Mining

Tipton letter to EPA demands answers about Gold King Mine spill

Congressional group pressures agency

Interior Department to investigate Gold King Mine accident

According to a news release, the Interior Department will work to assess what caused the release of three million gallons…

Alaskans concerned with Canadian mining plans

Alaska Lt. Gov. Byron Mallott speaks during a meeting on trans-boundary water issues with Canada on Thursday in Juneau, Alaska.…

Utes bless the Animas River

Southern Ute Sun Dance Chief hopes to make this an annual tradition

What will it take to get Superfund status in Silverton?

Gold King Mine disaster, many Silverton residents still oppose it because of ‘stigma’

Survey of Animas River fish looks promising

Another survey planned for week of Aug. 22

Data show widespread mining impacts

Officials map 1,645 miles of streams affected

Lawmaker considers legislation to sue EPA

hopes to empower AG Coffman

Green and clean

Costs and lingering sediment remain a concern

Both state and federal health officials say Animas water quality has returned to pre-event conditions after an estimated 3 million…

Awaiting water

Consolidated Ditch OKs use of Animas water

Hickenlooper drinks Animas River water to make a point

Hickenlooper drinks from river: ‘If that shows that Durango is open for business, I’m happy to help’

Potential contamination alarms farmers

River clearing, but sediment remains

EPA chief confirms Animas is recovering

for halt to mine cleanup across country

Test fish removed from Animas River

Fingerlings taken to Denver for analysis

Video: Gov. Hickenlooper’s public meeting

Navajo president plans lawsuit over mine blowout

Begaye: Warnings there, but no one did anything

EPA: Decision to reopen Animas River a week off

well testing to enhanced ground response, healing the Animas River will be complex

Guv ‘disappointed’ with EPA spill response

Hickenlooper plans Tuesday visit to Durango

EPA faces criticism, praise at Silverton meeting

Residents gather to hear latest about Gold King Mine blowout

Mine pollution changed river chemistry

pH levels show water is as acidic as coffee

In role reversal, EPA causes damage

says it is well-equipped to deal with cleanup

EPA to hold second community meeting Sunday

One-on-one sessions to be held Saturday night

Water conservation paying off

maintaining regular water service for residents