Local News
La Plata County goes green, with an eye toward cost-savings
Policy aimed at good environmental practices, saving taxpayer money
Environment
Local News
Bennet urges Senate to pick up San Juan Mountains Wilderness Act
Colorado senator says it’s time to move bill ‘across the finish line’
Local News
Mountain Studies Institute receives grant for 416 Fire work
Money will go toward rehabilitation efforts
Southwest Life
Climate change hitting Southwest, national reports says
Declining snowpack raises wildfire threat
Local News
After die-off, Animas River restocked with fish
Colorado Parks and Wildlife releases 1,500 rainbow trout after 416 Fire floods
Southwest Life
Can wild bighorns, domestic sheep coexist in Weminuche Wilderness?
Forest Service says it needs more data before making final decision on grazing
Local News
Gas well leaks wastewater in Canyons of Ancients National Monument
Stuck valve causes produced water to overflow tank
Local News
Gardner, Tipton introduce mine-cleanup bill
Legislation is latest attempt to pass ‘good Samaritan’ law
Regional News
In twist, Utah ranchers take Fifth in cattle gate case against Durangoan
Cattlemen face investigation on suspicion of kidnapping and false imprisonment
Local News
Durango lands LEED certification for sustainability
Designation is an award and tool for measuring standards
Local News
EPA: Gold King Mine spill had no immediate, long-term impacts
Study confirms other organizations’ findings
Southwest Life
Crow Canyon’s pueblo farming project cited in carbon cycle report
Project about sustainability of Hopi methods examined
Local News
New director wants to bridge gap between community and land conservancy
Patrick Barker says open space preservation benefits many
Local News
Animas High students all in on metal straws
Viral video of sea turtle has high schoolers looking to minimize use of plastic
Regional News
Southwest to see more heat, water scarcity, fires and food insecurity
Climate report outlines challenges region will face
Local News
Community group forming to provide Superfund input
Applications for 15-person board now being accepted
Local News
Forum examines past and future of wolves in Colorado
Breen rancher worries predator would hurt small ranches
Local News
Sen. Gardner calls for conservation fund reauthorization
Mountain bikers travel to capital to support effort
Local News
Pastorius Reservoir drained to remove invasive species
Emptying will also help with dam repairs
Regional News
Utah, U.S. to launch study on mining pollution in Lake Powell
Effects of Gold King Mine spill will be considered
Southwest Life
Rico-West Dolores travel plan gains another lawsuit
Motorized users say restrictions are too harsh; environmentalists want stricter rules
Local News
Forest Service dismisses Village at Wolf Creek concerns
Project could move forward after meeting two conditions
Local News
Wildlife officials will try to track bighorn sheep in Weminuche
Officials to use a helicopter to find and fit animals with GPS collars
Business
New Durango shop joins battle against plastics
Bring your own bottle for shampoo, dish soap, lotion and help save the planet
Local News
Have electric vehicles caught up to the Durango lifestyle?
As their mileage range expands, so does access to recreational opportunities
Local News
Efforts underway to fill radar ‘blind spot’
Floods highlight need for improved forecasting tools in Southwest Colorado
Local News
Commissioners approve new gravel pit near Bondad
Operation expected to create six jobs, 335,000 tons of material a year
Local News
Unlicensed waste company ordered to stop in La Plata County
Durango Trash started operating without any permits
Local News
416 Fire did not burn at as high intensity as thought
New BAER assessment proposes treatment options
Local News
Companies agree to pay nearly $1M for Silverton Superfund cleanup
Payout marks first ‘potentially responsible party’ payment