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Environmental Pollution

As visitor pressure rises, public land managers face new challenges

Education, partnerships are vital tools for handling recreation growth in Southwest Colorado

DATE: Dec 2, 2021 | CATEGORY: Southwest Life

Durango is a top recycler, but Colorado lags

State recycled and composted only 15.3% of its waste in 2020

DATE: Nov 23, 2021 | CATEGORY: Local News

Natural gas company inches closer to exploring Mancos Shale formation in La Plata County

Two wells in northwestern New Mexico are highest producing in 20 years for San Juan Basin

DATE: Nov 16, 2021 | CATEGORY: Local News

Durango Fire Protection District gets rid of toxic foam

Substance will be replaced with a safer alternative

DATE: Oct 28, 2021 | CATEGORY: Local News

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

Governor seeks to reduce emissions through voluntary agreements and targeted policies

DATE: Jul 6, 2021 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Colorado governor, Democrats reach deal on emissions proposal

Environmental groups cheer changes, while business and energy sectors cry foul

DATE: Jun 7, 2021 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Confluence of rivers, people drive career path for Barb Horn

Founder of River Watch of Colorado retires after 30 years

DATE: Mar 15, 2021 | CATEGORY: Local News

Durango’s first fast-charging station for electric vehicles coming this summer

In 20 minutes, drivers can ‘fill up’

DATE: Feb 7, 2021 | CATEGORY: Local News

Biden’s oil and gas pause halts lease sales around HD Mountains

10 parcels totaling more than 1,500 acres were set to be sold

DATE: Feb 4, 2021 | CATEGORY: Southwest Life

Bird count reveals possible increase in population despite last year’s die-off

Several factors play role in annual tally, including weather conditions and number of observers

DATE: Jan 30, 2021 | CATEGORY: New Mexico

EPA to drill into mine west of Silverton at risk of blowout

Agency says it wants to prevent future unplanned releases

DATE: Jan 14, 2021 | CATEGORY: Southwest Life

EPA orders access to water treatment plant north of Silverton

Plant has been treating discharges out of Gold King Mine since 2015

DATE: Jan 10, 2021 | CATEGORY: Local News

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