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
Environment
Record low Lake Powell and bad forecast set stage for water cuts
Dire projections reservoirs triggers drought planning across seven states
Pair of bald eagles buck migration trend, calling Durango home
Two birds in Animas Valley believed to be lifetime mates
Massive ranch northeast of Durango to be protected from development
Conservation easement to serve wildlife, city’s water supply
Can NASA satellites help monitor snowpack across the American Southwest?
Test site on Red Mountain Pass serving as ‘a great natural laboratory’
Dolores passes $2 million budget, reports tax revenue increase
Sales taxes hit new high; solar and park upgrades planned
Drought causing issues for Durango’s fish hatchery
Less water forcing wildlife managers to stock fish earlier than normal
EPA to drill into mine west of Silverton at risk of blowout
Agency says it wants to prevent future unplanned releases
New Mexico reaches $11 million settlement with mining company over Gold King spill
State says EPA now responsible for damages
EPA orders access to water treatment plant north of Silverton
Plant has been treating discharges out of Gold King Mine since 2015
Animas River shatters all-time record low flow based on 109 years of data
1913 record is broken amid prolonged drought
Five environmental issues to watch in 2021
Drought, overuse of public lands, mine cleanup top list in Southwest Colorado
Why did bears stay away from populated areas this year in Southwest Colorado?
Human-bear conflicts had been on the rise, but not in 2020
Annual Durango bird count tallies record number of species
More volunteers likely led to high numbers
Landscape expert offers tips for sustainable gardening in Southwest Colorado
Plant Select: It’s possible to have attractive gardens while conserving water
New Mexico utility has plan for growing electric vehicle use
Some of the recently installed electric vehicle charging stations at the Bataan Memorial Building in Santa Fe, New Mexico. State officials said the stations can be used by both government…
New Mexico Environmental Department hires new legal director
Bruce Baizel will also work with the Office of Natural Resources Trustee
Farmington sets up Christmas tree recycling program
Decorations must be removed; wood chips will be used in city parks
EPA and New Mexico agency call for better emissions rules
Flyover findings indicate increased leaks at oil, gas fields
Dolores water and sewer rates to increase
Funds will upgrade plants, replace aging pipelines