Environmental cleanup

Local News

Gold King Mine spill issues dissected at conference

A diversity of experts share information

May 17, 2016

Local News

EPA gives La Plata County a check for another $63,000

pay for ‘direct expenses’

May 16, 2016

Local News

Wildcat Mining hopes to start operations in La Plata Canyon

years of trouble, company must meet state demands by July 1

May 11, 2016

Local News

Bandora Mine poses threat to South Mineral Campground

sites would be in path of any release

May 2, 2016

Local News

Superfund management team lays out plans for 2016

Mining-related sites along Mineral Creek, Cement Creek and the Upper Animas River are to be included in the Bonita Peak…

April 28, 2016

Local News

Politicians lash out at EPA over mine spill reimbursements

Frustrations come after agency’s tightfisted spill response

April 28, 2016

Local News

Metal loading into Upper Animas River remains a mystery

Recently released sampling data prove incomplete

April 27, 2016

Local News

EPA: La Plata County won’t get full reimbursement for Gold King

Commissioners say agency reversed rules of agreement

April 27, 2016

Local News

EPA is coming to town

officials will provide updates on Superfund site

April 24, 2016

Local News

EPA checks for Gold King spill dribble in to county

Plata County collects another $9,700 from feds

April 21, 2016

Regional News

EPA subpoenaed over Gold King Mine spill

committee backs off requiring only administrator to attend

April 13, 2016

Nation & World

Senate GOP vows to subpoena EPA chief in Gold Mine spill

McCarthy would be required to attend field hearing next week

April 12, 2016

Local News

Environmental Protection Agency proposes Superfund for San Juan County

to address toxic leaks in wake of Gold King Mine spill

April 6, 2016

Local News

U.S. Rep. Scott Tipton accuses EPA of ‘threatening’ Gold King Mine owner

Letters exchanged prompt agency to explain its actions

March 31, 2016

Local News

Gold King owner says EPA forced access agreement renewal

his name’s in ink, Todd Hennis said his signature appears not by choice

March 29, 2016

Regional News

In D.C., Gov. John Hickenlooper seeks action on mine cleanups

‘Time is now’ to move on West’s abandon, leaking hard-rock mining sites

March 27, 2016

Local News

EPA appoints Gold King Mine Superfund manager

priorities are water sampling, public outreach

March 26, 2016

Local News

Lightner Creek Mobile Home Park owner ordered to shut down sewage pond

officials say problems ignored for too long

March 24, 2016

Local News

EPA releases final water-monitoring plan related to Gold King Mine spill

to test 30 locations over a yearlong period

March 24, 2016

Business

Carbondale debates ‘climate action tax’ on utilities

Roaring Fork High School students Fiona Laird, left, and Tavia Teitler recently helped to dedicate the new 385-kilowatt solar array…

March 15, 2016

Local News

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

sends $1.5M bill to EPA

March 15, 2016

Local News

Aztec granny leads ‘Toxic Tour of Hell’

hours spent viewing the worst of oil and gas impacts

March 13, 2016

Local News

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

Regional News

Hicknelooper set to OK Superfund cleanup of old mines

Silverton-area site would focus on 48 mining sites

February 28, 2016