Colorado 3rd Congressional District
Bill to boost renewable energy production gains bipartisan support
Revenue-sharing approach speaks to proponents
Environment
King II coal mine expansion open house on Thursday
Proposed increase could extend life of mine at least 20 years
Man who drove Jeep into Dolores River likely won’t be charged
Rodney Thompson tried and failed to cross during high water
Animas High School
Durango students resurrect solar car for Texas race
Team recognized for courage in face of numerous obstacles
Rare trout will be protected in Southwest Colorado creek
‘Instream flow’ will keep water in tributary of San Juan River
Environmental Protection Agency
Sunnyside Gold may face fines, litigation for refusing EPA work order
Company said it no longer has liability in mine pollution issues around Silverton
Cortez
Southwestern Water Conservation District identifies replacement director
Employment offer expected to be sent next month
Animas River
Bonita Peak Superfund not affected by EPA shakeup
Mines around Silverton remain on immediate action list
EPA drills into American Tunnel to unravel mine pollution mystery
Driven by desire to know what lies beneath, crews bore deeper every day
Animas River
EPA says it will carry out work Sunnyside Gold refuses to do
Former mining company refused work order last week
Environmental issue
Outdoors industry taps into Southern Ute methane capture project
Carbon offsets part of sustainability standard
San Juan County sheriff cracks down on illegal off-roading
Two ATVs suspected of damaging alpine tundra are confiscated
Animas River
Sunnyside Gold says ‘no’ to EPA’s work order at Superfund
Mining company: ‘SGC will no longer be a pawn in this never-ending science project’
Coal
Public can comment on proposed expansion of Hesperus coal mine
Permit would extend life of King II for at least 20 years
Coal
Lawmakers chide Tri-State for not disclosing federal regulation plans
Letter calls for more time to study new rules
Cortez
Empire Electric discusses renewable energy costs
Empire Electric discusses state push for renewable energy; regulations on horizon
Business
La Plata Electric Association requests buyout estimate from Tri-State
Co-op concerned Tri-State is seeking federal regulation
Local News
Reservoir operators confident in conditions
With strong snowpack, waterways will meet all obligations this year
Community Connections
Local church replaces electric bill with community connection fund
River Church partnering with local solar nonprofit