Environment

Durango businesses receive ‘green business’ certifications from 4CORE

businesses recognized for efforts becoming more environment friendly

November 4, 2023

What do you do with an old hospital? In Boulder, you recycle it. The whole thing.

city’s first deconstruction project since its 2020 sustainability ordinance has single-handedly kept 60.8 million pounds out of the landfill

October 30, 2023

Local News

Durango provides free compostable bags for residents during fall cleanup

Organic waste disposal to be held at the fairgrounds the weekend of Nov. 4

October 14, 2023

Local News

Simple, eco-friendly ‘bioswales’ planned for Schneider Park

infrastructure prevents pollutants from entering waterways

October 7, 2023

News

BLM has a plan to tackle booming recreation – at least in theory

agency is taking a hard look at how to protect land and wildlife while welcoming ever more visitors.

October 6, 2023

News

Bulldozing at Barr Lake has birders flapping over Colorado priorities

Colorado Parks & Wildlife does not own the reservoir where century-old cottonwoods were scraped and bird watchers now see a…

October 4, 2023

Local News

Survey of Durango’s public treescape will inform long-term plans for urban forest

health, present and future shade and equitable distribution among factors under consideration

October 4, 2023

Local News

Durango School District 9-R to host grand opening for outdoor learning lab

1 officially complete after the district raised $460,000

September 19, 2023

Local News

Birding ‘another dimension’ for outdoor recreation

Durango Bird Club ready to accept newcomers under its wings

September 18, 2023

Local News

Interim public health director departs as dissolution nears

Turnover at the public health department follows a ‘less inclusive’ transition than anticipated

September 16, 2023

Local News

After 8 years, businesses’ Gold King claims denied

100 businesses and individuals applied for compensation for losses related to the spill

August 22, 2023

Local News

La Plata County resident dies of West Nile virus

was the state’s second death from the virus this year

August 21, 2023

Local News

Durango youth lend helping hands to erosion project

sets of stone stairs created and 90 cubic feet of rock reshaped at popular climbing spot

August 15, 2023

Local News

Durangoans can ‘Float to Work’ on Animas River

on Animas River encourages fewer car commuting and more river cleanliness

August 11, 2023

Local News

Durango city transit hits 40,527 rides in July, the highest number since 2017

service offered through August; public bus use surging

August 5, 2023

Local News

Three mountain wastewater systems ‘significantly’ noncompliant north of Durango

treatment plants struggle to meet changing state regulations

July 23, 2023

Local News

Your organic trash is this business’ treasure at composting facility near Durango

to Farm Compost strives to capture food waste across La Plata County

July 19, 2023

Regional News

Fireflies are thriving in Colorado wetlands. Scientists want to shed light on why

Research could one day guide reintroduction efforts

July 14, 2023

Regional News

How to remove PFAS ‘forever chemicals’ from tap water without breaking the bank

National watchdog group recommends filters after federal agency finds the toxins in 45% of home faucets

July 14, 2023

Local News

How did Silverton save a seat at the table?

small town sits adjacent to a Superfund site; it fought to have a voice

July 12, 2023

Regional News

Colorado has 100s more wild horses than the feds say it should. So volunteers are hitting them with fertility darts

long-term goal is to control the mustang population on the state’s four herd-management areas with fertility control

July 11, 2023

Community

Colorado Department of Public Health urges caution after plague case in Montezuma County

is thought the plague was contracted on private property

June 29, 2023

Local News

EPA regional administrator visits future affordable housing site in Silverton

Recently awarded grant will fund cleanup at location

June 27, 2023

Local News

Omni Bagel and Durango Sustainable Goods collaborate to open downtown shop

Business owners seek opportunity to offer food service while educating about green practices

June 26, 2023

Local News

Runoff means first survey of Dolores fish since 2019

Dewatering of the river has imperiled three native species

June 25, 2023

Local News

Nonprofit offers environmental summer camp for students in Southwest Colorado

Program partners with Fort Lewis College to introduce career pathways

June 17, 2023

Local News

E-bike rebate recipients begin to receive new wheels

Durango program aims to provide eco-friendly, reliable transportation to community members

June 16, 2023

Local News

Photos: Going Green

Don Spangler signs a petition as Jim Brooke waits his turn on Saturday as Talya O’Neil, 15, with the Durango…

June 10, 2023

Local News

Trimble Lane river access would be a boon to recreation, environmental sustainability

access points would ease pressure on existing Animas River put-ins

June 2, 2023

Local News

Durango to offer free bus service through August

transit meant to showcase public transportation, get cars off road and reduce greenhouse gas emissions

May 26, 2023