Environmental issue

Fort Lewis College cuts about 60% of carbon; next 40% will be harder

Students, employees and agencies must make changes to hit goal

September 20, 2019

Global fashion top players join forces in environmental pact

The pact focuses on three key areas: global warming, biodiversity and reduction of the use of single-use plastics in the…

August 24, 2019

Local News

Hey, business owners: It’s not tough being green

expo highlights sustainable, environmentally-friendly services for businesses

August 19, 2019

Local News

Mobile home park’s sewage lagoon still seeping into Lightner Creek

hopes to build new treatment plant or connect with Durango’s sewer system

August 9, 2019

Local News

San Juan County sheriff cracks down on illegal off-roading

ATVs suspected of damaging alpine tundra are confiscated

July 11, 2019

Local News

Living with Wildlife Advisory Board wants to stick to facts in wolf discussion

to draft summary report about prospect of animal’s return

July 10, 2019

Local News

Outdoors industry taps into Southern Ute methane capture project

offsets part of sustainability standard

July 10, 2019

Local News

Public can comment on proposed expansion of La Plata County coal mine

would extend life of King II for at least 20 years

July 9, 2019

Community

Great Old Broads tackle weeds at Boggy Draw near Dolores

Old Broads patrol trail with county, Forest Service

May 24, 2019

Local News

EPA finalizes action plan for Silverton-area Superfund

will address 23 mine sites over next five years

May 23, 2019

Local News

BP fined for 3 spills in La Plata County, will pay $12.5M to fix pipelines

Company says infrastructure in Southwest Colorado ‘good for service’

May 22, 2019

Southwest Life

In beetle kill forests, there are winners and losers

is first to look at how outbreak has affected wildlife

May 18, 2019

Local News

Tri-State lobbying group that fought Clean Air Act dissolves

LPEA’s energy supplier previously funded firm

May 16, 2019

Local News

With industry shifts, La Plata County reaches out to oil and gas companies

Commissioners hope to set up annual meetings with operators

May 14, 2019

Southwest Life

McPhee Dam release will benefit ecology of Dolores River

fish, riparian forest need spring flows

May 12, 2019

Local News

Is Durango doing enough to conserve its water?

blessed to be near water source, but climate change poses risks

May 10, 2019

Local News

Catamount Energy offers $5,000 to Ignacio-area residents to waive county well regulations

Property owners appear split on whether to take the deal

May 7, 2019

Local News

Upcoming dam release benefits ecology of Dolores River

fish, riparian forest need spring flows

May 6, 2019

Local News

La Plata County hit with ‘F’ score for ozone levels

American Lung Association says the number of unsafe days is on the rise

May 2, 2019

Local News

Durango attorney to lead state’s oil and gas commission

Robbins fought for surface owners’ rights in La Plata County

April 27, 2019

Local News

Fort Lewis College professor tapped for UN study about climate change

Steltzer to research how less snowfall affects mountain ecosystems

April 22, 2019

Arts and Entertainment

Earth, meet Polo: Ralph Lauren unveils plastic bottle shirt

This combination of photos released by Ralph Lauren shows Polo shirts made from recycled plastic bottles. Each shirt is made…

April 18, 2019

Local News

Golden eagle hit by a car released back into the wild

says it took almost a year for eagle to recover

April 12, 2019

Local News

County wildlife board explores wolf reintroduction to Colorado

may make recommendation to county commissioners

April 9, 2019