Animas River

Local News

House OKs bill that would speed claims from Gold King Mine spill

Provision is part of water infrastructure package

December 8, 2016

Regional News

Supreme Court asks Obama administration’s view on mine spill lawsuit

N.M. wants quick resolution; Utah may sue, too

November 28, 2016

Local News

Study: Metals in Animas River sediment at safe levels

Juan Basin: Health standards were not exceeded

November 18, 2016

Local News

FLC students plan river cleanup

Fort Lewis College students are organizing a community river cleanup event. The cleanup will take place from 11 a.m. to…

November 16, 2016

Local News

EPA updates Durango on Superfund site

Residents supportive of mine waste cleanup

November 16, 2016

Local News

EPA wants to continue operations at water-treatment plant

comments on plan accepted through Dec. 14

November 14, 2016

Local News

EPA to hold public meetings about Superfund work in S.W. Colorado

Meetings in Durango, Shiprock and Silverton

November 12, 2016

Local News

Trout discovered in creek long devoid of fish

5 rainbows and 5 brooks collected

October 27, 2016

Local News

Changing course

project on Animas nears completion

October 22, 2016

Local News

Health officials OK eating fish from Animas River

samples show higher levels from fall to spring, but still under health limits

October 18, 2016

Local News

No criminal charges in Gold King Mine blowout

committee, subcommittee heads demand explanation

October 12, 2016

Local News

Water diversion on Animas River begins Monday

to divert water into intake

October 3, 2016

Local News

Animas River fish survey shows encouraging signs

count not ‘great,’ but some trends are up

September 28, 2016

Local News

Heavy rain north of Durango muddies Animas River

Environmental Protection Agency: Nothing to worry about from mining cleanup

September 22, 2016

Local News

Senate approves bill that would speed Gold King Mine reimbursements

Measure also would establish long-term water monitoring

September 15, 2016

Local News

Senators attempt to expedite Gold King reimbursements

says more than $5.2 million paid, but none goes to local businesses, residents

September 12, 2016

Local News

EPA adds Bonita Peak Mining District to Superfund list

Listing for remediations comes about 1 year after Gold King Mine spill

September 7, 2016

Local News

Photo: Rock work will adjust Animas River flow

An excavator works in the Animas River on Thursday upstream near Smelter Rapid as a crew works to adjust flows…

August 25, 2016

Local News

Heavy rains cause overflow at EPA’s water-treatment plant

of public notification caused widespread rumors this week

August 25, 2016

Action Line

‘Dr. Seuss’ vine trumps trail’s trees and bushes

Polygonum aubertii, or Silver Lace Vine, a native of China and Western Tibet, is a vigorous grower, as attested to…

August 21, 2016

Local News

Crestview Ditch project underway to prevent flooding

also updating stormwater master plan

August 16, 2016

Local News

Discoloration in Animas River no cause for alarm

in the high country affect turbidity this time of year

August 11, 2016

Local News

Construction in Animas River to start Monday

wants flow directed toward the water intake

August 11, 2016

Local News

Ophir mine cleanup project in limbo

Project led by former Gold King point man not approved for action, EPA says

August 10, 2016