--°F

Animas River

Spring runoff data suggest ‘red flag’ for Animas River aquatic life

Spring runoff data suggest ‘red flag’ for Animas River aquatic life

show metal concentrations don’t pose short-term risk, but could in the long-term

New Mexico officials say rivers still tainted from Gold King Mine spill

New Mexico officials say rivers still tainted from Gold King Mine spill

sends $1.5M bill to EPA

Budgeting issues, high flows delay Durango Whitewater Park improvements

Budgeting issues, high flows delay Durango Whitewater Park improvements

on two dangerous Animas rapids won’t come until after runoff season

Coloradans need to determine budget priorities, legislators say in Durango

Coloradans need to determine budget priorities, legislators say in Durango

Audience at Legislative Lowdown told about ‘need to have a grown-up conversation’

City of Durango hires contractor to repair broken water line along Animas

City of Durango hires contractor to repair broken water line along Animas

1.6 million gallons of water lost to pipe, hydrant break

U.S. House panel chair: Gold King Mine breached on purpose

U.S. House panel chair: Gold King Mine breached on purpose

Utah’s Rob Bishop says EPA-contracted team intentionally released wastewater

Hickenlooper recommends Superfund listing for mine sites around Silverton

Hickenlooper recommends Superfund listing for mine sites around Silverton

‘The end of one process and the start of a much longer one’

February 29, 2016

Hicknelooper set to OK Superfund cleanup of old mines

Hicknelooper set to OK Superfund cleanup of old mines

Silverton-area site would focus on 48 mining sites

February 28, 2016

Settlement reached over rights to Animas River water

Settlement reached over rights to Animas River water

paves way for Dryside irrigation, future water projects

February 26, 2016

Health department offers tips for Animas River recreation

Health department offers tips for Animas River recreation

temperatures have recreationists eyeing river

February 25, 2016

Future of Animas River Stakeholders Group uncertain

Future of Animas River Stakeholders Group uncertain

Mine-cleanup organization could dissolve with Silverton Superfund approval

February 24, 2016

La Plata County commissioners press EPA for mine spill answers

La Plata County commissioners press EPA for mine spill answers

fails to provide specifics on reimbursements, long-term monitoring

February 24, 2016

Subpoenas issued for reports on Gold King Mine spill

Subpoenas issued for reports on Gold King Mine spill

U.S. House committee suspicious of Interior investigation of EPA

February 18, 2016

Animas River Community Forum awarded two grants

Animas River Community Forum awarded two grants

$54,000 will fund coordinator, extend group 10 months

February 17, 2016

Environmental Protection Agency inches closer to meeting Silverton demands

Environmental Protection Agency inches closer to meeting Silverton demands

sent Friday proposes Superfund, vows community involvement

February 14, 2016

Colorado lawmakers push ‘Good Samaritan’ legislation

Colorado lawmakers push ‘Good Samaritan’ legislation

urges Congress to act on mine restoration

February 11, 2016

EPA says it knew of Gold King danger

EPA says it knew of Gold King danger

takes issue with report by Bureau of Reclamation

February 11, 2016

Durango, Silverton officials, governor back Superfund listing

Durango, Silverton officials, governor back Superfund listing

officials meet with governor; EPA addresses water quality

February 5, 2016

Durango may move forward with Superfund support letter

Durango may move forward with Superfund support letter

Durango wants voice heard on mine cleanup

January 29, 2016

Gold King Mine spill legislation drowns in Colorado Legislature

Gold King Mine spill legislation drowns in Colorado Legislature

Measure sought to make it easier to sue federal government

January 27, 2016

Silverton cancels Thursday’s Superfund vote

Silverton cancels Thursday’s Superfund vote

officials say EPA wants larger designation than originally proposed

January 25, 2016

Colorado delegation poised to introduce good Samaritan mine cleanup bill

Colorado delegation poised to introduce good Samaritan mine cleanup bill

Samaritan draft legislation headed to Senate panel Tuesday

January 22, 2016

Silverton filmmaker focuses on Animas River cleanup

Silverton filmmaker focuses on Animas River cleanup

Schillaci calling for residents to speak up about Gold King spill

January 17, 2016

Cold has little impact on new water treatment plant north of Silverton

Cold has little impact on new water treatment plant north of Silverton

King Mine water warm enough to keep system flowing

January 16, 2016