Environment

Southwest Life

BLM designates special management areas

3 areas of critical environmental concern total over 14,000 acres

February 22, 2020

Regional News

State takes over cleanup of M&M Truck Stop in Cortez

Contaminated soils at truck stop will be removed, a first step in redevelopment

February 21, 2020

Local News

Public hearing to be held Friday in Durango about future oil and gas regulations

A 2019 law transitions state commission toward regulation of industry

February 19, 2020

Local News

Where is the lower-elevation snow for Southwest Colorado?

country on track with annual snowpack, but valleys remain bare

February 19, 2020

Local News

Rico mine owner sues to cover cleanup costs

Atlantic Richfield seeks compensation from previous owner

February 18, 2020

Southwest Life

Yale study puts Americans’ perspectives on food, environment to the test

production a significant contributor to rise in greenhouse gases across globe

February 17, 2020

Local News

Exotic – and illegal – fish found in the Animas River

Wildlife officers say do not dump fish into Colorado’s waterways

February 17, 2020

Local News

How to help elk herds? Limit out-of-state hunters, kill more predators, some say

weighs in on declining populations across Southwest Colorado

February 14, 2020

Southwest Life

Durango outdoor education nonprofits merge, plan to expand services

Durango Nature Studies, San Juan Mountain Association join forces, aim to serve more kids

February 13, 2020

Local News

Colorado wildlife officials seek solution as elk herds decline

90 hunters attend presentation in Dolores

February 9, 2020

Pine River Times news

Local elk herds decline; Colorado Parks and Wildlife seeks solution

90 hunters attend presentation in Dolores

February 7, 2020

Southwest Life

Colorado Parks and Wildlife puts pine stumps to work as fish habitat

gets creative at Summit Reservoir

February 2, 2020

Business

Durango restaurants take lead in reducing plastic use

Biodegradable to-go containers, straws, utensils now more common

February 2, 2020

Local News

La Plata County residents meet to discuss pros, cons of wolf reintroduction

urban areas imposing their values on rural parts of the state?

January 31, 2020

Local News

Spring Creek Basin wild horse plan up for revision

Proposal includes water improvements on range

January 30, 2020

Southwest Life

Beetle infestation slows in Southwest Colorado, but only for lack of trees

2019 survey shows 5,000 newly damaged acres in San Juan Mountains

January 30, 2020

Local News

Durango forest school offers outdoor learning in all weather

Classes prove popular, drawing hundreds of students

January 28, 2020

Local News

Southern Utes respond to burst gas pipeline on Pine River tributary

Spokeswoman for the tribe says no environmental impacts expected

January 25, 2020

Local News

Owner of Gold King Mine not happy with proposed cleanup solution

groups call for plugging of discharging mines

January 24, 2020

Regional News

After flood, Cortez walk-in clinic warns of mold exposure

sent out to patients warning of potential health risk

January 22, 2020

Local News

As the Southwest dries out, water managers increasingly look to cloud seeding

Officials look for spot in San Juan Mountains for new generator

January 18, 2020

Local News

One year later: Oil and gas worker’s death remains a mystery

Investigators find no ignition source in deadly explosion

January 7, 2020

Local News

Mesa Verde National Park looking for dark sky designation

says light pollution is costly, harmful to human and animal health

January 5, 2020

Southwest Life

Grocery stores make reducing food waste a priority in Durango

Compost company, nonprofits help divert items away from landfill

January 2, 2020

Southwest Life

Earthquakes trigger new plans for injection well in Paradox

of Reclamation seeks solution for salinity-control site

December 29, 2019

Local News

BLM removes mine waste leaching into Animas River

2,500 cubic yards of contaminated material relocated

December 27, 2019

Local News

New methane regulations lauded by Durango-area leaders, environmentalists

Colorado rules aim to cut greenhouse gas releases

December 20, 2019

Local News

Durango shows support for Colorado’s proposed methane rules

hearing draws more than 100 people

December 12, 2019

Southwest Life

As Forest Service budget shrinks, Durango nonprofit steps up

Juan Mountains Association creates fund for work in wilderness

November 28, 2019

New Mexico

New Mexico task force releases first climate change report

lays out road map to cut emissions 45% by 2030

November 22, 2019