New Wildlife Crossing Being Built At Durango and Pagosa Springs
A new wildlife crossing will be installed in Western Colorado but it comes with an $11 million dollar price tag.
Environmental News
Colorado Governor Called Out Over 'Meatout' Day
Governor Jared Polis of Colorado declared Saturday as "Meatout Day" asking Coloradans to eat plant-based protein, and the Nebraska Governor is not happy with the decision.
New Bill Could Ban Plastic Bags and Styrofoam in Colorado
Colorado could soon be the next state to ban all plastic bags and styrofoam if a proposed bill passes.
Montrose Opening City Pavilion to Assist School District
The City of Montrose and the Montrose County School District are working together to continue in-person instruction at the Montrose Pavilion.
Great News, Hanging Lake Reopening in May
Hanging Lake will once again be open to the public beginning on May 1st.
Expect Slash Piles Burning in Mesa County Through March
Between now and the end of March there are going to be multiple crews working from the Upper Colorado River Interagency Fire Management unit burning slash piles.
5.7 Magnitude Earthquake Hits Salt Lake City
An earthquake measuring 5.7 on the Richter Scale occurred this morning about 10 miles from Salt Lake City.
Colorado's New Air Rules Challenged by Mesa, Other Counties
If implemented, hundreds of oil and gas wells would be closed and millions in revenue lost.
Colorado Pesticide Plan Hopes To Save Endangered Bee Population
The bill is designed to prohibit the outdoor use of the pesticides neonicotinoid and sulfoximine.
Colorado Seeing Severe Drop Off in New Well Starts
In 2018 there were 92 new natural gas wells started in Mesa County, but only 5 new wells started in 2019.