Birding
Gunnison sage grouse struggle in Southwest Colorado
Threatened species missing from Dove Creek population
Environment
Bayfield searches for millions of dollars to update water infrastructure
Town wants to replace aging asbestos concrete pipes
Front Range needs to stop taking Western Slope’s water, politicians say
Demand to increase as more people move to Denver area
Farmers Fresh Market gives out free water in Ignacio
Service is a boon to county residents with poor well quality
Local News
Mancos water line replacements under way
Aging lines along Sunset Avenue, First Street being upgraded
County has no say in proposed uranium dump site
State health department noncommittal on future plans amid opposition
Coal
Navajo Transitional Energy becomes third-largest coal producer in U.S.
Company has acquired mines in Wyoming and Montana
Environment
Temporary uranium disposal site proposed south of Durango
Residents oppose plan, citing health and environmental concerns
Water samples show no impact from Silver Wing Mine spill
EPA says it is unclear what caused temporary uptick in discharges
Coal
Life of King II coal mine extended by 20 years
Company says decision will preserve 100 jobs in La Plata County
Environmental cleanup
50 volunteers spend Sunday cleaning homeless camps
Trash service, port-a-potties at Purple Cliffs camp aimed at preventing similar refuse problems
Animas River
EPA: Mine spilling waste into Animas River returns to normal
Agency says water sample results should be available next week
Dirt bike route proposed in ‘one of the last untouched’ places in Silverton
Some residents fear ‘powerful’ lobbying groups will influence BLM
Agriculture
McPhee Reservoir has strong carryover supply
Officials: It will fill with below-average winter
Animas Valley
Wetlands north of Durango approved for expansion
Project expected to improve wildlife habitat, water quality
Colorado company faces fines for construction site violations
Work site had more than a dozen stormwater issues
Dolores
New manager appointed to lead Dolores Water Conservancy District
Curtis has been serving as project engineer
La Plata Canyon to be explored for mining potential
Gold, silver and copper may be worth extracting
Repeal of federal water rule brings comfort to agricultural communities
Environmentalist says EPA is ignoring good science