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Environment

Colorado may have more sites with dangerous ‘forever chemicals’ than any other

A new analysis of an EPA database shows demand for PFAS in fracking and other industries puts Front Range at the top of the contamination list.

DATE: Oct 18, 2021 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Monarch Pass could serve as a new model for wildfire mitigation in treacherous areas

About 90% of the tall spruce in the area have been killed by beetles

DATE: Oct 17, 2021 | CATEGORY: Local News

Should methane rules extend to older wells?

U.S. Sens. Bennet, Hickenlooper seek to extend Obama-era protections to orphaned and abandoned sites

DATE: Oct 1, 2021 | CATEGORY: Local News

In high-risk Southwest Colorado, fire chiefs point to wildfire areas of concern

Interactive maps help residents see address-by-address where mitigation is needed

DATE: Sep 20, 2021 | CATEGORY: Local News

Northwest Colorado wild horse roundup ends with 70% of the herd removed

About 100 fewer horses than expected were rounded up via helicopter after national outcry, plea from governor

DATE: Sep 16, 2021 | CATEGORY: Regional 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

DATE: Sep 13, 2021 | CATEGORY: 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

DATE: Sep 8, 2021 | CATEGORY: Local News

New Mexico engages with Biden’s energy secretary on methane rules

Heat-trapping gas blamed for 30-50% of rising global temperatures

DATE: Aug 26, 2021 | CATEGORY: New Mexico

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

DATE: Aug 26, 2021 | CATEGORY: Local News

Durango partners with Table to Farm Compost to increase food waste diversion

Partnership to start with community outreach and education

DATE: Aug 22, 2021 | CATEGORY: Local News

Southern Ute Indian Tribe joins international natural gas initiative

Effort exports gas to countries looking for lower-emitting fuels

DATE: Aug 19, 2021 | CATEGORY: Local News

Volunteers blast away offensive graffiti from Durango climbing area

X-rock, a popular crag, was hit with vulgar, racist images in June

DATE: Aug 10, 2021 | CATEGORY: Local News

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