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County reconsiders new septic regulations

Moratorium passed to review transfer of title program

February 6, 2019

Local News

New Montezuma County septic system rules begin in 2019

certain properties sell, an inspection is required

January 12, 2019

Local News

Photo: Tannenbaum to wood chips

Lon Abadie drops off his Christmas tree after cutting off the lower branches so he could get it out of…

January 6, 2019

Local News

Durango takes grease, makes electricity

Rita Water Reclamation Facility accepts used cooking oil from dozens of residents

November 27, 2018

Local News

Trash bills expected to go up in Montezuma County

haulers face higher costs at landfill

November 12, 2018

Local News

Recycling program likely will lead to higher trash bills

haulers face higher costs at landfill

November 8, 2018

Local News

Domes to prevent odors from escaping wastewater-treatment plant

$54 million facility is 73 percent complete, remains on schedule

November 4, 2018

Local News

Disposal fees jump up at Montezuma County landfill

Looming closure costs cited; new rates favor recyclers

October 14, 2018

Local News

Disposal fees jump up at Montezuma County landfill

Looming closure costs cited; new rates favor recyclers

October 6, 2018

Local News

Sewer repairs along U.S. Highway 550/160 could take days

Rita Park will close to public

July 27, 2018

Local News

Mancos Town Board grapples with recycling solutions

Montezuma County landfill operator urges action

July 2, 2018

Local News

Durango seeks to curb grease disposal that clogs sewer lines

Inspections on food vendors could start next year

April 30, 2018

Local News

New regulations for Montezuma County septic systems are upheld

Additional oversight attempts will identify older systems

April 25, 2018

Local News

EPA considers hauling Gold King Mine sludge to landfill south of Durango

Critics say plan is not practical financially or environmentally

April 10, 2018

Local News

Durango City Council changes penalty for bear-strewn trash

Wildlife-resistant garbage cans will be issued instead of fines

March 20, 2018

Local News

Bear-prone Durango neighborhoods will get new garbage cans

areas of the city will receive cans over two years

February 27, 2018

Local News

Some county residents stuck with higher city sewer rates for now

Council declines to revisit issue until at least 2019

January 14, 2018

Southwest Life

Colorado aims to clean up trashy record on recycling

Composting could cut landfill waste, help state hit goals

December 3, 2017

Local News

Warm temps prompt emergency ordinance for bear-strewn trash in Durango

Residents face $100 fine for violations

November 20, 2017

Local News

City of Durango considers distributing hundreds of bear-resistant cans

Residents may have to pay for them over time

October 10, 2017

Local News

EPA-contracted company uses mine waste to resurface county road in Silverton

Officials worried about toxicity

September 22, 2017

Local News

Durango’s utilities director resigns abruptly

Salka cites disagreement with city manager

June 16, 2017

Local News

Septic systems could see more inspections

department board will weigh regulations suggested by state

June 11, 2017

Business

Montezuma County Landfill opens Upcycle Store

Upcycle Store opens Monday at office in Cortez

May 3, 2017