Gold King Mine spill

Local News

Durango Herald wins several awards in Society of Professional Journalists’ contest

Unlimited also recognizes paper’s work

May 5, 2016

Local News

Despite initial frenzy, Superfund proposal comments scarce

of convictions subsides to trickle of concerns

May 5, 2016

Local News

EPA provides $600,000 for river warning system

and tribes collaborating on tests for metals

May 3, 2016

Local News

Communities, state agencies await EPA reimbursement from Gold King spill

Conversations with EPA leave some less than optimistic

April 30, 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

Senator calls for criminal probe of Gold King spill

Durango councilor contends probe could hinder Superfund

April 22, 2016

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EPA checks for Gold King spill dribble in to county

Plata County collects another $9,700 from feds

April 21, 2016

Local News

Bill to allow quick response to mine spills passes Colorado House

would be available in emergencies

April 14, 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

Colorado Attorney General Cynthia Coffman questioned over Gold King

Litigation still an option, attorney general says

April 2, 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

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

to test 30 locations over a yearlong period

March 24, 2016

Local News

Spring runoff data suggest ‘red flag’ for Animas River aquatic life

show metal concentrations don’t pose short-term risk, but could in the long-term

March 21, 2016

Local News

Colorado senators testify in support of good Samaritan legislation

Bennet, Gardner push for new abandoned mine remediation efforts

March 2, 2016

Regional News

U.S. House panel chair: Gold King Mine breached on purpose

Utah’s Rob Bishop says EPA-contracted team intentionally released wastewater

March 1, 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

Local News

Health department offers tips for Animas River recreation

temperatures have recreationists eyeing river

February 25, 2016

Local News

Future of Animas River Stakeholders Group uncertain

Mine-cleanup organization could dissolve with Silverton Superfund approval

February 24, 2016

Local News

La Plata County commissioners press EPA for mine spill answers

fails to provide specifics on reimbursements, long-term monitoring

February 24, 2016