Stories tagged with Air Quality

Fri Jun 19th, 2020

Air Quality Health Advisory for wildfire smoke issued for portions of southwestern Colorado

The upgraded shelter at the Ute 3 site has supported marked improvement in energy efficiency and temperature stability of the instruments, as well as improved employee safety.

Fri Jun 7th, 2019

Shelter replacement at the Ute 3 air quality monitoring site

Barbara Scott-Rarick introduces herself as one of the newest Environmental Commission Members at the Environmental Commission meeting with the Tribe and the State of Colorado, Wednesday, Dec. 5, in Ignacio, Colo.

Fri Dec 7th, 2018

Options for air quality, minor source program

Chris Ellis enjoys a moment with his son, Josh during a farewell luncheon hosted by the Environmental Programs Division, Thursday, June 28. Slow cooked ribs and other homemade dishes were served up as colleagues from the Justice & Regulatory department wished Chris and his family, a warm farewell, as he embarks on his next adventure.

Fri Jul 6th, 2018

EPD bids Ellis farewell

Fri Jun 22nd, 2018

Air Quality Health Advisory

The Air Quality Program has outfitted an SUV, dubbed the Methane Ranger, with state of the art equipment, to collect data and spot potential methane leaks within the Southern Ute Reservation boundaries. Since the vehicle is highly mobile, it adds accuracy, reliability and practicality to the collection of methane data in the field. The Methane Ranger was on display following the recent Environmental Commission meeting held in Ignacio, Wednesday, Oct. 11.

Fri Oct 27th, 2017

Environmental Commission convenes in Ignacio

The Air Quality Program poses for a group photo after being recognized for receiving a Clean Air Excellence Award.

Thu Dec 22nd, 2016

ENVIRONMENTAL: Tribe recognizes Air Program for excellence

Eryka Thorley, a climate scientist working in NOAA’s Earth System Research Laboratory, Boulder, Colorado, uses equipment in NOAA’s mobile lab to check area methane levels in real time.

Fri May 15th, 2015

Tracking down methane data in real time

Southern Ute Indian Tribe Environmental Programs Division Head Tom Johnson, takes notes during the public science forum on methane gas levels in the Four Corners Region, held at San Juan College, Friday, April 17.

Fri May 1st, 2015

Four Corner’s forum targets methane

Southern Ute Chairman Jimmy R. Newton Jr. during a visit to the Uintah & Ouray Reservation of the Ute Indian Tribe in northern Utah. Southern Ute Tribal Councilman Alex Cloud also made the trip.

Fri Mar 8th, 2013

Council Corner: Newton, Cloud visit sister tribe in Utah

Reaching out to our fellow tribes in Indian Country can provide a different view into a comparable way of life.

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