Environment
Business
Home sales will require septic inspections
Regulations allow for more options on home designs
Southwest Life
October test shows no mussels at McPhee
New rules require boat inspections at the reservoir
Local News
Forest travel plan released for Rico-West Dolores
Motorcycle trails reduced; timing restrictions added
Regional News
Denver votes to require environment-friendly ‘green’ roofs
A rooftop is covered with solar panels at the Brooklyn Navy Yard, in New York. Denver has become the latest city to require rooftop gardens or solar panels on big…
Regional News
In the Southwest, a sustainable breed of cattle
Criollo thrive in conditions hard for others
Regional News
Groups appeal dismissal of Southwest coal plant lawsuit
The coalition said Thursday attorneys filed with the 9th Circuit appeals court, continuing their challenge of the 2015 approval of a lease extension for the Navajo Mine and the Four…
Nation & World
Where’s the buzz? German study finds dramatic insect decline
Scientists say an “alarming” drop in the number of flying insects in Germany could have serious consequences for ecosystems and food chains. In a paper published Wednesday by the journal…
Local News
Environmentalists, San Miguel county sue to protect Gunnison sage grouse
Lawsuit alleges lack of environmental studies invalidates lease sales
Local News
Battle against Russian olive trees waged for second year
Invasive plant chokes out native trees, harms watershed
Local News
State rejects demolition plan for old Cortez school
Additional asbestos abatement necessary; cost estimated at $1 million
Southwest Life
Proposed drilling near Hovenweep criticized for potential harm to views, night sky
Gas development could threaten dark-sky status
Local News
EPA names new Region 8 administrator
Doug Benevento known for controversial service on Douglas County school board
Local News
State rejects school demolition plan; costs rise
Additional asbestos abatement necessary; cost estimated at $1 million
Nation & World
Judge reinstates Obama-era rule on methane emissions
Trump administration effort to eliminate regulation fails
Local News
EPA removes mine waste it used to improve road near Silverton
Agency faulted for using potentially toxic material, not seeking approval
Nation & World
Pipeline firm gives $15M toward security costs
A Texas firm that built the Dakota Access pipeline sent North Dakota $15 million on Thursday to help pay law enforcement bills related to months of sometimes violent protests over…
Nation & World
Tribal head who led Dakota Access pipeline fight voted out
FILE – In this Oct. 5, 2016, file photo, Dave Archambault, chairman of the Standing Rock Sioux Tribe, stands outside a federal appeals court in Washington where judges heard his…
Local News
EPA-contracted company uses mine waste to resurface county road in Silverton
Officials worried about toxicity
Local News
San Juan Citizens Alliance hires advocate for Animas River
Full-time employee brings background in water-quality science
Local News
EPA seeks public comments on Gold King Mine project
Horizontal well to be drilled at entrance
Nation & World
Kenya bans plastic bags, may fine violators up to $38,000
The ban applies to the use, manufacture, and importation of plastic shopping bags and gives a minimum fine of about $19,000 or up to a year imprisonment, according to the…
Film
Gore hammers at global warming
Al Gore gives his updated presentation in Houston in “An Inconvenient Sequel: Truth To Power”Jensen Walker/Paramount Pictures It’s not the fault of the former vice president, who continues – with…
Local News
What should Superfund near Silverton accomplish?
Local group seeks input on desired outcome of Superfund site
Regional News
Utah seeks $1.9 billion from EPA over Gold King spill
New Mexico, tribe claims won’t be reconsidered, Pruitt says
Regional News
EPA: No review of mine spill claims after state, tribe sued
Law prevents agency from reconsidering claims, EPA says
Nation & World
Interior: No changes needed to Colorado national monument
Zinke says Canyons of the Ancients will not be eliminated or reduced
Local News
Dolores River gets a D- by Conservation Colorado
Low flows from McPhee Dam need improvement; reservoir managers point to progress
Local News
Colorado Gov. Hickenlooper commits to uphold Paris climate agreement
Hopes to cut greenhouse-gas emissions by 26 percent by 2025