Environment - The Journal

Public can comment on proposed expansion of Hesperus coal mine

Permit would extend life of King II for at least 20 years

DATE: Jul 9, 2019 | CATEGORY: Local News

EPA finds low risk to human health at Superfund site near Silverton

Despite findings, agency says cleanup remains a priority

DATE: Jun 20, 2019 | CATEGORY: Local News

Is EPA protecting mining history around Superfund site?

Agency says it is complying with historic preservation standards

DATE: Jun 7, 2019 | CATEGORY: Local News

Durango Fish Hatchery rebounds after nerve-wracking drought year

Nearly one-third of stock had to be unloaded in 2018 because of low water

DATE: Jun 4, 2019 | CATEGORY: Local News

EPA finalizes action plan for Silverton-area Superfund

Agency will address 23 mine sites over next five years

DATE: May 23, 2019 | CATEGORY: Local News

BP fined for 3 spills in La Plata County, will pay $12.5M to fix pipelines

Company says infrastructure in Southwest Colorado ‘good for service’

DATE: May 22, 2019 | CATEGORY: Local News

In beetle-kill forests, there are winners and losers

Study is first to look at how outbreak has affected wildlife

DATE: May 18, 2019 | CATEGORY: Local News

Catamount Energy offers $5,000 to Ignacio-area residents to waive county well regulations

Property owners appear split on whether to take the deal

DATE: May 9, 2019 | CATEGORY: Business

Durango attorney to lead state’s oil and gas commission

Jeff Robbins fought for surface owners’ rights in La Plata County

DATE: Apr 26, 2019 | CATEGORY: Business

Larry Perino, one of the last Sunnyside Gold employees, announces retirement

Reclamation manager looks back at Silverton’s mining past

DATE: Apr 23, 2019 | CATEGORY: Local News

Fort Lewis College professor tapped for UN study about climate change

Heidi Steltzer to research how less snowfall affects mountain ecosystems

DATE: Apr 22, 2019 | CATEGORY: Local News

Forum considers possible effect of climate change on Cortez water

Scientist talks about possible local impact of climate change

DATE: Apr 14, 2019 | CATEGORY: Local News