Environment - The Journal

Durango nonprofit helps build mapping tool to visualize climate, biodiversity of public lands

Program was created for policymakers, but can also inform local conservation efforts

DATE: Nov 20, 2021 | CATEGORY:

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

Data gaps in Southwest Colorado limit what we know about local climate change

Lack of radar and spotty ground monitoring make long-term forecasting difficult

DATE: Nov 15, 2021 | CATEGORY: Local News

Technology is reshaping how we interact with wildlife

Doorbell and trail cameras have boosted wildlife sightings. Does that help or hurt our relationship to animals?

DATE: Nov 11, 2021 | CATEGORY: Local News

Colorado Parks and Wildlife asks residents to put away yard hazards

Mule deer can tangle themselves in hammocks and holiday decorations during rutting season

DATE: Nov 10, 2021 | CATEGORY: Local News

With end of daylight saving, wildlife and highway officials remind drivers to be aware

Earlier nightfall increases risk of animal-vehicle collisions

DATE: Nov 5, 2021 | CATEGORY: Local News

In Colorado, wildlife disease is the next frontier of climate change

Warmer temperatures, limited surveillance could make illnesses harder to control

DATE: Nov 4, 2021 | CATEGORY: Southwest Life

U.S. Forest Service signals approval for Purgatory Resort expansion

Ski area wants to install a new quad lift, provide more beginner trails

DATE: Nov 3, 2021 | CATEGORY: Local News

Durango company expands manufacturing of recycled low-cost wood building materials with state grant

Timber Age Systems Inc. hopes to address wildfire mitigation efforts, economic development and affordable housing with new facility

DATE: Oct 30, 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

Colorado may have more sites with dangerous ‘forever chemicals’ than any other

A new analysis of an EPA database shows demand for PFAS in fracking and other industries puts Front Range at the top of the contamination list.

DATE: Oct 18, 2021 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Where did the wild horses from Sand Wash Basin go? A Colorado state prison.

Mustang advocates are frustrated by a lack of access to holding pens at the prison. One beloved horse was euthanized

DATE: Oct 15, 2021 | CATEGORY: Local News