Environment

Southern Ute Indian Tribe stands with Standing Rock

rally shows solidarity with opposition to pipeline

September 25, 2016

Idaho Springs emerges from Superfund cleanup with optimism

But after a three-decade, $62 million Superfund cleanup, Clear Creek now lives up to its pristine-sounding name, at least most…

September 18, 2016

Local News

Grass-roots cleanups continue in Silverton mining district

Lackawanna Mill project shows small steps can spur environmental success stories

September 13, 2016

Local News

Senators attempt to expedite Gold King reimbursements

says more than $5.2 million paid, but none goes to local businesses, residents

September 12, 2016

Southwest Life

Tough forest management questions face Wolf Creek area

Workshop to explore future management

September 7, 2016

Local News

EPA adds Bonita Peak Mining District to Superfund list

Listing for remediations comes about 1 year after Gold King Mine spill

September 7, 2016

Regional News

Battling salt cedar harms nesting bird

Scientists concerned about beetles’ effect on rare Southwestern willow flycatcher

September 6, 2016

Local News

Carbon Junction enters new era of use after mine scars healed

Oakridge Energy remediates land and is terminating mine permit in popular recreational area

September 5, 2016

Southwest Life

Mules crucial to wilderness trail repair in San Juan National Forest

string hauls 15 tons of gravel

August 31, 2016

Local News

Heavy rains cause overflow at EPA’s water-treatment plant

of public notification caused widespread rumors this week

August 25, 2016

Local News

EPA seeks depository for mine waste treatment plant sludge

vets businesses with mine cleanup ideas

August 24, 2016

Local News

EPA sues Wildcat Mining over violations of Clean Water Act

Wildcat president says EPA complaint holding up work

August 17, 2016

Southwest Life

In the Animas Valley, old-growth’s last stand?

patch may be last untouched forest

August 17, 2016

Regional News

Navajos sue feds over Gold King Mine spill

‘EPA, we’re holding your feet to the fire’

August 16, 2016

Regional News

Navajo Nation to sue EPA over Gold King Mine spill for damages

Navajo Nation President Russell Begaye, Navajo Attorney General Ethel Branch and other tribal officials plan to announce Tuesday that they…

August 15, 2016

Local News

Study finds oil and gas industry largest contributor to ‘hot spot’

found 250 plumes accounting for more than 50 percent of methane emissions

August 15, 2016

Local News

Ophir mine cleanup project in limbo

Project led by former Gold King point man not approved for action, EPA says

August 10, 2016

Local News

King II receives moratorium exemption, exploration license

Exploratory drilling to begin by month’s end

August 7, 2016

Local News

EPA: Released documents will be made searchable

uploaded 29,000 documents in response to Gold King Mine spill

August 4, 2016

Local News

Environmental groups push EPA to hold mining companies accountable

Proposed rules would protect taxpayers

July 15, 2016

Local News

Hearing sought on Gold King spill reimbursement legislation

Gardner, Hatch ask for ‘swift consideration’

July 14, 2016

Local News

Ignacio company cited for pipeline that leaked into Ute Creek

spill leaked into a tributary of the Los Pinos River

July 13, 2016

Local News

Pollution-control systems added to Rico Argentine Mine

Upgrades designed to prevent contamination of Dolores River

July 11, 2016

Local News

Pollution control systems added to Rico Argentine mine

Upgrades are designed to prevent contamination of Dolores River

July 7, 2016

Local News

House passes bill to push abandoned mine cleanup

of three bills tied to Gold King Mine spill

July 7, 2016

Southwest Life

Drones give conservationists an aerial edge

affordable, easy-to-operate technology to monitor land and wildlife

July 6, 2016

Local News

Comments show overwhelming support for Superfund

closed June 13; only few oppose

July 2, 2016

Local News

La Plata County commissioners back BLM methane rule on 2-1 vote

Proposed regulations would cut natural gas flaring

June 28, 2016

Local News

Colorado College focuses on Western water issues

Students take EcoFlight to survey Gold King from above

June 28, 2016

Local News

Forest Service restores wetlands in Falls Creek

“The life wetlands support are phenomenal,” said district ranger Matt Janowiak. “Our water rights are big enough here to expand…

June 27, 2016