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Colorado governor signs major overhaul of oil and gas rules

DENVER – Colorado Gov. Jared Polis on Tuesday signed into law a major overhaul of state oil and gas rules, turning the focus away from encouraging production and directing regulators to make...

DATE: Apr 16, 2019 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Wilderness bill gains local momentum, lacks congressional bipartisan support

County commissioners, mayors and ranchers travel to the nation’s capital

DATE: Apr 14, 2019 | CATEGORY: Local News

What will oil and gas reform mean for Colorado?

Two scenarios: One of harmony, another of economic devastation

DATE: Mar 19, 2019 | CATEGORY: Local News

N.M. accuses Texas oil firm of air quality violations in San Juan Basin

ALBUQUERQUE – New Mexico regulators are going after a Texas-based oil and gas company over alleged air quality violations. The state environment department issued a notice to Hilc...

DATE: Mar 14, 2019 | CATEGORY: Regional News

After days of protest, Senate passes bill for stricter oil and gas regulations

Other business backed up as lawmakers tussle over local control

DATE: Mar 14, 2019 | CATEGORY: Local News

Utah oil spill reaches San Juan River

EPA responds to manage cleanup

DATE: Mar 8, 2019 | CATEGORY: Local News

Colorado senators give initial approval to overhaul of oil and gas regulations

Committee advances bill on party-line vote

DATE: Mar 6, 2019 | CATEGORY: Local News

Debate begins on sweeping changes to oil and gas regulations

State lawmakers consider giving local governments greater control

DATE: Mar 5, 2019 | CATEGORY: Local News

Colorado lawmakers start on contentious oil, gas overhaul

DENVER – Colorado’s Democratic-controlled Legislature is scheduled to take the first step Tuesday toward a major overhaul of state oil and gas regulations, despite objections from Republican...

DATE: Mar 5, 2019 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Durango’s gas man plans to retire

After 42 years at Peerless Tires, Sammy Denham is ready to be a granddad

DATE: Mar 4, 2019 | CATEGORY: Local News

Polis wants to grant local control over oil and gas development

‘There is not a one-size-fits-all approach,’ governor says

DATE: Feb 28, 2019 | CATEGORY: Local News

Western Slope leaders call for stricter regulations on oil, gas pollution

Elected officials want restrictions similar to Front Range

DATE: Feb 14, 2019 | CATEGORY: Southwest Life

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.