Environment - The Journal

White Mesa Mill in southeast Utah enters the rare earth market

Energy Fuels seeks to create a domestic supply; industrial plant near Ute Mountain tribe has divisive history

DATE: Sep 30, 2021 | CATEGORY: Local News

In high-risk Southwest Colorado, fire chiefs point to wildfire areas of concern

Interactive maps help residents see address-by-address where mitigation is needed

DATE: Sep 20, 2021 | CATEGORY: Local News

Northwest Colorado wild horse roundup ends with 70% of the herd removed

About 100 fewer horses than expected were rounded up via helicopter after national outcry, plea from governor

DATE: Sep 16, 2021 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Bennet says legislation could help fund fire mitigation efforts in Durango

Senator discusses potential benefit of Outdoor Restoration Partnership Act for Southwest Colorado

DATE: Sep 8, 2021 | CATEGORY: Local News

New Mexico engages with Biden’s energy secretary on methane rules

Heat-trapping gas blamed for 30-50% of rising global temperatures

DATE: Aug 26, 2021 | CATEGORY: New Mexico

Hanging Lake Trail will take a long time to rebuild

Oasis was untouched by debris flows and the Forest Service hopes to rebuild a more sustainable path

DATE: Aug 26, 2021 | CATEGORY: Local News

Southern Ute Indian Tribe joins international natural gas initiative

Effort exports gas to countries looking for lower-emitting fuels

DATE: Aug 19, 2021 | CATEGORY: Local News

Volunteers blast away offensive graffiti from Durango climbing area

X-rock, a popular crag, was hit with vulgar, racist images in June

DATE: Aug 10, 2021 | CATEGORY: Local News

Durango plans citywide composting service

Program aims for 100% resident participation

DATE: Jul 29, 2021 | CATEGORY: Local News

Work begins on Mount Wilson approach trail

Three-year project will create single route toward summit of local fourteener

DATE: Jul 27, 2021 | CATEGORY: Local News

Southwest Coloradans raise questions, concerns about wolf restoration

Diverse crowd attends open house to discuss reintroduction

DATE: Jul 22, 2021 | CATEGORY: Local News

Polis signs climate bill, renews opposition to cap-and-trade program

Governor seeks to reduce emissions through voluntary agreements and targeted policies

DATE: Jul 6, 2021 | CATEGORY: Regional News