Environmental cleanup

Local News

EPA actions after Gold King Mine spill spur more questions

GOP members skeptical of integrity of agency’s investigation

December 21, 2015

Local News

La Plata County tests for elements not previously sampled at Gold King Mine

amounts of uranium detected in mine shaft, but far below typical levels

December 19, 2015

Local News

Water monitoring plans may bring Four Corners together

Mexico, La Plata County discuss partnerships

December 16, 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

Local News

La Plata County to take stance on Superfund

Nonbinding resolution supports Silverton, San Juan County decision

December 9, 2015

Local News

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

Local News

Mine cleanup analysis stresses need for federal involvement

could cost $1B to remediate Colorado’s 5,105 abandoned mines

December 5, 2015

Nation & World

Draft climate agreement ready in Paris

work to be done at midway point of international meeting

December 5, 2015

Local News

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

Local News

Silverton, San Juan County officials will pursue Superfund

few options, town will engage Environmental Protection Agency

November 19, 2015

Local News

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

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

officials contradict account

November 14, 2015

Local News

Superfund tour through Colorado paints positive picture

Durango leaders visit sites in Leadville, Minturn

November 12, 2015

Local News

Colorado disputes key part of EPA Gold King Mine report

officials did not sign off on plan, according to letter

November 12, 2015

Local News

Local officials to tour Superfund sites around Colorado

aim to better understand federal cleanup designation

November 10, 2015

Local News

Colorado drillers step up to stop methane waste

Scientific uses technology to detect leaks at wells

November 10, 2015

Local News

La Plata County seeks additional payments to cover spill costs

has already reimbursed almost $200,000

November 5, 2015

Local News

Bennet, New Mexico lawmakers introduce bill to reform 1872 mining law

King Mine spill prompts action

November 5, 2015

Local News

EPA working through Gold King Mine spill reimbursements

Plata County seeking two payments from agency for spill

November 2, 2015

Local News

Colorado lawmakers pursue mine cleanup bill

Bennet, Gardner and Tipton seek to pass good Samaritan legislation

November 1, 2015

Letters to the Editor

Use Lake Nighthorse to fix sewage issue

Since it is apparent that there will be no receational use of the reservoir in the foreseeable future, it should…

October 27, 2015

Local News

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

Local News

Independent report blames EPA for Gold King spill

Incident could have been prevented but plagued by errors

October 22, 2015