Last coal-fired engine departs Durango train station, marking end of an era
Saturday was bittersweet for crews who sent No. 481 on its final ride before it’s converted for oil use
Environment
How to get solar power for your Colorado home – even if your own roof won’t work
If your own roof won’t work or you live in an apartment, you can try a community option instead, experts say
Expansive solar farm slated for Ute Mountain Ute reservation
4,400-acre facility will be among the nation’s largest
First Superfund site on Navajo Nation to address uranium mining pollution
Residents in Arizona community have suffered impacts of radiation exposure for decades
Hesperus Ski Area to remain closed through 2024-25 season
Local hill will remain closed to uphill and downhill access
Southwestern Water Conservation District hosting 40th water seminar March 27
The seminar addresses water concerns and provides updates on water initiatives
Durango considering alternative locations for proposed Lake Nighthorse pipeline
City and Southern Ute Tribal councils meet to discuss mutual interests in upcoming projects
Climate change is erasing decades of air quality improvements. It’s also making Colorado’s air worse
Seen from Red Rocks Ampitheatre, the sun rises over Denver and the Plains as smoke from western wildfires continues to drift eastward on Friday, July 23, 2021. (Hart Van Denburg/CPR…
Mileage goals, pollution fines, drilling pauses: Colorado Democrats unveil ambitious package to cut ozone
Summer “pause” for oil and gas drilling, caps on driving miles, bigger fines for repeat offenders like Suncor are in the mix pushed by some Democrats and environmental justice advocates
Without abdicating authority, EPA responds to Butler criticism
Water quality expert left role in November citing lack of engagement by federal agency
SCOTUS hears interstate air pollution case
Good neighbor plan establishes an emission trading program, imposes emission requirements on some industrial sources
Federal regulators deny permits for hydropower projects on Navajo Nation
Indigenous advocates and conservation groups hailed the move as a win for tribes
Environment bills and priorities passed during the 30-day legislative session
A return of some environmental tax credits vetoed last year; $300M in new conservation legacy fund and clean fuels went rounds at the Roundhouse
Poll gauges voters’ views on western conservation issues
In New Mexico, 64% were worried about the future of nature
Durango-based King Energy joins forces with ClearGen to expand commercial solar projects
$150 million will be going toward company’s rooftop solar plans nationwide
Durango to launch turf grass replacement program encouraging water conservation
Colorado water board grants and Visit Durango to contribute to free landscaping consultations, rebates
Bipartisan conservation poll shows increasing concern over environmental issues in Western States
Rocky Mountain hazy layers in he late afternoon sun, seen looking west along Interstate 70 from Buffalo Herd Overlook, Sept. 21, 2023. (Hart Van Denburg/CPR News)Hart Van Denburg/CPR News An…
State health department to fine Lightner Creek Mobile Home Park owner over sewage
19 years after first violation, Darlene Mann to face financial consequences for pollution
Colorado lawmakers prep legislation to limit local power over wind and solar projects
The East Field Array of solar panels beside Xcel Energy’s Comanche Generating Station. Pueblo, Colorado, Jan. 30, 2024. (Hart Van Denburg/CPR News)Hart Van Denburg/CPR News Colorado lawmakers are drafting legislation…
Colorado commits $20 million to help purchase historic Colorado River water rights on the Western Slope
The Colorado Water Conservation Board funding brings the deal to buy Shoshone Power Plant water rights from Xcel Energy one step closer to becoming reality