Environment

Local News

Pastorius Reservoir to be drained as result of illegal fish stocking

Northern pike takeover waterways, push out other aquatic life

October 13, 2018

Local News

Disposal fees jump up at Montezuma County landfill

Looming closure costs cited; new rates favor recyclers

October 6, 2018

Local News

BLM advisory group returns, updated with Trump goals

Changes met with skepticism from some members

September 24, 2018

Local News

EPA’s quick-action Superfund plan receives flak from commenters

say money could be better spent elsewhere

September 14, 2018

Local News

What’s good for the butterfly may be toxic to livestock

Dangers of milkweed can be easily avoided, officials say

September 5, 2018

Local News

Citizen scientists enlisted to research monarch butterfly mystery

Researchers want to know more about migratory patterns through Southwest Colorado

August 31, 2018

Local News

Study finds no lasting impacts from Gold King Mine spill

River returned to pre-event conditions a week after blowout

August 24, 2018

Southwest Life

What are the top 5 littered items in the San Juan National Forest?

the common to the curious, litter is a constant battle

August 16, 2018

Regional News

5th lawsuit filed against EPA over 2015 Gold King Mine waste spill

The lawsuit was filed Aug. 3 in federal court in Albuquerque, New Mexico, by 295 Navajo farmers and ranchers. Their…

August 10, 2018

Local News

Work to resume at American Tunnel, one of more vexing polluters

water may be spilling into other mine networks

August 8, 2018

Regional News

3 years after Gold King Mine spill, victims awaiting payment

Wastewater flows through a retention pond built to contain and remove heavy metals from the Gold King Mine outside Silverton…

August 5, 2018

Regional News

Trump administration officials dismissed benefits of national monuments

The sun sets over Bears Ears National Monument in southeast Utah. According to recently released document, senior Interior Department officials…

July 23, 2018

Local News

Appeals court formally dismisses charges against Rose Chilcoat

‘I’m glad to have this behind me,’ Durango environmentalist says

July 20, 2018

Regional News

U.S. eases Obama-era coal ash pollution rules for utilities

Environmental Protection Agency acting Administrator Andrew Wheeler said the changes would save utilities about $30 million annually. The move represents…

July 19, 2018

Local News

Prosecutors to drop charges against Durango environmentalist Rose Chilcoat

Husband likely to stand trial for closing gate on livestock corral

July 17, 2018

Local News

Fire starts on BLM land south of Mancos

Officials are allowing fire to burn for natural benefits

July 13, 2018

Local News

Truck driver hauling sludge for EPA cited with careless driving

Vehicle went off road, crashed into Cement Creek on Monday

July 10, 2018

Local News

Decision to haul Gold King Mine sludge raises questions

Critics fear move will impact upper Animas River aquatic life

July 10, 2018

Local News

Truck hauling Gold King Mine sludge crashes into Cement Creek

just started hauling waste from treatment plant to new storage site

July 9, 2018

Local News

National forest challenges county’s claim on federal roads

Dolores County, forest ranger provide arguments against broad resolution

July 9, 2018

Nation & World

Scandal-plagued EPA Administrator Scott Pruitt resigns

President Donald Trump tweeted Thursday that he accepted the resignation of Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Scott Pruitt.Associated Press file With…

July 5, 2018