Environment

Local News

Durango restaurant workers roll into lower carbon emissions

E-bike program provides transportation alternatives to income-qualifying employees

July 27, 2021

Local News

New Mexico seeks restoration ideas after 2015 mine spill

Projects would be funded through a proposed $1 million settlement with defendants

July 22, 2021

Local News

Southwest Coloradans raise questions, concerns about wolf restoration

Diverse crowd attends open house to discuss reintroduction

July 22, 2021

Regional News

Abandoned coal mine near Aspen has become a mountain biking park for the masses

Unusual public-private collaboration could serve as a model for restoring environmental danger zones

July 19, 2021

Regional News

Polis signs climate bill, renews opposition to cap-and-trade program

Governor seeks to reduce emissions through voluntary agreements and targeted policies

July 6, 2021

Local News

Colorado declares drought emergency for Western Slope

monitors 21 counties, including La Plata County

July 3, 2021

Local News

Sen. Michael Bennet seeks to clean up orphaned wells

Environmental experts praise bills for increased accountability

June 30, 2021

Southwest Life

Timber harvest project given green light by Dolores Ranger District

approval pending; work on 22,000-acre project would begin in 2023

June 30, 2021

Local News

Colorado Supreme Court orders La Plata County to clean up toxic landfill

Bayfield dump leaking toxic gas since at least 2004

June 26, 2021

Local News

Officials aware of 31 fires in southwest La Plata County

Nineteen of those blazes are controlled or extinguished

June 21, 2021

Local News

Bayfield adopts plan to manage conservation during drought

outlines increased fines for periods of extreme drought

June 17, 2021

Local News

Hazy skies in Four Corners caused by out-of-state fires

drifting in from wildfires in Arizona, Utah

June 14, 2021

Local News

With drought in the forecast, Bayfield considers a plan for low-water years

map will help town officials manage dry years through conservation measures

June 9, 2021

Regional News

Colorado governor, Democrats reach deal on emissions proposal

Environmental groups cheer changes, while business and energy sectors cry foul

June 7, 2021

Local News

U.S. senator discusses environment in virtual town hall

Residents ask about climate change, clean energy jobs and public lands

June 3, 2021

Local News

La Plata County adds teeth to fire restrictions ahead of summer

Changes include penalties and flexibility for implementing burn bans

May 28, 2021

Local News

Ice Lakes Trail near Silverton closed for summer

Popular route faces impacts from 2020 fire

May 27, 2021

Local News

Honeybees, beekeepers battle deadly parasite in Southwest Colorado

Parasitic mite can kill entire hives, bring economic damage

May 21, 2021

Local News

La Plata County approves new water service for Gem Village

Plata Archuleta Water District could help address water quality issues

May 18, 2021

Local News

Online series focuses on human-bear safety

Smart Durango presentations examine best practices in bear country

May 17, 2021

Local News

Hickenlooper floats Animas River in Durango to mark Public Lands Day

Conservationists, business leaders list key concerns and priorities

May 15, 2021

Local News

Sustainability will be key in awarding 9-R bond projects

Durango school board gets overview of green practices that will accompany new buildings

May 12, 2021

Local News

Helping the river for a quarter of a century

Helping the river for a quarter of a century A memorial dedicated to the work of the Animas River Stakeholders…

May 7, 2021

Local News

Will a new methane rule have any impact on Four Corners ‘hot spot’?

U.S. Senate votes to reinstate EPA safeguards on potent emissions

May 7, 2021

New Mexico

Environment Department proposes rule to reduce emissions

would apply to San Juan County as a result high number of ozone days

May 7, 2021

Local News

Animas River projected to stay low over coming months

Snowpack has already peaked, and remains below average

April 27, 2021

Local News

Prescribed fires in Dolores, Pagosa planned to begin next week

may be visible during burns to reduce wildfire danger

April 25, 2021

Local News

10 ‘moon trees’ land in Durango

Student’s project honors local astronaut, Earth Day and Apollo mission

April 23, 2021

Southwest Life

Dolores River Anglers seeks water quality protection for streams

Outstanding Waters status would preserve water quality, not affect water rights

April 17, 2021

Local News

Dusty snow tied to shorter spring runoff in Southwest Colorado

layers have already coated this year’s snowpack, increasing solar radiation

April 17, 2021