Environmental cleanup

Local News

EPA proposes permanent mine waste dump site north of Silverton

Project needs approval from Sunnyside Gold, a company potentially on hook for costs

August 2, 2020

Local News

EPA will temporarily plug ‘bad boy’ mine near Silverton

Experiment will help agency understand region’s hydrology, evaluate long-term solution

July 7, 2020

Local News

LWCF, abandoned mine cleanup could be part of next COVID-19 stimulus bill

Leaders in La Plata, San Miguel counties call for healthier communities, job creation

May 9, 2020

Regional News

State takes over cleanup of M&M Truck Stop in Cortez

Contaminated soils at truck stop will be removed, a first step in redevelopment

February 21, 2020

Local News

BLM removes mine waste leaching into Animas River

2,500 cubic yards of contaminated material relocated

December 27, 2019

Local News

New methane regulations lauded by Durango-area leaders, environmentalists

Colorado rules aim to cut greenhouse gas releases

December 20, 2019

Local News

EPA looks to develop road map for mine cleanup around Silverton

What’s the best way to approach improving water quality in the Animas River?

November 19, 2019

Local News

Of 115 homeowners contacted, 1 shows up for meeting about uranium waste

Letters warning of possible contamination were sent last week

November 14, 2019

Local News

Letters sent to Durango residents warning of potential radioactive waste

health department to hold public meeting next week

November 7, 2019

Local News

County has no say in proposed uranium dump site

health department noncommittal on future plans amid opposition

October 26, 2019

Local News

Proposed uranium dump site near Bondad faces stiff opposition

Planning Commission denies project; decision may be appealed

October 25, 2019

Local News

Temporary uranium disposal site proposed south of Durango

Residents oppose plan, citing health and environmental concerns

October 23, 2019

Local News

50 volunteers spend Sunday cleaning homeless camps

service, port-a-potties at Purple Cliffs camp aimed at preventing similar refuse problems

October 13, 2019

Business

Saving the planet from disposable diapers

Durango woman takes on Pampers from her Crestview sewing machine

September 22, 2019

Local News

One less mine to clean in Superfund site near Silverton?

pile was considered a top contributor to heavy metals in upper Animas

September 8, 2019

Local News

Animas River Stakeholders disband after 25 years of cleanup efforts

Group’s role fell into doubt after Superfund established outside Silverton

August 29, 2019

Local News

Uranium dumpsite south of Durango leaching into groundwater

U.S. Department of Energy insists cell poses no risk to human health, environment

August 28, 2019

Southwest Life

Wildlife roam where U.S. once made nuclear and chemical arms

An astonishing array of animals and habitats flourished on six obsolete weapons complexes – mostly for nuclear or chemical arms…

August 25, 2019

Local News

EPA drills into American Tunnel to unravel mine pollution mystery

by desire to know what lies beneath, crews bore deeper every day

July 17, 2019

Local News

EPA says it will carry out work Sunnyside Gold refuses to do

mining company refused work order last week

July 16, 2019

Local News

Sunnyside Gold says ‘no’ to EPA’s work order at Superfund

company: ‘SGC will no longer be a pawn in this never-ending science project’

July 10, 2019

Local News

EPA finds low risk to human health at Superfund site near Silverton

Despite findings, agency says cleanup remains a priority

June 20, 2019

Local News

Is EPA protecting mining history around Superfund site?

says it is complying with historic preservation standards

June 9, 2019

Local News

EPA to tackle one of most vexing polluters in Animas River basin

American Tunnel poses complex situation for Superfund cleanup

June 7, 2019