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
DATE: Jun 3, 2022 | CATEGORY: Local News
Rep. Lauren Boebert criticizes Forest Service chief for pausing prescribed burns
Federal agency says decision will have minimal impact
DATE: May 31, 2022 | CATEGORY: Local News
Animas River water quality is improving in Durango, study shows
Upgrades to city’s treatment plant benefit aquatic life, recreation
DATE: May 30, 2022 | CATEGORY: Local News
Pre-evacuations lifted as firefighters control Durango’s Perins Peak Fire
County roads 206 and 208 are no longer under notice; crews secure northern edge of blaze
DATE: May 27, 2022 | CATEGORY: Local News
Gloves come off in first debate between congressional candidates Don Coram and Lauren Boebert
Republican primary opponents offered voters a glimpse of their different approaches to legislating
DATE: May 26, 2022 | CATEGORY: Local News
State Sen. Don Coram and U.S. Rep. Lauren Boebert to debate Thursday in Ignacio
Republican candidates will meet as they campaign for Congressional District 3
DATE: May 25, 2022 | CATEGORY: Local News
Firefighters gain upper hand on Perins Peak Fire, but weekend weather raises concern
‘The likelihood of it being a lightning-caused fire is slim to none,’ official says
DATE: May 25, 2022 | CATEGORY: Local News
Perins Peak Fire prompts pre-evacuation order; blaze estimated at 105 acres
Air resources diverted from Pagosa Springs
DATE: May 24, 2022 | CATEGORY: Local News
Snowpack bottoms out in Southwest Colorado
The melt is among the earliest in the last 30 years
DATE: May 24, 2022 | CATEGORY: Local News
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
DATE: May 21, 2022 | CATEGORY: Local News
State Rep. Barbara McLachlan looks back on 2022 legislative session
Bills on education, Fort Lewis marked accomplishments while climate change legislation faltered
DATE: May 20, 2022 | CATEGORY: Local News
Durango railroad resumes service, clarifies fire precautions
After a three-day pause, rides started again Wednesday
DATE: May 18, 2022 | CATEGORY: Local News
