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Durango restaurants take lead in reducing plastic use

Durango restaurants take lead in reducing plastic use

Biodegradable to-go containers, straws, utensils now more common

February 2, 2020

La Plata County residents meet to discuss pros, cons of wolf reintroduction

La Plata County residents meet to discuss pros, cons of wolf reintroduction

urban areas imposing their values on rural parts of the state?

January 31, 2020

Spring Creek Basin wild horse plan up for revision

Spring Creek Basin wild horse plan up for revision

Proposal includes water improvements on range

January 30, 2020

Beetle infestation slows in Southwest Colorado, but only for lack of trees

Beetle infestation slows in Southwest Colorado, but only for lack of trees

2019 survey shows 5,000 newly damaged acres in San Juan Mountains

January 30, 2020

Durango forest school offers outdoor learning in all weather

Durango forest school offers outdoor learning in all weather

Classes prove popular, drawing hundreds of students

January 28, 2020

Southern Utes respond to burst gas pipeline on Pine River tributary

Southern Utes respond to burst gas pipeline on Pine River tributary

Spokeswoman for the tribe says no environmental impacts expected

January 25, 2020

Owner of Gold King Mine not happy with proposed cleanup solution

Owner of Gold King Mine not happy with proposed cleanup solution

groups call for plugging of discharging mines

January 24, 2020

Earthquakes trigger new plans for injection well in Paradox

Earthquakes trigger new plans for injection well in Paradox

of Reclamation seeks solution for salinity-control site

December 29, 2019

Durango shows support for Colorado’s proposed methane rules

Durango shows support for Colorado’s proposed methane rules

hearing draws more than 100 people

December 12, 2019

Gunnison sage grouse struggle in Southwest Colorado

Gunnison sage grouse struggle in Southwest Colorado

Threatened species missing from Dove Creek population

November 17, 2019

Of 115 homeowners contacted, 1 shows up for meeting about uranium waste

Of 115 homeowners contacted, 1 shows up for meeting about uranium waste

Letters warning of possible contamination were sent last week

November 14, 2019

Climate change taking toll on mountain towns

Climate change taking toll on mountain towns

Lewis College professor says certain steps can make a difference regionally

November 13, 2019

Letters sent to Durango residents warning of potential radioactive waste

Letters sent to Durango residents warning of potential radioactive waste

health department to hold public meeting next week

November 7, 2019

Proposed uranium dump site near Bondad faces stiff opposition

Proposed uranium dump site near Bondad faces stiff opposition

Planning Commission denies project; decision may be appealed

October 25, 2019

Water samples show no impact from Silver Wing Mine spill

Water samples show no impact from Silver Wing Mine spill

says it is unclear what caused temporary uptick in discharges

October 21, 2019

Life of King II coal mine extended by 20 years

Life of King II coal mine extended by 20 years

Company says decision will preserve 100 jobs in La Plata County

October 18, 2019

Durango Diaries: Learn how to support the environment

Durango Diaries: Learn how to support the environment

Storyteller series to feature four local environmental advocates

October 16, 2019

Dirt bike route proposed in ‘one of the last untouched’ places in Silverton

Dirt bike route proposed in ‘one of the last untouched’ places in Silverton

residents fear ‘powerful’ lobbying groups will influence BLM

October 9, 2019

Bears packing on the pounds before hibernation

Bears packing on the pounds before hibernation

Activity picking up in and around Durango

October 8, 2019

Year of renewal: Hermosa Creek watershed shows signs of recovery after 416 Fire

Year of renewal: Hermosa Creek watershed shows signs of recovery after 416 Fire

health, water quality and recreation on the mend

October 3, 2019

Wetlands north of Durango approved for expansion

Wetlands north of Durango approved for expansion

Project expected to improve wildlife habitat, water quality

October 1, 2019

Colorado company faces fines for construction site violations

Colorado company faces fines for construction site violations

site had more than a dozen stormwater issues

September 29, 2019

Global Climate Strike draws large crowd, in Durango and beyond

Global Climate Strike draws large crowd, in Durango and beyond

Activists join millions of people in thousands of towns around the world

September 20, 2019

Should Durango residents share in sacrifice during next drought?

Should Durango residents share in sacrifice during next drought?

plan suggests restrictions if there’s a repeat of summer 2018

September 20, 2019