White House to reverse rule promoting conservation on BLM land Public Lands Act put restoration on equal footing with ranching and drilling April 21, 2025
How will the state use Gold King Mine settlement funds? A pot of $7.3 million is available to address damage to natural resources May 11, 2024
Boebert touts legislative wins that Biden vows to veto Bills, amendments and funding requests pass House November 10, 2023
State announces $5 million settlement for Gold King, mining damages Federal government will open its wallet to address natural resource harms in Bonita Peak Mining District May 11, 2023
Agencies map weeds to tackle roots of the problem La Plata County, San Juan National Forest turn to GIS to slow the spread June 30, 2022
Can we replace fire with mechanical thinning in Southwest Colorado? Forest ecologists argue prescribed burns are necessary even as they have caused blazes this spring June 4, 2022
Residential gas bills to jump 26% next month in Southwest Colorado Volatility in energy markets created by pandemic and war in Ukraine are behind the rise May 21, 2022
Hunting groups are leading the charge on wildlife conservation in Southwest Colorado Hunters are fundraising, sharing knowledge and doing restoration projects to protect wildlands May 9, 2022
For cheap, healthful meals, try foraging Spring is an ideal time to learn about nature’s bounty May 6, 2022
Drought amplifies beetle damage to Colorado’s forests State Forest Service report highlights trees’ fragility as insects spread March 17, 2022
Snowstorms help to replenish water supplies in Southwest Colorado A storm Wednesday will bring more snow, but water managers remain cautious about another dry year March 9, 2022
Hunting faces numerous challenges as Southwest Colorado grows Demand for licenses, population growth are just two questions amid booming popularity March 3, 2022
What role can bison play in the future of sustainable ranching? Operation in Hesperus models regenerative agriculture to guide a new generation of ranchers January 29, 2022
Local News Natural gas pipeline and wells proposed east of Bayfield Public comment period ends Sept. 28 September 9, 2018
Colorado stands at a crossroads for natural resources New director takes helm as controversy rises over fracking and public lands July 24, 2016
Local News Documentary takes on radioactive social debate Ayngel Overson is one of the main characters in “Uranium Drive-In,” a documentary about delayed plans to build a uranium… November 19, 2013
Farmers urged to voice hemp concerns Crop could revitalize bioenergy plant in Dove Creek, man says October 28, 2013
Hemp tour plans to stop in Cortez Hemp was outlawed in the United States nearly 50 years ago, but in late August, the U.S. Justice Department issued… October 25, 2013
Tri-State lobbies gov. to veto renewables mandate It’s the biggest political advertising blitz since last fall’s election, and it included a full-page ad and half-page ad in… May 20, 2013
