Environmental issue

Report: Southern Ute tribe threatened oil and gas lease whistleblower

accused of skirting environmental policies, sought ouster of federal employee

December 15, 2016

Researchers grow protective biological soil crusts

Soil ecologist Matthew Bowker is growing mosses, lichens and cyanobacteria that make up protective biological soil crusts found on the…

December 4, 2016

Local News

Pipeline protesters take demonstration to CEO’s Pagosa Springs home

Participants in the Standing Rock 4 Corners March in September head down East Eight Avenue. Fort Lewis College students who…

November 30, 2016

Local News

FLC students return from Standing Rock

Protesters hold short rally in downtown Durango

November 27, 2016

Local News

Device will monitor Mancos air quality

descends on residents on town’s southwest side

November 17, 2016

Local News

Fort Lewis’ Environmental Center celebrates 25 years

“It has served as home and refuge for so many people who care about environmental issues,” said Michael Rendon, a…

November 5, 2016

Local News

BLM presents plan to save Gunnison sage grouse

Cooperation with private landowners is key, officials say

October 23, 2016

Local News

Sunnyside wants out of Navajo Nation lawsuit

company said has no part in Gold King Mine spill

October 23, 2016

Local News

Common Reading Experience panel talk will be Tuesday

The discussion begins at 7 p.m. Tuesday in Noble Hall, Room 130 and is free and open to everyone. Apocalyptic…

October 23, 2016

Local News

Stagnant ponds get repair, fresh water

Headgate repairs provide fresh water to retainment ponds

October 19, 2016

Local News

Groups begin fight against invasive Russian Olive trees

Three-year project to remove Russian Olives began this week

October 17, 2016

Local News

Cortez City Council endorses demolition of old high school

have final say

October 16, 2016

Local News

Animas River fish survey shows encouraging signs

count not ‘great,’ but some trends are up

September 28, 2016

Local News

Solar power comes to Southwest Horizons Ranch

barn installation benefits low-income community

September 26, 2016

Local News

BLM tightens process for gas well leases in Southwest Colorado

study will take tighter look at future drilling

September 25, 2016

Local News

Southern Ute Indian Tribe stands with Standing Rock

rally shows solidarity with opposition to pipeline

September 25, 2016

Southwest Life

Tough forest management questions face Wolf Creek area

Workshop to explore future management

September 7, 2016

Regional News

Battling salt cedar harms nesting bird

Scientists concerned about beetles’ effect on rare Southwestern willow flycatcher

September 6, 2016

Local News

EPA seeks depository for mine waste treatment plant sludge

vets businesses with mine cleanup ideas

August 24, 2016

Southwest Life

In the Animas Valley, old-growth’s last stand?

patch may be last untouched forest

August 17, 2016

Regional News

Navajo Nation to sue EPA over Gold King Mine spill for damages

Navajo Nation President Russell Begaye, Navajo Attorney General Ethel Branch and other tribal officials plan to announce Tuesday that they…

August 15, 2016

Local News

Study finds oil and gas industry largest contributor to ‘hot spot’

found 250 plumes accounting for more than 50 percent of methane emissions

August 15, 2016

Local News

Ophir mine cleanup project in limbo

Project led by former Gold King point man not approved for action, EPA says

August 10, 2016

Local News

King II receives moratorium exemption, exploration license

Exploratory drilling to begin by month’s end

August 7, 2016