Environment - The Journal

Environmental historian reflects on the legacies of Aldo Leopold and the Gila Wilderness

Leopold helped the Gila become the country’s first wilderness area 100 years ago

DATE: May 22, 2024 | CATEGORY: New Mexico

Provision for acequia insurance hanging in balance as U.S. House and Senate debate Farm Bill

The Farm Bill is already a year late after expiring in 2023 over disagreements

DATE: May 22, 2024 | CATEGORY: New Mexico

The cost of gas is about to spike in Colorado. How high will it go?

The EPA is forcing Colorado to switch to reformulated gas as ground-level ozone hits ‘severe’

DATE: May 21, 2024 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Colorado EV sales dropped off by one measure, but green energy leaders say sky remains blue

Dealers worry about high loan costs, threats of Chinese imports and confusing rebates

DATE: May 15, 2024 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Colorado environmental groups threaten to sue EPA for failing to crack down on oil and gas permits

Notice of suit says federal agency should act after state regulators missed deadline

DATE: May 14, 2024 | CATEGORY: Regional News

On second try, U.S. House approves GOP bill to ease mining on federal lands

Rep. Stansbury argued the bill could benefit subsidiaries of foreign mining companies, including Chinese companies.

DATE: May 9, 2024 | CATEGORY: New Mexico

A rare win after nearly 40 years for Texas investors planning Wolf Creek Village

Appeals court threw out previous rulings and affirmed approval of a road accessing inholding

DATE: May 6, 2024 | CATEGORY: Local News

Well-known author to speak at Fort Lewis College environmental summit

College to host inaugural climate summit on April 27

DATE: Apr 11, 2024 | CATEGORY: Local News

Colorado debating bill that would allow local governments to regulate pesticides. Industry lobbyists are fighting it

A bill in the state legislature would allow cities to make their own rules on the chemicals, but applicators hammer a “patchwork” system

DATE: Apr 11, 2024 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Mancos Conservation District to hold annual meeting; community welcome

The meeting will include a presentation from a special guest speaker

DATE: Apr 9, 2024 | CATEGORY: Community

Colorado pumps $21 million into fast-charger expansion for electric vehicles

As EV sales slow, Colorado wants the new stations to serve as an answer to consumer ‘range anxiety’

DATE: Apr 7, 2024 | CATEGORY: Regional News

How a former state Republican became one of Colorado’s biggest climate hawks

Sen. Kevin Priola backed a drilling ban that many of his fellow Democrats couldn’t stomach

DATE: Apr 2, 2024 | CATEGORY: Regional News