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Environmental pollution

BP reports uptick of spills in La Plata County

BP reports uptick of spills in La Plata County

oil and gas company documents nearly 20 spills this year

November 11, 2020

La Plata County targets gun range contamination

La Plata County targets gun range contamination

2021 budget proposes $2.5 million to remove lead

October 15, 2020

Fight is back on in HD Mountains

Fight is back on in HD Mountains

interest in an old natural gas field prompts residents to pushback

October 3, 2020

With federal regulations rolled back, New Mexico forges ahead to curb methane

With federal regulations rolled back, New Mexico forges ahead to curb methane

releases draft version of rules July 20, aims for adoption in early 2021

August 17, 2020

EPA settles with Utah over Gold King Mine spill

EPA settles with Utah over Gold King Mine spill

The pH levels from the discharge at the Gold King Mine blowout on Aug. 5, 2105, the day of the…

Five years after Gold King Mine spill, water quality remains a concern

Five years after Gold King Mine spill, water quality remains a concern

a few days in August 2015, invisible mining pollutants could be seen by the world

EPA proposes permanent mine waste dump site north of Silverton

EPA proposes permanent mine waste dump site north of Silverton

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

Durango-area residents weigh in as new rulemaking process for oil, gas regulations begins

Durango-area residents weigh in as new rulemaking process for oil, gas regulations begins

meeting marks a change in how state commission functions

February 24, 2020

After flood, Cortez walk-in clinic warns of mold exposure

After flood, Cortez walk-in clinic warns of mold exposure

sent out to patients warning of potential health risk

January 22, 2020

Mesa Verde National Park looking for dark sky designation

Mesa Verde National Park looking for dark sky designation

says light pollution is costly, harmful to human and animal health

January 5, 2020

BLM removes mine waste leaching into Animas River

BLM removes mine waste leaching into Animas River

2,500 cubic yards of contaminated material relocated

December 27, 2019

EPA looks to develop road map for mine cleanup around Silverton

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

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

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

Letters warning of possible contamination were sent last week

November 14, 2019

Mine spill reported in Animas River; severity being investigated

Mine spill reported in Animas River; severity being investigated

says crews looking into site north of Silverton

October 10, 2019

Animas River Stakeholders disband after 25 years of cleanup efforts

Animas River Stakeholders disband after 25 years of cleanup efforts

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

August 29, 2019

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

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

American Tunnel poses complex situation for Superfund cleanup

BP fined for 3 spills in La Plata County, will pay $12.5M to fix pipelines

BP fined for 3 spills in La Plata County, will pay $12.5M to fix pipelines

Company says infrastructure in Southwest Colorado ‘good for service’

Larry Perino, one of the last Sunnyside Gold employees, announces retirement

Larry Perino, one of the last Sunnyside Gold employees, announces retirement

Reclamation manager looks back at Silverton’s mining past

Lawmakers advance plan to track greenhouse gases

Lawmakers advance plan to track greenhouse gases

worries coal counties on Western Slope; seen as duplicate by some

Winter weather forces closure of Gold King Mine treatment plant

Winter weather forces closure of Gold King Mine treatment plant

Facility built to resist cold, but snowfall and avalanches become problematic

What are the ultimate goals for Superfund cleanup around Silverton?

What are the ultimate goals for Superfund cleanup around Silverton?

hopes to improve water quality in Animas River below Silverton

Sunnyside Gold says EPA should be recused from leading Silverton Superfund cleanup

Sunnyside Gold says EPA should be recused from leading Silverton Superfund cleanup

company says federal agency has a conflict of interest

February 25, 2019

Bill to limit plastic straws fails in committee

Bill to limit plastic straws fails in committee

Environmentalists and advocates of local control opposed proposed law

February 25, 2019

EPA places Silverton’s Superfund site on fast-track pilot program

EPA places Silverton’s Superfund site on fast-track pilot program

Peak is 1 of 6 programs selected nationwide

February 7, 2019