Environment - The Durango Herald

San Juan County sheriff cracks down on illegal off-roading

Two ATVs suspected of damaging alpine tundra are confiscated

DATE: Jul 11, 2019 | CATEGORY: Local News

Sunnyside Gold says ‘no’ to EPA’s work order at Superfund

Mining company: ‘SGC will no longer be a pawn in this never-ending science project’

DATE: Jul 10, 2019 | CATEGORY: Local News

Living with Wildlife Advisory Board wants to stick to facts in wolf discussion

Panel to draft summary report about prospect of animal’s return

DATE: Jul 9, 2019 | CATEGORY: Local News

Public can comment on proposed expansion of La Plata County coal mine

Permit would extend life of King II for at least 20 years

DATE: Jul 9, 2019 | CATEGORY: Local News

EPA finds low risk to human health at Superfund site near Silverton

Despite findings, agency says cleanup remains a priority

DATE: Jun 20, 2019 | CATEGORY: Local News

Is EPA protecting mining history around Superfund site?

Agency says it is complying with historic preservation standards

DATE: Jun 9, 2019 | CATEGORY: Local News

Durango Fish Hatchery rebounds after nerve-wracking drought year

Nearly one-third of stock had to be unloaded in 2018 because of low water

DATE: Jun 4, 2019 | CATEGORY: Local News

Durangoans upcycle for the environment

Group sews reusable grocery bags out of old T-shirts

DATE: May 30, 2019 | CATEGORY: Arts and Entertainment

EPA finalizes action plan for Silverton-area Superfund

Agency will address 23 mine sites over next five years

DATE: May 23, 2019 | CATEGORY: Local News

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’

DATE: May 22, 2019 | CATEGORY: Local News

In beetle kill forests, there are winners and losers

Study is first to look at how outbreak has affected wildlife

DATE: May 18, 2019 | CATEGORY: Southwest Life

With industry shifts, La Plata County reaches out to oil and gas companies

Commissioners hope to set up annual meetings with operators

DATE: May 14, 2019 | CATEGORY: Local News

Photos: Local girls high school wrestling at La Plata TriDurango girls wrestling went 2-0 to win Tri on Thursday night at Bayfield

Durango girls wrestling went 2-0 to win Tri on Thursday night at Bayfield

Photos: Fort Lewis College women’s and men’s basketball take on Westminster UniversityBoth Skyhawks teams were victorious on Saturday afternoon

Both Skyhawks teams were victorious on Saturday afternoon

Photos: An afternoon in 2004 with the late Sen. Ben Nighthorse Campbell as he works on Capitol HillDurango Herald Photo Editor Jerry McBride had the chance to spend an afternoon with the late Sen. Ben Nighthorse Campbell in 2004, photographing him during meetings and around the Capitol.

Durango Herald Photo Editor Jerry McBride had the chance to spend an afternoon with the late Sen. Ben Nighthorse Campbell in 2004, photographing him during meetings and around the Capitol.

Photos and video: ICE protests return to DurangoAbout a dozen protesters tried to block federal agents from leaving with a detainee on Thursday