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Honeybees, beekeepers battle deadly parasite in Southwest Colorado
Parasitic mite can kill entire hives, bring economic damage
Environment
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La Plata County approves new water service for Gem Village
La Plata Archuleta Water District could help address water quality issues
Local News
Online series focuses on human-bear safety
Bear Smart Durango presentations examine best practices in bear country
Local News
Hickenlooper floats Animas River in Durango to mark Public Lands Day
Conservationists, business leaders list key concerns and priorities
Local News
Sustainability will be key in awarding 9-R bond projects
Durango school board gets overview of green practices that will accompany new buildings
Local News
Helping the river for a quarter of a century
Helping the river for a quarter of a century A memorial dedicated to the work of the Animas River Stakeholders Group was dedicated Friday along the bank of the river…
Local News
Will a new methane rule have any impact on Four Corners ‘hot spot’?
U.S. Senate votes to reinstate EPA safeguards on potent emissions
New Mexico
Environment Department proposes rule to reduce emissions
Rule would apply to San Juan County as a result high number of ozone days
Local News
Animas River projected to stay low over coming months
Snowpack has already peaked, and remains below average
Local News
Prescribed fires in Dolores, Pagosa planned to begin next week
Smoke may be visible during burns to reduce wildfire danger
Local News
10 ‘moon trees’ land in Durango
Student’s project honors local astronaut, Earth Day and Apollo mission
Southwest Life
Dolores River Anglers seeks water quality protection for streams
Outstanding Waters status would preserve water quality, not affect water rights
Local News
Dusty snow tied to shorter spring runoff in Southwest Colorado
Five layers have already coated this year’s snowpack, increasing solar radiation
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Mountain Studies Institute to hold online youth summit about environmental issues
Students to examine water quality, climate change, forest health
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Rockwood residents want relief from train departures north of Durango
Homeowners say D&SNG passengers overburden small neighborhood
Local News
Forester who planted 2 million trees uproots for next adventure
Gretchen Fitzgerald spent years restoring forests in Southwest Colorado
Local News
BLM plans habitat improvement for Gunnison sage grouse
Piñon and juniper trees would be removed to improve sagebrush conditions
Local News
Durango, La Plata County look to new funding model for fire mitigation
Unique approach could tackle large-scale projects
Local News
City Council candidates take stances on lodgers tax, climate change in forum
Six contenders meet in final group event
Southwest Life
Water guzzlers quench wild animals’ thirst
Forest devices more important than ever as drought grips Southwest Colorado
Local News
How will Durango City Council candidates address the environment?
Water, wildfire mitigation, recycling among top priorities
Local News
Grant to help with deluge of visitors to San Juan Mountains
More than $250,000 will be spent on education about best backcountry practices
Local News
Proposed massive natural gas compressor station near Bayfield faces major setback
Company missed deadline to submit plans; project considered ‘expired’
Local News
Confluence of rivers, people drive career path for Barb Horn
Founder of River Watch of Colorado retires after 30 years
Local News
Nearly 200,000 trees planted atop Wolf Creek Pass since 2019
Group targets clear-cut, beetle-kill areas not naturally regenerating
Local News
Durango City Council candidates talk taxes, housing and bump-outs at forum
Seven residents running for three open seats on board
Local News
Beetle kill marches west across San Juan Mountains
Though slowing, new disease and insects worry foresters
Local News
For first time ever, Chronic Wasting Disease found in deer in Southwest Colorado
Discovery raises concern about big herd populations
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Durango’s first fast-charging station for electric vehicles coming this summer
In 20 minutes, drivers can ‘fill up’