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U.S. senators hear pros, cons of BLM methane rule

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. senators on Thursday debated the scope and impact of a proposed methane waste prevention rule from the Bureau of Land Management. The rule, called “Waste ...

DATE: Apr 14, 2016 | CATEGORY: Local News

Colorado Legislature kills fracking bill that would have given local control

Two Democrats join Republicans in opposition

DATE: Apr 4, 2016 | CATEGORY: Local News

40 illegally operating wells ordered shut down in La Plata County

Investigation finds a risk to human health, environment

DATE: Apr 4, 2016 | CATEGORY: Local News

Kinder Morgan-Montezuma County tax battle goes to Colorado Supreme Court

Decision on Kinder Morgan windfall impacts school, local governments

DATE: Mar 31, 2016 | CATEGORY: Local News

La Plata County scrutinizes Southern Ute shale exploration plans

Proposal would more than 1,500 wells

DATE: Mar 30, 2016 | CATEGORY: Local News

La Plata County Commission objects to process for BLM oil and gas lease sale

Lachelt, Westendorff concerned about infrastructure impacts, jurisdictional confusion

DATE: Mar 29, 2016 | CATEGORY: Local News

Federal oil, gas leases stall over sage grouse concerns in West

BILLINGS, Mont. – Concerns over a bird that ranges across the American West continue to delay federal oil and gas lease sales, five months after Interior Secretary Sally Jewell proclaimed th...

DATE: Mar 25, 2016 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Bureau of Land Mangement admits mix-up on deferred oil and gas sale

Project manager erroneously announced delay in Chaco Canyon leases to environmental groups

DATE: Mar 22, 2016 | CATEGORY: Local News

Colorado lawmakers get gloomy budget forecast

Recession possible, tax refunds unlikely, forecasters say

DATE: Mar 18, 2016 | CATEGORY: Local News

Mesa Verde’s gateway into the past at risk

Proposed drilling could change park’s scenic entrance

DATE: Mar 17, 2016 | CATEGORY: Local News

Plan for oil and gas regulations aired in Cortez

Many urge protection of mountain bike trails at Phil’s World

DATE: Mar 17, 2016 | CATEGORY: Local News

40 illegally operating wells ordered shut down in La Plata County

Investigation finds a risk to human health, environment

DATE: Mar 16, 2016 | CATEGORY: Local News

Photos: Durango High School basketball teams lose to Montrose High School

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