Dolores taps into solar for public buildings
Electric car charger also installed at Town Hall
Environment
Volunteers blast away offensive graffiti from Durango climbing area
X-rock, a popular crag, was hit with vulgar, racist images in June
More hazy days forecast for Four Corners
Smoke from wildfires expected to linger through Wednesday morning
Gold King Mine owner sues over taking of private property after 2015 mine spill
Lawsuit seeks $3.8 million in compensation
Sediment dredging at McPhee gives access to last of irrigation water
Ongoing drought and historic low water level reveal sediment blockage
EPA’s plan to truck toxic mine waste through Telluride isn’t sitting well with locals
Federal agency says there will be short-term pain for long-term gain
Can LPEA, Tri-State agree to partial contract buyout?
Nine power suppliers interested in delivering renewables to local co-op
Journal reporter selected for five-month fellowship to advance water journalism
Fellows to investigate timely water issues facing Colorado
Denny Lake in east Cortez impacted by drought
Water shortage limits lake water supply
Durango plans citywide composting service
Program aims for 100% resident participation
Work begins on Mount Wilson approach trail
Three-year project will create single route toward summit of local fourteener
Solar project wins approval in Montezuma County
Mitigation measures put in place to reduce visual impacts and prairie dogs
New Mexico seeks restoration ideas after 2015 mine spill
Projects would be funded through a proposed $1 million settlement with defendants
Southwest Coloradans raise questions, concerns about wolf restoration
Diverse crowd attends open house to discuss reintroduction
Abandoned coal mine near Aspen has become a mountain biking park for the masses
Unusual public-private collaboration could serve as a model for restoring environmental danger zones
EPA issues final permit for Kinder Morgan injection well at Pleasant View
Produced water from CO₂ drilling injected over 1.5 miles underground
Cooling tower collapses at San Juan Generating Station
PNM says incident is under review
Western wildfires blamed for hazy skies; cooler temperatures forecast
Rain possible Wednesday through Friday
Low-income apartments in Mancos seek heating upgrades
Energy Outreach Colorado launches fundraising campaign
Polis signs climate bill, renews opposition to cap-and-trade program
Governor seeks to reduce emissions through voluntary agreements and targeted policies