Environmental issue

Should Colorado reintroduce wolves?

conservation biologist advocates for return of top predator

September 2, 2015

State officials say Animas River fish safe to eat

Samples of fish tissue taken by the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment showed metals below detectable levels. Levels…

September 2, 2015

Local News

Ute Mountain Utes consider renewables

explores tribe’s shift from oil, natural gas power

August 31, 2015

Local News

Antiquated mining law hamstrings cleanups

back 143 years, few mandates exist for reclamation

August 30, 2015

Local News

‘Not all mines are created the same’

Minerals in La Plata Mountains mines not equal to San Juan Mountains mines

August 29, 2015

Local News

EPA documents detail frightening Gold King Mine scramble

moments of disaster took team by surprise

August 27, 2015

Local News

Silverton, San Juan officials seek to clarify Superfund position

Federal listing should be on the table for Gold King Mine

August 26, 2015

Local News

‘Insufficient’ planning cited in EPA investigation of Gold King Mine spill

Water flows out of the Gold King Mine last week north of Silverton. A blowout at the mine could have…

August 26, 2015

Local News

Coalition calls for mining reforms after Gold King Mine spill

aim to prevent another catastrophe such as the Animas River fiasco

August 25, 2015

Local News

Hickenlooper says no long-term effects from Animas River sampling

Governor tours Ute Mountain Ute land Sunday in Towaoc

August 23, 2015

Nation & World

Boaters mapping Pacific garbage arrive in San Francisco

ship carries massive white bags filled with plastic garbage

August 23, 2015

Local News

Sediment issues a big uncertainty

Toxicologists dissect EPA’s water samples

August 22, 2015

Local News

EPA likely not prepared for scope of Gold King Mine blowout

releases redacted documents

August 22, 2015

Business

Judge denies N.M. drilling injunction

U.S. District Judge James Browning issued his ruling late Friday. An environmental group said Monday it plans to appeal. The…

August 18, 2015

Local News

Coal industry attacks federal royalty plan

Environmentalists, miners clash during listening session

August 18, 2015

Local News

National methane rule calls for 45% reduction

Regulation focuses on gas producers

August 18, 2015

Local News

Survey of Animas River fish looks promising

Another survey planned for week of Aug. 22

August 13, 2015

Local News

EPA chief confirms Animas is recovering

for halt to mine cleanup across country

August 12, 2015

Regional News

13 states ask federal judge to postpone new water rule

North Dakota Attorney General Wayne Stenehjem filed a motion late Monday in Bismarck seeking a preliminary injunction to prevent the…

August 10, 2015

Local News

Concerns about carbon rules heard by Senate committee

The hearing by the Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works came just a day after the Environmental Protection Agency…

August 4, 2015

Local News

Ska honored as eco-friendly brewery

Ska Brewing Co. was named one of 10 eco-friendly breweries by Epicure & Culture. The brewery offers 12 different beers…

July 29, 2015

Local News

N.M. power plant extension called ‘devastating’

Federal officials approve operations at area coal facilities

July 21, 2015

Local News

Lawmakers back coal mine, criticize Interior Department

“The Colowyo Coal Mine is a significant contributor to the economies of Rio Blanco and Moffat counties, responsible for employing…

July 10, 2015

Regional News

Colo. joins water battle

sue over feds’ authority on state water

June 29, 2015