Environmental pollution

Local News

New Mexico sues EPA, Sunnyside Mine owners

says both responsible for Gold King Mine’s ‘devastating impact’

May 23, 2016

Local News

Officials: New Mexico slighted in mine spill aftermath

‘We’re not treated like stakeholders down here’

May 18, 2016

Local News

Animas River alert system to use sensors, river spotters

Residents can receive river notifications through CodeRED

May 17, 2016

Local News

What can the American Dipper tell us about the Animas River?

Volunteers will begin monitoring project this summer

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

EPA provides $600,000 for river warning system

and tribes collaborating on tests for metals

May 3, 2016

Local News

Metal loading into Upper Animas River remains a mystery

Recently released sampling data prove incomplete

April 27, 2016

Local News

Two bills to stall Clean Power Plan killed in Colo. House committee

lawmakers try to stall implementation

April 27, 2016

Local News

EPA is coming to town

officials will provide updates on Superfund site

April 24, 2016

Local News

Gold King spill prompts new monitoring systems

will now test for pH, temperature, turbidity, conductance

April 23, 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

Gold King Mine spill a wealth of information for Fort Lewis students

accident inspires college research projects

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

Nation & World

Snyder blames bureaucrats, EPA faults state in Flint crisis

square off at congressional hearing

March 17, 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

Aztec granny leads ‘Toxic Tour of Hell’

hours spent viewing the worst of oil and gas impacts

March 13, 2016

Local News

San Juan Clean Water Coalition to hold launch party Monday

group to advocate for Animas River health

March 4, 2016

Local News

King II permit decision delayed

Planning Commission slates April 14 for vote

March 3, 2016

Local News

Concerns raised over King II coal mine dump site

Residents ask for additional monitoring for lead, mercury

March 1, 2016

Local News

Western Colorado officials voice support for new methane rules

rules influence proposed federal effort

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

Local News

Infrared camera exposes invisible pollutants in Southwest

Environmental group scours Four Corners for leaks

February 23, 2016

Local News

Updating 19th century mining law proves hard as rock

Proposed mining fee would help clean up abandoned sites, senators say

February 22, 2016