Environmental politics

Hickenlooper: State will push forward with clean energy

Hickenlooperdu1-i-syn Hickenlooper said Colorado has already met carbon pollution goals under the Environmental Protection Agency’s Clean Power Plan, which is…

March 29, 2017

Nation & World

Environmental groups vowing to fight Trump climate actions

Demonstrators gather in front of the White House in Washington during a rally against President Donald Trump’s executive order to…

March 29, 2017

Local News

Dan Olson focused on fundamentals to rebuild San Juan Citizens Alliance

‘Back to the basics’

March 27, 2017

Local News

Bill in Colorado Legislature aims to protect drilling sites from vandals

clears Senate panel, but some worry about free speech

February 16, 2017

Local News

Demonstrators demand Sen. Cory Gardner support methane emission rules

than 150 people gather outside senator’s Durango office

February 14, 2017

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

BLM finalizes rule to reduce methane waste

Advocates question Trump’s plans for climate regulations

November 15, 2016

Local News

Pipeline protest planned for downtown Durango

Protesters demonstrating against the expansion of the Dakota Access Pipeline wade in cold creek waters confronting local police as remnants…

November 13, 2016

Local News

Hearing sought on Gold King spill reimbursement legislation

Gardner, Hatch ask for ‘swift consideration’

July 14, 2016

Local News

House passes bill to push abandoned mine cleanup

of three bills tied to Gold King Mine spill

July 7, 2016

Local News

Comments show overwhelming support for Superfund

closed June 13; only few oppose

July 2, 2016

Local News

La Plata County commissioners back BLM methane rule on 2-1 vote

Proposed regulations would cut natural gas flaring

June 28, 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

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

Environmental groups sue EPA over oil, gas waste rules

say agency hasn’t updated regulations since 1980s

May 4, 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

La Plata County commissioner testifies on BLM methane rule

Lachelt wants end to unfettered flaring

April 27, 2016

Regional News

EPA subpoenaed over Gold King Mine spill

committee backs off requiring only administrator to attend

April 13, 2016

Nation & World

Senate GOP vows to subpoena EPA chief in Gold Mine spill

McCarthy would be required to attend field hearing next week

April 12, 2016

Local News

Environmental Protection Agency proposes Superfund for San Juan County

to address toxic leaks in wake of Gold King Mine spill

April 6, 2016

Local News

U.S. Rep. Scott Tipton accuses EPA of ‘threatening’ Gold King Mine owner

Letters exchanged prompt agency to explain its actions

March 31, 2016

Regional News

Clean power debate flares up in Capitol

Republicans say it’s a waste of money to try to comply with the Obama administration’s Clean Power Plan, which regulates…

March 29, 2016

Local News

Gold King owner says EPA forced access agreement renewal

his name’s in ink, Todd Hennis said his signature appears not by choice

March 29, 2016