Environment

Local News

Natural gas company inches closer to exploring Mancos Shale formation in La Plata County

wells in northwestern New Mexico are highest producing in 20 years for San Juan Basin

November 17, 2021

Local News

Data gaps in Southwest Colorado limit what we know about local climate change

of radar and spotty ground monitoring make long-term forecasting difficult

November 15, 2021

Local News

Table to Farm Compost set to launch Southwest Colorado’s first commercial composting operation

Facility will increase production as demand for recycling organic matter grows

November 11, 2021

Local News

Technology is reshaping how we interact with wildlife

Doorbell and trail cameras have boosted wildlife sightings. Does that help or hurt our relationship to animals?

November 11, 2021

Local News

Colorado Parks and Wildlife asks residents to put away yard hazards

deer can tangle themselves in hammocks and holiday decorations during rutting season

November 10, 2021

Local News

With end of daylight saving, wildlife and highway officials remind drivers to be aware

Earlier nightfall increases risk of animal-vehicle collisions

November 6, 2021

Southwest Life

In Colorado, wildlife disease is the next frontier of climate change

temperatures, limited surveillance could make illnesses harder to control

November 4, 2021

Local News

U.S. Forest Service signals approval for Purgatory Resort expansion

area wants to install a new quad lift, provide more beginner trails

November 3, 2021

Local News

Durango company expands manufacturing of recycled low-cost wood building materials with state grant

Age Systems Inc. hopes to address wildfire mitigation efforts, economic development and affordable housing with new facility

October 30, 2021

Local News

Durango Fire Protection District gets rid of toxic foam

Substance will be replaced with a safer alternative

October 28, 2021

Local News

Durango code change snubs fossil fuels, ushers in electric vehicle chargers

stations, car dealerships and auto repair no longer allowed to develop downtown

October 22, 2021

Local News

‘Trouble in the Air’ report identifies 62 elevated ozone days last year in Durango

Environment Colorado used EPA data to map pollution

October 21, 2021

Regional News

Colorado may have more sites with dangerous ‘forever chemicals’ than any other

A new analysis of an EPA database shows demand for PFAS in fracking and other industries puts Front Range at…

October 18, 2021

Local News

Monarch Pass could serve as a new model for wildfire mitigation in treacherous areas

90% of the tall spruce in the area have been killed by beetles

October 17, 2021

Local News

Should methane rules extend to older wells?

U.S. Sens. Bennet, Hickenlooper seek to extend Obama-era protections to orphaned and abandoned sites

October 1, 2021

Local News

In high-risk Southwest Colorado, fire chiefs point to wildfire areas of concern

Interactive maps help residents see address-by-address where mitigation is needed

September 20, 2021

Regional News

Northwest Colorado wild horse roundup ends with 70% of the herd removed

100 fewer horses than expected were rounded up via helicopter after national outcry, plea from governor

September 16, 2021

Local News

Residents gather to save cottonwood tree slated for removal in north Durango

Protesters take issue with city’s cost estimate re-routing trail around tree

September 13, 2021

Local News

Bennet says legislation could help fund fire mitigation efforts in Durango

Senator discusses potential benefit of Outdoor Restoration Partnership Act for Southwest Colorado

September 9, 2021

New Mexico

New Mexico engages with Biden’s energy secretary on methane rules

Heat-trapping gas blamed for 30-50% of rising global temperatures

August 26, 2021

Local News

Hanging Lake Trail will take a long time to rebuild

was untouched by debris flows and the Forest Service hopes to rebuild a more sustainable path

August 26, 2021

Local News

Durango partners with Table to Farm Compost to increase food waste diversion

Partnership to start with community outreach and education

August 22, 2021

Local News

Southern Ute Indian Tribe joins international natural gas initiative

exports gas to countries looking for lower-emitting fuels

August 20, 2021

Local News

Volunteers blast away offensive graffiti from Durango climbing area

X-rock, a popular crag, was hit with vulgar, racist images in June

August 10, 2021

Local News

La Plata County wants to clear the air about toxic gas at Bayfield landfill

health department issued order in 2016 directing expanded remediation

August 7, 2021

Local News

Gold King Mine owner sues over taking of private property after 2015 mine spill

Lawsuit seeks $3.8 million in compensation

August 6, 2021

Regional News

EPA’s plan to truck toxic mine waste through Telluride isn’t sitting well with locals

Federal agency says there will be short-term pain for long-term gain

August 2, 2021

Local News

Volunteer groups take on trash along La Plata County highways

Adopt-a-Highway efforts motivated by ‘giving back’

July 31, 2021

Local News

Durango plans citywide composting service

Program aims for 100% resident participation

July 29, 2021

Local News

Work begins on Mount Wilson approach trail

Three-year project will create single route toward summit of local fourteener

July 28, 2021