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

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

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

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

Partnership to start with community outreach and education

Southern Ute Indian Tribe joins international natural gas initiative

Effort exports gas to countries looking for lower-emitting fuels

Volunteers blast away offensive graffiti from Durango climbing area

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

La Plata County wants to clear the air about toxic gas at Bayfield landfill

State health department issued order in 2016 directing expanded remediation

Volunteer groups take on trash along La Plata County highways

Adopt-a-Highway efforts motivated by ‘giving back’

Durango plans citywide composting service

Program aims for 100% resident participation

Work begins on Mount Wilson approach trail

Three-year project will create single route toward summit of local fourteener

Durango restaurant workers roll into lower carbon emissions

E-bike program provides transportation alternatives to income-qualifying employees

Southwest Coloradans raise questions, concerns about wolf restoration

Diverse crowd attends open house to discuss reintroduction

Polis signs climate bill, renews opposition to cap-and-trade program

Governor seeks to reduce emissions through voluntary agreements and targeted policies