Environment

Local News

Fewer events result in smaller harvest at Bayfield’s Community Garden

Pandemic decreases participation among stakeholders

August 21, 2020

Local News

San Juan Mountains take beating this summer from off-roading

Higher-than-normal visitation harms fragile alpine tundra

August 19, 2020

New Mexico

With federal regulations rolled back, New Mexico forges ahead to curb methane

releases draft version of rules July 20, aims for adoption in early 2021

August 17, 2020

Local News

Anglers asked to stop fishing at noon daily on several Southwest Colorado rivers

water, low flows and fishing pressure are stressing trout

August 17, 2020

Southwest Life

Rising water temperatures threaten fish populations

Drought, lower flows pose serious challenges to aquatic life in Southwest Colorado

August 13, 2020

Local News

EPA settles with Utah over Gold King Mine spill

The pH levels from the discharge at the Gold King Mine blowout on Aug. 5, 2105, the day of the…

August 5, 2020

Local News

Five years after Gold King Mine spill, water quality remains a concern

a few days in August 2015, invisible mining pollutants could be seen by the world

August 5, 2020

Local News

EPA proposes permanent mine waste dump site north of Silverton

Project needs approval from Sunnyside Gold, a company potentially on hook for costs

August 2, 2020

Local News

City of Durango invites comments on sustainability plan

Initial survey respondents say ‘be more ambitious’

July 23, 2020

New Mexico

Bureau of Land Management faces lawsuit over oil and gas leases

Parcels located near Chaco Culture National Historical Park

July 15, 2020

Local News

Logging picks up on Middle Mountain near Vallecito

Officials say about 38,000 trees will be felled

July 15, 2020

Local News

EPA will temporarily plug ‘bad boy’ mine near Silverton

Experiment will help agency understand region’s hydrology, evaluate long-term solution

July 7, 2020

Local News

Entering a state wildlife area, like Perins Peak? You’ll need a hunting or fishing license

Colorado Parks and Wildlife creates new rule to help fund wildlife conservation

June 5, 2020

Local News

Lemon Reservoir struggles to fill, while Vallecito nears capacity

farmers will see a shorter irrigation season

May 31, 2020

Southwest Life

Rare cutthroat trout, saved in 416 Fire, set to be released back into the wild

mounted rescue mission during wildfire in June 2018

May 28, 2020

Local News

Durango restricts fires, smoking ahead of Memorial Day weekend

prohibits burning on public or private property in city limits

May 21, 2020

Local News

LWCF, abandoned mine cleanup could be part of next COVID-19 stimulus bill

Leaders in La Plata, San Miguel counties call for healthier communities, job creation

May 9, 2020

Local News

Forecast for Animas River flows doesn’t look rosy

average peak expected during early runoff

May 4, 2020

Local News

GCC Energy offers to pay $3.5 million for coal mine expansion

must decide whether bid meets fair-market value

April 10, 2020

Local News

EPA relaxes pollution reporting requirements during COVID-19 response

Experts worry increasing airborne toxins could exacerbate respiratory issues

April 1, 2020

Local News

J. Paul Brown to reduce sheep herd amid disease concerns for bighorns

buys out one of Ignacio rancher’s high-risk grazing allotments

March 30, 2020

Local News

Leader of state Energy Office touts clean power in Durango

2019 legislation moves the ball on renewables, Toor says

March 11, 2020

Local News

Sen. Cory Gardner says he showed Trump photo of Colorado to help secure LWCF funding

President’s 2021 proposed budget previously slashed spending for Land Water Conservation Fund

March 9, 2020

Local News

Montana’s water is free of invasive mussels, meaning less risk for Colorado

Continued boat inspections necessary to prevent resurgence

March 4, 2020

Local News

Durango City Council takes second look at banning plastic bags

Councilors consider 3 options to reduce single-use bags

March 2, 2020

New Mexico

New Mexico to address lingering concerns of Gold King Mine spill

Feedback session planned this week with Navajo farmers

March 2, 2020

Local News

Key stakeholders emphasize collaboration at Western water event

Durango, Southern Utes share priorities

February 29, 2020

Southwest Life

Scars of aspen decline persist nearly 20 years after drought

Logging can regenerate some stands, but changing climate a threat

February 27, 2020

Local News

What will water conservation guidelines mean for Durango, Bayfield and Ignacio?

would have local governments consider Colorado water plan in decision-making

February 26, 2020

Local News

Durango-area residents weigh in as new rulemaking process for oil, gas regulations begins

meeting marks a change in how state commission functions

February 24, 2020