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Disagreement between Colorado and EPA over Gold King Mine spill lingers

Federal agency continues to insist that the state played a role

DATE: Dec 9, 2015 | CATEGORY: Local News

City of Durango dumps trashed out recycling sites

Recycling fees increasing in the new year

DATE: Dec 8, 2015 | CATEGORY: Local News

Mine cleanup analysis stresses need for federal involvement

It could cost $1B to remediate Colorado’s 5,105 abandoned mines

DATE: Dec 5, 2015 | CATEGORY: Local News

Dolores River film explores water conflicts common in West

Competing demands on waterway with only so much to give

DATE: Dec 2, 2015 | CATEGORY: Southwest Life

Policy adviser at Colorado State University: Clean Power Plan will hit coal industry the hardest

Required reduction in carbon emissions will discourage future plants

DATE: Dec 2, 2015 | CATEGORY: Local News

Fort Lewis College beats emissions-reduction goal

School exceeds first benchmark of 20 percent reduction

DATE: Dec 1, 2015 | CATEGORY: Education

Groups help restore Dolores River

The Dolores River Boating Advocates are continuing their efforts to restore the health of the river below McPhee Dam. The group planted native grasses and trees near the San Miguel confluenc...

DATE: Nov 26, 2015 | CATEGORY: Local News

Governor Hickenlooper’s office prepared to assist in Silverton Superfund negotiations

Silverton officials unanimous vote to pursue listing draws praise from environmental groups

DATE: Nov 24, 2015 | CATEGORY: Local News

Mine tailings a longtime Silverton-Durango issue

Recently released archival photos of mine tailing pits above Silverton highlight that not much has changed when it comes to complaints about mine waste since the region’s early settlement. ...

DATE: Nov 17, 2015 | CATEGORY: Local News

Drilling boom means more harmful waste spills to come

CROSSROADS, N.M. – Carl Johnson and son Justin, who have complained for years about spills of oilfield wastewater where they raise cattle in the high plains of New Mexico, stroll across a 1½...

DATE: Nov 15, 2015 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Metal sediment unlikely to dissolve

FLC professors plan research on effects on plants

DATE: Nov 14, 2015 | CATEGORY: Local News

Nevada neighborhood first to feel sting of sage-grouse rules

SUN VALLEY, Nev. – One of the first, actual on-the-ground disruptions caused by new U.S. efforts to protect the greater sage-grouse isn’t on a cattle ranch in Oregon or an oil field in Color...

DATE: Nov 14, 2015 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Photos: Archers take aimPurgatory Resort hosts the Total Archery Challenge

Purgatory Resort hosts the Total Archery Challenge

Photos: A rockin’ good timeThe 71st annual Four Corners Gem and Mineral Show

The 71st annual Four Corners Gem and Mineral Show

Photos: Durango gets ‘Wet and Wild’

Photos: Thousands take to the streets for ‘No Kings’ march and rally in Durango

Photos: Navajo Trail OpenFriday was the first day of the Navajo Trail Open at Hillcrest Golf Club

Friday was the first day of the Navajo Trail Open at Hillcrest Golf Club

Photos: Durango Fire Protection District opens Station 2

Photos: Hundreds gather to honor fallen Bloomfield Police officer Timothy OntiverosA solemn procession stretched for blocks Monday morning along West Apache Street in Farmington – a display of unity, grief and honor for Bloomfield Police Officer Timothy Ontiveros, 32.About 7 a.m., a large contingent of law enforcement, motorcyclists, friends and grieving family prepared to embark on the motorcade to the 9 a.m. service at the Bloomfield High School football stadium to celebrate the life of the officer.

A solemn procession stretched for blocks Monday morning along West Apache Street in Farmington – a d...

Photos: IHBC Subaru Mountain Bike RaceCobe Freeburn, Sofia Waite were victorious on Sunday

Cobe Freeburn, Sofia Waite were victorious on Sunday

Disagreement between Colorado and EPA over Gold King Mine spill lingers

City of Durango dumps trashed out recycling sites

Mine cleanup analysis stresses need for federal involvement

Dolores River film explores water conflicts common in West

Policy adviser at Colorado State University: Clean Power Plan will hit coal industry the hardest

Fort Lewis College beats emissions-reduction goal

Groups help restore Dolores River

Governor Hickenlooper’s office prepared to assist in Silverton Superfund negotiations

Mine tailings a longtime Silverton-Durango issue

Drilling boom means more harmful waste spills to come

Metal sediment unlikely to dissolve

Nevada neighborhood first to feel sting of sage-grouse rules

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