Colorado requires drillers assess impacts of wells. Does it matter? Environmental groups want regulators to toughen rules, consider impacts of increased drilling activity December 9, 2022
U.S. shift away from coal hits tribal community in New Mexico Realities of closing San Juan plant and mine setting in for surrounding communities October 3, 2022
In Durango visit, Hickenlooper calls for rent and eviction protections at national level Senator tours mobile home parks, 9-R school district bus barn August 19, 2022
Utah crude trains could roll through Colorado after Forest Service denies objections railroad would connect northeast Utah oil fields with the national rail network to transport crude to Gulf Coast refineries July 11, 2022
Supreme Court decision may slow transition to cleaner energy limits EPA’s authority to regulate power plant emissions July 4, 2022
Residential gas bills to jump 26% next month in Southwest Colorado Volatility in energy markets created by pandemic and war in Ukraine are behind the rise May 21, 2022
Wind energy company kills 150 eagles in U.S., pleads guilty killed at 50 wind farms in eight states, including Colorado April 6, 2022
With gas prices high, Colorado oil production is ramping up number of active oil wells in Colorado has nearly doubled in the last year March 29, 2022
What will we hear from Biden’s State of the Union? Colorado leaders weigh in Representatives, strategist expect energy production and COVID-19 to be focus of speech February 26, 2022
Millions in federal funding made available to plug abandoned wells Spending could create jobs, address environmental hazards February 2, 2022
As snowmaking becomes more common, some question the use of energy and water Ski resorts have invested millions in more efficient snow guns A machine blows snow at Vail Mountain Resort Dec. 29… January 26, 2022
When gas wells are sold to small companies, can new owners afford the cleanup costs? fear the transfer of wells to smaller operators increases the risk they will be orphaned January 24, 2022
Six-figure ad campaign pressures Polis to act on abandoned oil and gas wells Environmental groups have criticized Colorado governor as being weak on climate change January 12, 2022
White Mesa Mill in southeast Utah enters the rare earth market Fuels seeks to create a domestic supply; industrial plant near Ute Mountain tribe has divisive history September 30, 2021
Low-income apartments in Mancos seek heating upgrades Outreach Colorado launches fundraising campaign July 8, 2021
Fetterman wins over challengers in Empire Electric board election Barry also elected in uncontested race for District 2 June 18, 2021
San Juan College to design new program related to hydrogen industry Company BayoTech signed a memorandum with the school June 4, 2021
Southern Ute reservation could get a zero-emission power plant reuses some CO2, captures the rest for other uses April 19, 2021
As Trump loosens restrictions, Democrats debate energy platform Political candidates draw battle lines on oil and gas ahead of election August 20, 2020
Fort Lewis College research lays foundation for next generation of nuclear power Coolant technology helps reduce radioactive waste problem November 23, 2019
Cortez Lindsay, Sitton and Barry win seats on Empire Electric board incumbents re-elected by wide margin; District 2 race was close June 21, 2019
Ute protesters march to Utah uranium mill Mountain Utes concerned about health impacts from White Mesa May 13, 2017