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GCC Energy paves the way for mining to increase near Hay Gulch
Firm makes good on road improvements
Reservoir levels in Southwest Colorado are dropping fast
Narraguinnep is reduced to minimum pool; Groundhog also is low
Rural La Plata County residents in a pinch for water
Closing of Durango water dock limits options
Colorado Parks and Wildlife to conduct work in Hermosa Creek
Colorado Parks and Wildlife will conduct treatment, as part of an initiative to restore native Colorado River cutthroat trout populations in the Hermosa Creek area, Tuesday and Wednesday to eliminate…
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Appeals court formally dismisses charges against Rose Chilcoat
‘I’m glad to have this behind me,’ Durango environmentalist says
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U.S. eases Obama-era coal ash pollution rules for utilities
DENVER – The Trump administration on Wednesday eased rules for handling toxic coal ash from more than 400 U.S. coal-fired power plants after utilities pushed back against regulations adopted under…
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Fire starts on BLM land south of Mancos
Officials are allowing fire to burn for natural benefits
Truck driver hauling sludge for EPA cited with careless driving
Vehicle went off road, crashed into Cement Creek on Monday
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Decision to haul Gold King Mine sludge raises questions
Critics fear move will impact upper Animas River aquatic life
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Truck hauling Gold King Mine sludge crashes into Cement Creek
EPA just started hauling waste from treatment plant to new storage site
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National forest challenges county’s claim on federal roads
Dolores County, forest ranger provide arguments against broad resolution
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La Plata Electric Association in talks with three solar developers
Projects would not be subject to Tri-State limits
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Animas River reduced to a trickle in Farmington
USGS reports near-record low flow near San Juan River confluence
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Rico celebrates Independence Day with floats, music, art and food
Classic celebration with parade floats, music, art and food brings out crowd
The coal mines of Montezuma Valley, from Mesa Verde to Mitchell Springs
Growing up in Cortez, we always had heat in the house. There was the cook stove – the Warm Morning – maybe the pot belly stove for heat, but I…
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San Juan coal mine gets larger environmental review
Mine fuels New Mexico power station, but plant might close in 2022
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Montezuma County finds water for road maintenance
DWCD grants access to canal for road maintenance
Mancos imposes water restrictions amid drought conditions
Water use limited by hours, day of week
Gov. John Hickenlooper’s legacy of water
As he leaves office, water officials offer mixed feelings about his accomplishments