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Biden’s oil and gas pause halts lease sales around HD Mountains

10 parcels totaling more than 1,500 acres were set to be sold

DATE: Feb 4, 2021 | CATEGORY: Local News

Bird count reveals possible increase in population despite last year’s die-off

Several factors play role in annual tally, including weather conditions and number of observers

DATE: Jan 28, 2021 | CATEGORY: New Mexico

Drought causing issues for Durango’s fish hatchery

Less water forcing wildlife managers to stock fish earlier than normal

DATE: Jan 14, 2021 | CATEGORY: Local News

EPA to drill into mine west of Silverton at risk of blowout

Agency says it wants to prevent future unplanned releases

DATE: Jan 14, 2021 | CATEGORY: Local News

EPA orders access to water treatment plant north of Silverton

Plant has been treating discharges out of Gold King Mine since 2015

DATE: Jan 7, 2021 | CATEGORY: Local News

Five environmental issues to watch in 2021

Drought, overuse of public lands, mine cleanup top list in Southwest Colorado

DATE: Dec 31, 2020 | CATEGORY: Local News

Landscape expert offers tips for sustainable gardening in Southwest Colorado

Plant Select: It’s possible to have attractive gardens while conserving water

DATE: Dec 26, 2020 | CATEGORY: Local News

EPA and New Mexico agency call for better emissions rules

Flyover findings indicate increased leaks at oil, gas fields

DATE: Dec 23, 2020 | CATEGORY: New Mexico

How did a warm fall and early winter impact the natural world?

Weather affects animal behavior, river levels, bird migrations, plant life

DATE: Dec 18, 2020 | CATEGORY: Local News

Driven by Front Range, new oil and gas rules will impact SW Colorado

Supporters say regulations protect public health, environment

DATE: Dec 18, 2020 | CATEGORY: Local News

Lawsuit seeks to close GCC Energy’s King II coal mine

Conservation groups say more thorough water study will show excavation unsafe

DATE: Dec 16, 2020 | CATEGORY: Local News

Permit system on the way to control crowds on Ice Lakes Trail

High visitation has led to significant impacts on the landscape, Forest Service says

DATE: Dec 3, 2020 | CATEGORY: Local News