Environment

New Mexico

New Mexico task force releases first climate change report

lays out road map to cut emissions 45% by 2030

November 22, 2019

Local News

Backcountry Horsemen recycling tons of hay string

14,000 pounds diverted from landfill

November 21, 2019

Local News

EPA looks to develop road map for mine cleanup around Silverton

What’s the best way to approach improving water quality in the Animas River?

November 19, 2019

Southwest Life

Gunnison sage grouse struggle in Southwest Colorado

Threatened species missing from Dove Creek population

November 17, 2019

Local News

Of 115 homeowners contacted, 1 shows up for meeting about uranium waste

Letters warning of possible contamination were sent last week

November 14, 2019

Local News

Climate change taking toll on mountain towns

Lewis College professor says certain steps can make a difference regionally

November 13, 2019

Local News

Letters sent to Durango residents warning of potential radioactive waste

health department to hold public meeting next week

November 7, 2019

Local News

County has no say in proposed uranium dump site

health department noncommittal on future plans amid opposition

October 26, 2019

Local News

Proposed uranium dump site near Bondad faces stiff opposition

Planning Commission denies project; decision may be appealed

October 25, 2019

Local News

Temporary uranium disposal site proposed south of Durango

Residents oppose plan, citing health and environmental concerns

October 23, 2019

Local News

Water samples show no impact from Silver Wing Mine spill

says it is unclear what caused temporary uptick in discharges

October 21, 2019

Local News

Life of King II coal mine extended by 20 years

Company says decision will preserve 100 jobs in La Plata County

October 18, 2019

Local News

Durango Diaries: Learn how to support the environment

Storyteller series to feature four local environmental advocates

October 16, 2019

Local News

50 volunteers spend Sunday cleaning homeless camps

service, port-a-potties at Purple Cliffs camp aimed at preventing similar refuse problems

October 13, 2019

Local News

EPA: Mine spilling waste into Animas River returns to normal

says water sample results should be available next week

October 11, 2019

Local News

Mine spill reported in Animas River; severity being investigated

says crews looking into site north of Silverton

October 10, 2019

Local News

Dirt bike route proposed in ‘one of the last untouched’ places in Silverton

residents fear ‘powerful’ lobbying groups will influence BLM

October 9, 2019

Local News

Bears packing on the pounds before hibernation

Activity picking up in and around Durango

October 8, 2019

Southwest Life

Year of renewal: Hermosa Creek watershed shows signs of recovery after 416 Fire

health, water quality and recreation on the mend

October 3, 2019

Local News

Wetlands north of Durango approved for expansion

Project expected to improve wildlife habitat, water quality

October 1, 2019

Local News

Colorado company faces fines for construction site violations

site had more than a dozen stormwater issues

September 29, 2019

Local News

La Plata Canyon to be explored for mining potential

Gold, silver and copper may be worth extracting

September 23, 2019

Business

Saving the planet from disposable diapers

Durango woman takes on Pampers from her Crestview sewing machine

September 22, 2019

Local News

Global Climate Strike draws large crowd, in Durango and beyond

Activists join millions of people in thousands of towns around the world

September 20, 2019

Local News

Should Durango residents share in sacrifice during next drought?

plan suggests restrictions if there’s a repeat of summer 2018

September 20, 2019

Local News

Fort Lewis College cuts about 60% of carbon; next 40% will be harder

Students, employees and agencies must make changes to hit goal

September 20, 2019

Regional News

Repeal of federal water rule brings comfort to agricultural communities

Environmentalist says EPA is ignoring good science

September 19, 2019

Local News

One less mine to clean in Superfund site near Silverton?

pile was considered a top contributor to heavy metals in upper Animas

September 8, 2019

Local News

Animas River Stakeholders disband after 25 years of cleanup efforts

Group’s role fell into doubt after Superfund established outside Silverton

August 29, 2019

Local News

Uranium dumpsite south of Durango leaching into groundwater

U.S. Department of Energy insists cell poses no risk to human health, environment

August 28, 2019