Environmental issue

Local News

Ignacio company cited for pipeline that leaked into Ute Creek

spill leaked into a tributary of the Los Pinos River

July 13, 2016

Local News

Colorado College focuses on Western water issues

Students take EcoFlight to survey Gold King from above

June 28, 2016

Local News

Forest Service restores wetlands in Falls Creek

“The life wetlands support are phenomenal,” said district ranger Matt Janowiak. “Our water rights are big enough here to expand…

June 27, 2016

Local News

Rain-barrel law helps educate about water conservation in the West

Conservationists look toward the next step in water law

June 22, 2016

Nation & World

Global coral bleaching event expected to last through 2016

Honolulu conference examines growing problem

June 20, 2016

Local News

EPA’s Gold King point man to retire

Questions remain on who ordered excavation of Gold King Mine

June 19, 2016

Local News

Long-term campers in San Juan Mountains spur campground closures

Transient campsites a growing problem in San Juan National Forest

June 16, 2016

Local News

Lightner Creek mobile home owner reprimanded again

says deadlines missed on fix for leaking sewage pit

June 13, 2016

Local News

Will Navajos’ sovereign status exempt it from fed regs?

Country’s largest reservation will argue coal mine status in court

June 9, 2016

Local News

La Plata County to consider comments on Superfund

also set to begin sampling water in early June

May 25, 2016

Local News

Economic adviser will help Silverton through mine cleanup

2-year grant will help fund position during mine cleanup

May 22, 2016

Local News

Officials: New Mexico slighted in mine spill aftermath

‘We’re not treated like stakeholders down here’

May 18, 2016

Local News

Sen. Cory Gardner’s bill would force EPA to repay all Gold King spill costs

The bill, titled the “Gold King Accountability and Compensation for Taxpayers” is co-sponsored by Senator Orrin Hatch, R-Utah. The legislation…

May 18, 2016

Local News

Animas River alert system to use sensors, river spotters

Residents can receive river notifications through CodeRED

May 17, 2016

Local News

Gold King Mine spill issues dissected at conference

A diversity of experts share information

May 17, 2016

Local News

What can the American Dipper tell us about the Animas River?

Volunteers will begin monitoring project this summer

May 16, 2016

Local News

Obstacles remain when going solar

Plata County a hot spot for photovoltaic potential

May 14, 2016

Nation & World

San Francisco hotels all abuzz

Businesses promote sustainability with rooftop beehives

May 14, 2016

Local News

Wildcat Mining hopes to start operations in La Plata Canyon

years of trouble, company must meet state demands by July 1

May 11, 2016

Local News

Environmental groups sue EPA over oil, gas waste rules

say agency hasn’t updated regulations since 1980s

May 4, 2016

Local News

Bandora Mine poses threat to South Mineral Campground

sites would be in path of any release

May 2, 2016

Local News

Politicians lash out at EPA over mine spill reimbursements

Frustrations come after agency’s tightfisted spill response

April 28, 2016

Local News

Are bear resistant cans working?

Bryan Peterson, executive director of the nonprofit BearSmart, said some of Durango’s local, food-conditioned bears have learned how to break…

April 28, 2016

Local News

Two bills to stall Clean Power Plan killed in Colo. House committee

lawmakers try to stall implementation

April 27, 2016