Environmental politics

BLM finalizes rule to reduce methane waste

Advocates question Trump’s climate regulation plans

DATE: Mar 6, 2017 | CATEGORY: Local News

Colorado bill aims to protect drilling sites from vandals

Bill clears Senate panel, but some worry about free speech

DATE: Feb 17, 2017 | CATEGORY: Business

Demonstrators demand Sen. Cory Gardner support methane emission rules

More than 150 people gather outside senator’s Durango office

DATE: Feb 15, 2017 | CATEGORY: Local News

Gold King spill reimbursement legislation gets hearing

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Sens. Cory Gardner, R-Colorado, and Orrin Hatch, R-Utah, on Thursday called for a hearing on a bill that would expedite reimbursements to communities impacted by last year...

DATE: Jul 18, 2016 | CATEGORY: Local News

Comments show overwhelming support for Superfund

Period closed June 13; only few oppose

DATE: Jul 5, 2016 | CATEGORY: Local News

Tipton criticizes EPA over reimbursements for mine spill

Frustrations come after agency’s tightfisted spill response

DATE: Apr 29, 2016 | CATEGORY: Local News

County commissioner supports methane rule in D.C.

Lachelt wants end to unfettered flaring

DATE: Apr 29, 2016 | CATEGORY: Local News

Environmental Protection Agency proposes Superfund for San Juan County

Effort to address toxic leaks in wake of Gold King Mine spill

DATE: Apr 10, 2016 | CATEGORY: Local News

Tipton urges need to get America back on track

Congressman laments federal agencies’ decrees

DATE: Mar 31, 2016 | CATEGORY: Local News

The growing clout of the Hispanic vote

Latinos make up 21 percent of the West’s electorate, and election-day turnout is on the rise

DATE: Mar 31, 2016 | CATEGORY: Local News

Gov. Hickenlooper seeks action on mine cleanups

‘Time is now’ to move on West’s abandon, leaking hard-rock mining sites

DATE: Mar 29, 2016 | CATEGORY: Local News

Clouds again hang over rain barrel bill in Colorado Legislature

Committee chairman delays vote amid water-rights concerns

DATE: Mar 27, 2016 | CATEGORY: Local News