Environmental issue

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Colorado denies license for Paradox uranium mill

says Piñon Ridge plan threatens environment; company not giving up

April 27, 2018

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Utah BLM sells oil and gas leases near Hovenweep

managers fear impacts of noise, lighting and pollution

April 20, 2018

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Oil and gas drilling could ramp up in Southwest Colorado

order more oil and gas lease sales; shorter protest period expected

April 18, 2018

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Meeting about McPhee boating season set for April 11

The San Juan National Forest’s Dolores Ranger District will open the main McPhee boat ramp to motorized vessels on April…

April 6, 2018

Local News

Fort Lewis College students bring solar energy to Navajo Nation

installed at community gathering place

March 25, 2018

New regulation limits growing practice of antler collection

Onetime hobby has become a profitable business

February 24, 2018

Southwestern cattlemen face industry challenges

Participants seek eased rules on immigration, trucking and trade rules

February 13, 2018

Local News

Pleasant View concerned about elk management

Landowners want more cooperation with Colorado Parks and Wildlife

January 30, 2018

Local News

Butler Corner to burn slash piles north of Dolores

The slash piles are a result of forest fuels mitigation that took place in July 2017. Ignition will take place…

January 30, 2018

Local News

BLM to hold transportation meetings in Cortez, Durango

mapped for regional counties

January 23, 2018

Local News

Best-selling outdoors author will speak in Dolores

Fedarko tells story of Grand Canyon through-hike

January 16, 2018

Local News

Water projects for Rico, Sambrito Wetlands recommended for funding

Severance tax case reduces future state grants

January 15, 2018

Local News

McPhee managers plan to open lake early

Switching inspection hours would make mid-April date possible

January 9, 2018

Local News

Pine beetle gaining ground in Southwest Colorado

Infestation taking out large swaths of ponderosa pine

January 4, 2018

Local News

2017: A year about land use, health and play in Dolores

Ron Kotarski Jr. playground closes The story that got the most attention in Dolores was the closing of the popular…

December 26, 2017

Local News

Rally to be held at Canyons monument

Old Broads oppose reductions

December 6, 2017

October test shows no mussels at McPhee; recreation impacted

rules limit motorized boating

November 21, 2017

Forest travel plan released for Rico-West Dolores

Motorcycle trails reduced; timing restrictions added

November 17, 2017

Local News

Local master leasing plan never received final approval

and gas plan was premature

November 9, 2017

Local News

In the Southwest, a sustainable breed of cattle

criollo cow can thrive in hot, dry conditions that are difficult for other breeds

November 7, 2017

Living

How a potato helped the Four Corners survive climate shifts

ancient potato may hold answers to present-day challenges

November 4, 2017

U.S. department likely to rescind plan for region’s oil and gas

Pending BLM master leasing plan in Southwest Colorado could evaporate

November 1, 2017

Local News

Tipton tours McPhee area with Montezuma County officials

logging could improve Forest Service budget, he says

October 30, 2017

Local News

Enviros and San Miguel County sue to protect sage grouse

Lawsuit alleges lack of environmental studies invalidates lease sales

October 17, 2017