Local News
Residents gather to save cottonwood tree slated for removal in north Durango
Protesters take issue with city’s cost estimate re-routing trail around tree
Environment
Local News
Bennet says legislation could help fund fire mitigation efforts in Durango
Senator discusses potential benefit of Outdoor Restoration Partnership Act for Southwest Colorado
New Mexico
New Mexico engages with Biden’s energy secretary on methane rules
Heat-trapping gas blamed for 30-50% of rising global temperatures
Local News
Hanging Lake Trail will take a long time to rebuild
Oasis was untouched by debris flows and the Forest Service hopes to rebuild a more sustainable path
Local News
Durango partners with Table to Farm Compost to increase food waste diversion
Partnership to start with community outreach and education
Local News
Southern Ute Indian Tribe joins international natural gas initiative
Effort exports gas to countries looking for lower-emitting fuels
Local News
Volunteers blast away offensive graffiti from Durango climbing area
X-rock, a popular crag, was hit with vulgar, racist images in June
Local News
La Plata County wants to clear the air about toxic gas at Bayfield landfill
State health department issued order in 2016 directing expanded remediation
Local News
Gold King Mine owner sues over taking of private property after 2015 mine spill
Lawsuit seeks $3.8 million in compensation
Regional News
EPA’s plan to truck toxic mine waste through Telluride isn’t sitting well with locals
Federal agency says there will be short-term pain for long-term gain
Local News
Volunteer groups take on trash along La Plata County highways
Adopt-a-Highway efforts motivated by ‘giving back’
Local News
Work begins on Mount Wilson approach trail
Three-year project will create single route toward summit of local fourteener
Local News
Durango restaurant workers roll into lower carbon emissions
E-bike program provides transportation alternatives to income-qualifying employees
Local News
New Mexico seeks restoration ideas after 2015 mine spill
Projects would be funded through a proposed $1 million settlement with defendants
Local News
Southwest Coloradans raise questions, concerns about wolf restoration
Diverse crowd attends open house to discuss reintroduction
Regional News
Abandoned coal mine near Aspen has become a mountain biking park for the masses
Unusual public-private collaboration could serve as a model for restoring environmental danger zones
Regional News
Polis signs climate bill, renews opposition to cap-and-trade program
Governor seeks to reduce emissions through voluntary agreements and targeted policies
Local News
Colorado declares drought emergency for Western Slope
State monitors 21 counties, including La Plata County
Local News
Sen. Michael Bennet seeks to clean up orphaned wells
Environmental experts praise bills for increased accountability
Southwest Life
Timber harvest project given green light by Dolores Ranger District
Final approval pending; work on 22,000-acre project would begin in 2023
Local News
Colorado Supreme Court orders La Plata County to clean up toxic landfill
Bayfield dump leaking toxic gas since at least 2004
Local News
Officials aware of 31 fires in southwest La Plata County
Nineteen of those blazes are controlled or extinguished
Local News
Bayfield adopts plan to manage conservation during drought
Town outlines increased fines for periods of extreme drought
Local News
Hazy skies in Four Corners caused by out-of-state fires
Smoke drifting in from wildfires in Arizona, Utah
Local News
With drought in the forecast, Bayfield considers a plan for low-water years
Road map will help town officials manage dry years through conservation measures
Regional News
Colorado governor, Democrats reach deal on emissions proposal
Environmental groups cheer changes, while business and energy sectors cry foul
Local News
U.S. senator discusses environment in virtual town hall
Residents ask about climate change, clean energy jobs and public lands
Local News
La Plata County adds teeth to fire restrictions ahead of summer
Changes include penalties and flexibility for implementing burn bans
Local News
Ice Lakes Trail near Silverton closed for summer
Popular route faces impacts from 2020 fire