Polis signs climate bill, renews opposition to cap-and-trade program Governor seeks to reduce emissions through voluntary agreements and targeted policies July 6, 2021
Colorado governor, Democrats reach deal on emissions proposal Environmental groups cheer changes, while business and energy sectors cry foul June 7, 2021
The confluence of rivers and people drive career path for Barb Horn Founder of River Watch of Colorado retires after 30 years March 15, 2021
Durango’s first fast-charging station for electric vehicles coming this summer The city of Durango plans to offer its first fast-charging station this summer at the Transit Center.Courtesy city of Durango… February 5, 2021
Biden’s oil and gas pause halts lease sales around HD Mountains 10 parcels totaling more than 1,500 acres were set to be sold February 4, 2021
Bird count reveals possible increase in population despite last year’s die-off Several factors play role in annual tally, including weather conditions and number of observers January 28, 2021
EPA to drill into mine west of Silverton at risk of blowout says it wants to prevent future unplanned releases January 14, 2021
EPA orders access to water treatment plant north of Silverton has been treating discharges out of Gold King Mine since 2015 January 7, 2021
Five environmental issues to watch in 2021 Drought, overuse of public lands, mine cleanup top list in Southwest Colorado December 31, 2020
Lawsuit seeks to close GCC Energy’s King II coal mine Conservation groups say more thorough water study will show excavation unsafe December 16, 2020
BP reports uptick of spills in La Plata County oil and gas company documents nearly 20 spills this year November 12, 2020
La Plata County targets gun range contamination 2021 budget proposes $2.5 million to remove lead October 15, 2020
Fight is back on in HD Mountains interest in an old natural gas field prompts residents to pushback October 3, 2020
With federal regulations rolled back, New Mexico forges ahead to curb methane releases draft version of rules July 20, aims for adoption in early 2021 August 18, 2020
EPA settles with Utah over Gold King Mine spill The pH levels from the discharge at the Gold King Mine blowout on Aug. 5, 2105, the day of the… August 6, 2020
Five years after Gold King Mine spill, water quality remains a concern a few days in August 2015, invisible mining pollutants could be seen by the world August 5, 2020
EPA proposes permanent mine waste dump site north of Silverton Project needs approval from Sunnyside Gold, a company potentially on hook for costs July 30, 2020
Durango-area residents weigh in as new rulemaking process for oil, gas regulations begins meeting marks a change in how state commission functions February 27, 2020
After flood, Cortez walk-in clinic warns of mold exposure sent out to patients warning of potential health risk January 22, 2020
Mesa Verde National Park looking for dark sky designation says light pollution is costly, harmful to human and animal health January 2, 2020
Of 115 homeowners contacted, 1 shows up for meeting about uranium waste Letters warning of possible contamination sent to 115 homeowners November 15, 2019
Animas River Stakeholders disband after 25 years of cleanup efforts Group’s role fell into doubt after Superfund established outside Silverton August 29, 2019
Local News EPA to tackle one of most vexing polluters in Animas River basin American Tunnel poses complex situation for Superfund cleanup June 7, 2019
Local News BP fined for 3 spills in La Plata County, will pay $12.5M to fix pipelines Company says infrastructure in Southwest Colorado ‘good for service’ May 22, 2019
