Company that hoped to bring mining back to Silverton files for bankruptcy
Despite filing, efforts still alive to bring industry back to mountain town
Environment
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Film shares stories of Dolores River rafting in 1970s
Filmmaker and Dolores River guide tell story of rapid’s offbeat nickname
Wolf Creek Ski Area battles aftermath of beetle kill
Ski mountain removes 4,000 dead trees this summer
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Area reservoirs, at historic lows, rebounding with October rains
Drought conditions had area water basins at 15-20 percent of average
Business
Shortage of coal leaves some without heat source
Supply issues limit what Hay Gulch Coal can offer to homeowners
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Aspen forests northeast of Dolores proposed for logging
Goal is to improve stand diversity
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In western La Plata County, tap water may soon flow
Groundbreaking held ahead of pipe-laying project
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Grand Canyon uranium ban upheld
1 million acres around national park protected, but Trump could lift ban
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Learn about native plants at Carpenter Trail
Native plants in brochure identified along trails
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Mancos is divided over Boyle Park herbicide treatment
U.S. and European regulators say compound is safe
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Cortez City Hall now 100% solar powered
City could save $300,000 in energy costs over 25 years
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Local and national recreation groups sue forest
Lawsuit claims Rico-West Dolores plan unfairly restricts access
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Animas River appears to have hit all-time low
Southwest Colorado headed for second lowest water year in history
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Agencies to close 25 abandoned mines on Alpine Loop
Project aims to keep people out, avoid injuries
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BLM advisory group returns, updated with Trump goals
Changes met with skepticism from some members
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EPA’s quick-action Superfund plan receives flak from commenters
People say money could be better spent elsewhere
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What’s good for the butterfly may be toxic to livestock
Dangers of milkweed can be easily avoided, officials say
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Durango to reopen water dock to new customers
City received flak for refusing new permits during drought
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Air quality advisory issued for much of Western Colorado
Wildfires’ smoke affecting most of the state
Red Mesa Reservoir must make improvements or face demolition
Managers need to find funding for major project at Red Mesa Reservoir