air quality

Learn how to protect yourself from wildfire smoke, from timing outdoor activities to keeping indoor air clean during fire season.

Wildfires throughout the Mountain West have caused significant air quality problems this summer, even for communities miles away from the fires. CU Boulder's Joost de Gouw says that's because of how particles in the smoke interact with the atmosphere.

Fire weather alerts continue across the Four Corners with gusty winds, dry air, and high fire danger through Thursday. Burn bans are in effect—stay safe and alert.

Hot, dry weather and abundant fuels created the perfect storm for lightning-caused fires on the Western Slope and in southeastern Utah. Drought forecasters are predicting little relief later this summer.

Researchers estimate that energy costs will go up for consumers, and jobs could be lost as Republicans gut clean energy programs. In fast-growing areas like the Mountain West, these cuts could severely hurt grid capacity.

Colorado lawmakers are advancing a plan to let residents ride buses and trains for free during parts of the summer to cut down on air pollution. And the Navajo Nation Council passed legislation that aims to curb attacks by stray dogs and other animals.

The Willow Fire is 30 percent contained and fire managers expect full containment in the next few days; An air quality warning has also been put in place for the region from the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment; Roadwork in Cortez is continuing this week along Highway 160, but it’s all going to be happening overnight.

This is the 22nd consecutive year of drought in the Colorado River Basin, which includes the Four Corners region. With extreme drought comes increased…

Colorado state lawmakers are expecting to wrap up their legislative session today.Parts of the Four Corners woke up to smoky skies this morning, with some…

On Wednesday morning, smoke from a prescribed fire near Dolores settled into the Montezuma Valley. Scott Landes with the Colorado Department of Public…