Environmental issue - The Journal

Commissioners approve new gravel pit near Bondad

Operation expected to create six jobs, 335,000 tons of material a year

DATE: Nov 13, 2018 | CATEGORY: Local News

416 Fire did not burn at as high intensity as thought

New BAER assessment proposes treatment options

DATE: Nov 9, 2018 | CATEGORY: Local News

Which was worse for water quality: Gold King Mine spill or 416 Fire floods?

Study compared metal loading in both events; results surprised researchers

DATE: Nov 4, 2018 | CATEGORY: Local News

Company that hoped to bring mining back to Silverton files for bankruptcy

Despite filing, efforts still alive to bring industry back to mountain town

DATE: Nov 2, 2018 | CATEGORY: Business

Film shares stories of Dolores River rafting in 1970s

Filmmaker and Dolores River guide tell story of rapid’s offbeat nickname

DATE: Oct 31, 2018 | CATEGORY: Local News

Wolf Creek Ski Area battles aftermath of beetle kill

Ski mountain removes 4,000 dead trees this summer

DATE: Oct 28, 2018 | CATEGORY: Local News

Aspen forests northeast of Dolores proposed for logging

Goal is to improve stand diversity

DATE: Oct 23, 2018 | CATEGORY: Local News

Grand Canyon uranium ban upheld

1 million acres around national park protected, but Trump could lift ban

DATE: Oct 22, 2018 | CATEGORY: Local News

Local and national recreation groups sue forest

Lawsuit claims Rico-West Dolores plan unfairly restricts access

DATE: Oct 16, 2018 | CATEGORY: Local News

EPA’s quick-action Superfund plan receives flak from commenters

People say money could be better spent elsewhere

DATE: Sep 14, 2018 | CATEGORY: Local News

What’s good for the butterfly may be toxic to livestock

Dangers of milkweed can be easily avoided, officials say

DATE: Sep 7, 2018 | CATEGORY: Local News

Appeals court formally dismisses charges against Rose Chilcoat

‘I’m glad to have this behind me,’ Durango environmentalist says

DATE: Jul 20, 2018 | CATEGORY: Local News