Environment - The Durango Herald

Trump administration vows to break up National Center for Atmospheric Research in Boulder

Russ Vought, President Donald Trump’s budget chief, called NCAR ‘one of the largest sources of climate alarmism in the country’

DATE: Dec 18, 2025 | CATEGORY: News

Durango School District to add three electric buses

$900,000 grant to fund expansion of EV fleet

DATE: Dec 18, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

In Colorado town built on coal, some families are moving on, even as Trump tries to boost industry

Craig residents have always been entrepreneurial and that spirit will get them through this transition, the Chamber of Commerce says. Still just about everybody here is connected to coal.

DATE: Dec 14, 2025 | CATEGORY: Southwest Life

Kudos to all those who kept San Juan Mountains Association going in 2025

It’s a busy time of year for families, retailers, shipping companies and, certainly, for nonprofits focused on successful fourth quarters. But it’s also time to reflect, and there are certai...

DATE: Dec 13, 2025 | CATEGORY: Stewards of the Land

City of Durango adopts new landscaping rules limiting ‘nonfunctional turf’

Code applies to future commercial, large residential projects

DATE: Dec 4, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

New Mexico officials, Mora residents say feds should respond to groundwater contamination

FEMA claims office has not said whether wildfire money can be used for wells

DATE: Nov 21, 2025 | CATEGORY: New Mexico

‘Water justice’ delivered to Animas River via Durango resolution

‘Project shows the power of a diverse group of people collaborating together on an issue they care about’

DATE: Nov 20, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

Fort Lewis College students propose water justice for Animas River

Durango City Council was to consider a resolution Tuesday

DATE: Nov 18, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

Former New Mexico lawmaker nominated to lead Bureau of Land Management

The agency manages about 10% of land in the U.S.

DATE: Nov 6, 2025 | CATEGORY: AP New Mexico

Blood tests show highest levels of forever chemicals in those living near New Mexico plume

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. – It’s a name many people have trouble pronouncing, but these synthetic chemicals have been used in everything from fast-food packaging to nonstick cookware, clothing, hous...

DATE: Nov 2, 2025 | CATEGORY: Southwest Life