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After a delay for Gold King Mine spill, Bill Simon, co-founder of the Animas River Stakeholders Group, finally enjoying retirement

“There’s enough people that know my phone number to get in touch with me when something goes wrong with the…

January 10, 2016

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Bill would allow lawsuits after Gold King Mine spill north of Durango

Rep. Coram hopes to address issues stemming from federal tort law

December 27, 2015

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La Plata County OKs draft agreement with EPA on mine spill remediation

on supporting Superfund postponed to January

December 22, 2015

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EPA actions after Gold King Mine spill spur more questions

GOP members skeptical of integrity of agency’s investigation

December 21, 2015

Regional News

Interior secretary: No criminal acts in Gold King Mine spill

“I don’t believe there’s anything in there to suggest criminal activity,” Interior Secretary Sally Jewell told lawmakers on Capitol Hill…

December 9, 2015

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Disagreement between Colorado and EPA over Gold King Mine spill lingers

Federal agency continues to insist that the state played a role

December 9, 2015

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Owner of Gold King Mine feels victimized by EPA

Hennis claims EPA planned mine spill to usher in Superfund

November 28, 2015

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Governor Hickenlooper’s office prepared to assist in Silverton Superfund negotiations

Silverton officials unanimous vote to pursue listing draws praise from environmental groups

November 24, 2015

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Incoming state tourism director, Cathy Ritter, keenly aware of being positive

Promoting rural Colorado could help counter image of Gold King Mine spill

November 22, 2015

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Durango tourism industry faces challenges

2015 strong, but the future looks uncertain

November 20, 2015

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Silverton, San Juan County officials will pursue Superfund

few options, town will engage Environmental Protection Agency

November 19, 2015

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Durango’s Animas River Trail connection to Three Springs decided

support alignment in split decision

November 18, 2015

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Mine tailings a longtime Silverton-Durango issue

“Ranchers and farmers who want to use water for irrigation in the lower valley have always attempted to force the…

November 17, 2015

Regional News

Feds stand behind report that Colorado agreed to mine plan

mine agency says no consent given before Gold King Mine spill

November 16, 2015

Local News

Metal sediment unlikely to dissolve

professors plan research on effects on plants

November 14, 2015

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Lawmakers question EPA reports that reference Colorado agency’s involvement with Gold King spill

officials contradict account

November 14, 2015

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Superfund tour through Colorado paints positive picture

Durango leaders visit sites in Leadville, Minturn

November 12, 2015

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Colorado disputes key part of EPA Gold King Mine report

officials did not sign off on plan, according to letter

November 12, 2015

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EPA working through Gold King Mine spill reimbursements

Plata County seeking two payments from agency for spill

November 2, 2015

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Stakeholders focus on Animas

New-found attention to river’s health called ‘silver lining’

November 1, 2015

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Colorado lawmakers pursue mine cleanup bill

Bennet, Gardner and Tipton seek to pass good Samaritan legislation

November 1, 2015

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Train numbers up despite Gold King Mine spill

‘Press Car’ tour focuses on health of Animas River

October 30, 2015

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Gold King mine owner: I won’t let Gladstone get stolen from me

Hennis speaks for first time since Aug. 5 blowout

October 28, 2015

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Company says $10M offer to clean up mines north of Silverton still on the table

deems lime treatment plant best option to address mine waste

October 24, 2015