 22, 2018

Local News

Oil and gas drilling could ramp up in Southwest Colorado

order more oil and gas lease sales; shorter protest period expected

April 20, 2018

Local News

Trails closed for winter reopen around Durango

had been closed since Dec. 1 to protect winter habitat for wildlife

April 16, 2018

Local News

Mesa Verde National Park prefers removal of ‘trespass horses’

Proposal includes five-year capture plan and a last resort

April 13, 2018

Local News

McPhee Reservoir boat ramp will open Saturday

The San Juan National Forest’s Dolores Ranger District will open the main McPhee boat ramp to motorized vessels on April…

April 10, 2018

Local News

Park Service report nixes humans’ role in climate change

Interior promised not to interfere with agency science

April 9, 2018