Environment

Local News

Sunnyside Gold challenges EPA’s Superfund list

company says EPA did not properly evaluate all mine sites

December 14, 2016

Local News

EPA’s Gold King Mine spill reimbursements fall short of requests

Durango, La Plata County receive less than requested

December 9, 2016

Regional News

Researchers grow protective biological soil crusts

Soil ecologist Matthew Bowker is growing mosses, lichens and cyanobacteria that make up protective biological soil crusts found on the…

December 4, 2016

Local News

Pipeline protesters take demonstration to CEO’s Pagosa Springs home

Participants in the Standing Rock 4 Corners March in September head down East Eight Avenue. Fort Lewis College students who…

November 30, 2016

Regional News

Supreme Court asks Obama administration’s view on mine spill lawsuit

N.M. wants quick resolution; Utah may sue, too

November 28, 2016

Local News

FLC students return from Standing Rock

Protesters hold short rally in downtown Durango

November 27, 2016

Local News

Device will monitor Mancos air quality

descends on residents on town’s southwest side

November 17, 2016

Local News

FLC students plan river cleanup

Fort Lewis College students are organizing a community river cleanup event. The cleanup will take place from 11 a.m. to…

November 16, 2016

Local News

EPA updates Durango on Superfund site

Residents supportive of mine waste cleanup

November 16, 2016

Local News

BLM finalizes rule to reduce methane waste

Advocates question Trump’s plans for climate regulations

November 15, 2016

Local News

EPA updates Silverton on cleanup

treatment at Gold King Mine could be extended

November 14, 2016

Local News

EPA wants to continue operations at water-treatment plant

comments on plan accepted through Dec. 14

November 14, 2016

Local News

Pipeline protest planned for downtown Durango

Protesters demonstrating against the expansion of the Dakota Access Pipeline wade in cold creek waters confronting local police as remnants…

November 13, 2016

Local News

EPA to hold public meetings about Superfund work in S.W. Colorado

Meetings in Durango, Shiprock and Silverton

November 12, 2016

Local News

Taxpayers to foot bill for Freda Mine cleanup

Arrow Gold Corporation’s former site requires remediation

November 7, 2016

Local News

Fort Lewis’ Environmental Center celebrates 25 years

“It has served as home and refuge for so many people who care about environmental issues,” said Michael Rendon, a…

November 5, 2016

Lifestyle

CSU tests hemp crop hidden in corn field

12 varieties being grown

October 31, 2016

Local News

BLM presents plan to save Gunnison sage grouse

Cooperation with private landowners is key, officials say

October 23, 2016

Local News

Sunnyside wants out of Navajo Nation lawsuit

company said has no part in Gold King Mine spill

October 23, 2016

Local News

Common Reading Experience panel talk will be Tuesday

The discussion begins at 7 p.m. Tuesday in Noble Hall, Room 130 and is free and open to everyone. Apocalyptic…

October 23, 2016

Local News

Work near Gladstone could cause water discoloration in creek

will replace damaged culvert

October 21, 2016

Local News

Stagnant ponds get repair, fresh water

Headgate repairs provide fresh water to retainment ponds

October 19, 2016

Local News

Groups begin fight against invasive Russian Olive trees

Three-year project to remove Russian Olives began this week

October 17, 2016

Local News

Cortez City Council endorses demolition of old high school

have final say

October 16, 2016

Local News

No criminal charges in Gold King Mine blowout

committee, subcommittee heads demand explanation

October 12, 2016

Local News

Utah residents fear contamination from uranium mill

Mesa speaks out about toxic spills, drinking water

October 7, 2016

Local News

Superfund project manager known for community outreach

“If you have Rebecca, you are extremely lucky,” said Tony Berget, a former Lincoln County Commissioner in Libby, Montana, home…

October 2, 2016

Local News

Animas River fish survey shows encouraging signs

count not ‘great,’ but some trends are up

September 28, 2016

Local News

Solar power comes to Southwest Horizons Ranch

barn installation benefits low-income community

September 26, 2016

Local News

BLM tightens process for gas well leases in Southwest Colorado

study will take tighter look at future drilling

September 25, 2016