Environmental issue

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Crow Canyon’s pueblo farming project cited in carbon cycle report

Project about sustainability of Hopi methods is referenced

November 30, 2018

Local News

Rico-West Dolores travel plan gains another lawsuit

Seasonal restrictions for motorized use not long enough, environmentalists say

November 20, 2018

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Wildlife officials will try to track bighorn sheep in Weminuche

Officials to use a helicopter to find and fit animals with GPS collars

November 20, 2018

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Forest Service dismisses Village at Wolf Creek concerns

Project could move forward after meeting two conditions

November 20, 2018

Local News

Commissioners approve new gravel pit near Bondad

Operation expected to create six jobs, 335,000 tons of material a year

November 13, 2018

Local News

416 Fire did not burn at as high intensity as thought

BAER assessment proposes treatment options

November 9, 2018

Which was worse for water quality: Gold King Mine spill or 416 Fire floods?

compared metal loading in both events; results surprised researchers

November 4, 2018

Company that hoped to bring mining back to Silverton files for bankruptcy

Despite filing, efforts still alive to bring industry back to mountain town

November 2, 2018

Local News

Film shares stories of Dolores River rafting in 1970s

Filmmaker and Dolores River guide tell story of rapid’s offbeat nickname

October 31, 2018

Wolf Creek Ski Area battles aftermath of beetle kill

mountain removes 4,000 dead trees this summer

October 28, 2018

Local News

Aspen forests northeast of Dolores proposed for logging

is to improve stand diversity

October 23, 2018

Local News

Grand Canyon uranium ban upheld

1 million acres around national park protected, but Trump could lift ban

October 22, 2018

Local News

Local and national recreation groups sue forest

Lawsuit claims Rico-West Dolores plan unfairly restricts access

October 16, 2018

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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 7, 2018

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Appeals court formally dismisses charges against Rose Chilcoat

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

July 20, 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

National forest challenges county’s claim on federal roads

Dolores County, forest ranger provide arguments against broad resolution

July 8, 2018

Residents get tips for tree health during drought

The Colorado State Forest Service encourages homeowners to consider supplemental watering to keep their trees healthy during persistent drought conditions.File…

June 25, 2018

Local News

County claims trails, roads on national forest

Resolution claims 17 roads and trails in local counties

June 20, 2018

Local News

Burro Fire teams plan to secure fire lines, mop up after rain

weather, fire risk expected throughout week

June 18, 2018

Local News

Beetle-killed trees find a market in homes

mills find market for stands of dead ponderosa pines

May 24, 2018

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Protesters march to uranium mill in White Mesa

avoids last year’s confrontation

May 20, 2018

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Conservation groups agree to stay sage grouse lawsuit

sets deadlines for recovery plan

April 30, 2018