Peter Marcus

Position: Herald Denver Bureau

Ozone rule rankles meet

DENVER – Stringent air-quality standards recently announced by federal regulators could mean noncompliance for in Southwest Colorado. The Environmental Protection Agency strengthened the National...

DATE: Oct. 6, 2015 | CATEGORY: Local News

Economy flux after Gold King spill?

DENVER – The economic stability of Southwest Colorado could be in peril, according to financial victims of the Gold King Mine spill, who spoke in Washington, D.C., on Thursday. The three speakers –...

DATE: Oct. 5, 2015 | CATEGORY: Business

Forest slammed over Wolf Creek

DENVER – U.S. Forest Service officials were dealt a blow this week when a federal court ruled that the agency unjustifiably withheld documents related to the proposed Village at Wolf Creek...

DATE: Oct. 5, 2015 | CATEGORY: Business

Heli-skiing plan hits delay

DENVER – Federal officials are conducting an environmental review stemming from a proposal to diversify terrain for helicopter skiing at Silverton Mountain. The review – conducted under the...

DATE: Oct. 1, 2015 | CATEGORY: More Sports

EPA rules extend to pesticides, petroleum

DENVER – The Environmental Protection Agency continued with new regulations this week, this time centered around protecting farmworkers from pesticides and curbing emissions from petroleum...

DATE: Oct. 1, 2015 | CATEGORY: State Nation World

Measure could allow pot clubs

DENVER – Colorado marijuana enthusiasts would be allowed to consume cannabis at a club if the state Legislature passes a proposed measure. Rep. Kit Roupe, R-Colorado Springs, has drafted...

DATE: Sept. 29, 2015 | CATEGORY: Local News

Questions arise over contractor selection at Gold King Mine

DENVER – Questions are being raised after the Environmental Protection Agency announced that the same contractor who played a role in the Gold King Mine spill will oversee the contract for a new...

DATE: Sept. 29, 2015 | CATEGORY: Local News

Ads for marijuana go airborne over radio

Durangoans listening to X-Rock-FM (105.3) may have noticed ads for marijuana, whether they’re into the area’s “best buds” or not. The move to advertise for marijuana stores such as Sante...

DATE: Sept. 29, 2015 | CATEGORY: Business

Water system is in the works

DENVER – The Environmental Protection Agency on Wednesday announced it will build a temporary water-treatment system in the wake of the Gold King Mine spill. The $1.78-million portable treatment...

DATE: Sept. 24, 2015 | CATEGORY: Local News

Methane plume discussed at EPA hearing

DENVER – Four Corners residents spoke in Denver on Wednesday, highlighting health concerns stemming from a methane hot spot in the Southwest. The comments were offered at a hearing by the...

DATE: Sept. 24, 2015 | CATEGORY: Local News

U.S. retreats from listing for sage grouse

DENVER - Federal officials Tuesday morning in Colorado announced that the greater sage-grouse will not be listed as endangered thanks to state and private efforts to protect the flamboyant Western...

DATE: Sept. 23, 2015 | CATEGORY: DS - News

FLC reports a frosh bump

Fort Lewis College reported increased enrollment for first-time freshmen, though overall enrollment is down for 2015. Diversity also grew, with Native American students jumping 5.6 percent, while...

DATE: Sept. 22, 2015 | CATEGORY: Local News

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