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Outdoors industry taps into Southern Ute methane capture project
Carbon offsets part of sustainability standard
Environment
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Public can comment on proposed expansion of La Plata County coal mine
Permit would extend life of King II for at least 20 years
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EPA finds low risk to human health at Superfund site near Silverton
Despite findings, agency says cleanup remains a priority
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Is EPA protecting mining history around Superfund site?
Agency says it is complying with historic preservation standards
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EPA to tackle one of most vexing polluters in Animas River basin
American Tunnel poses complex situation for Superfund cleanup
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Durango Fish Hatchery rebounds after nerve-wracking drought year
Nearly one-third of stock had to be unloaded in 2018 because of low water
Arts and Entertainment
Durangoans upcycle for the environment
Group sews reusable grocery bags out of old T-shirts
Community
Great Old Broads tackle weeds at Boggy Draw near Dolores
Great Old Broads patrol trail with county, Forest Service
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EPA finalizes action plan for Silverton-area Superfund
Agency will address 23 mine sites over next five years
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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’
Southwest Life
In beetle kill forests, there are winners and losers
Study is first to look at how outbreak has affected wildlife
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Tri-State lobbying group that fought Clean Air Act dissolves
LPEA’s energy supplier previously funded firm
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With industry shifts, La Plata County reaches out to oil and gas companies
Commissioners hope to set up annual meetings with operators
Southwest Life
McPhee Dam release will benefit ecology of Dolores River
Native fish, riparian forest need spring flows
Local News
Is Durango doing enough to conserve its water?
City blessed to be near water source, but climate change poses risks
Local News
Catamount Energy offers $5,000 to Ignacio-area residents to waive county well regulations
Property owners appear split on whether to take the deal
Local News
Upcoming dam release benefits ecology of Dolores River
Native fish, riparian forest need spring flows
Local News
La Plata County hit with ‘F’ score for ozone levels
American Lung Association says the number of unsafe days is on the rise
Local News
Durango attorney to lead state’s oil and gas commission
Jeff Robbins fought for surface owners’ rights in La Plata County
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EPA wants to restore aquatic life in four stretches of waterways
Agency to focus on four areas in Animas River basin
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Fort Lewis College professor tapped for UN study about climate change
Heidi Steltzer to research how less snowfall affects mountain ecosystems
Arts and Entertainment
Earth, meet Polo: Ralph Lauren unveils plastic bottle shirt
This combination of photos released by Ralph Lauren shows Polo shirts made from recycled plastic bottles. Each shirt is made from an average of 12 bottles collected in Taiwan, where…
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Larry Perino, one of the last Sunnyside Gold employees, announces retirement
Reclamation manager looks back at Silverton’s mining past
Local News
Golden eagle hit by a car released back into the wild
CPW says it took almost a year for eagle to recover
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County wildlife board explores wolf reintroduction to Colorado
Board may make recommendation to county commissioners
Local News
Next water manager up against drought, climate change
Agency head must adapt to new environmental realities
Local News
Cortez-wide Cleanup Week coming up in May
Cortez event encourages residents to ‘beautify the town’
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Durango man accused of trying to kill cattle signs plea agreement
San Juan County attorney says charges were never politically motivated
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Sen. Cory Gardner touts environmental record ahead of 2020 election
‘I don’t just want to sit back and take partisan shots’
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Durango man to stand trial for allegedly trying to kill cattle in Utah
Mark Franklin faces up to six years in jail