Mining

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EPA point man during Gold King spill tells Ophir residents ‘Don’t get excited’ about yellow water

coordinator who gave orders that caused blowout now working on Telluride-area cleanup

July 28, 2016

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Western coal mines scaling operations back, shutting down

High-paying jobs are disappearing

July 16, 2016

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Environmental groups push EPA to hold mining companies accountable

Proposed rules would protect taxpayers

July 15, 2016

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Pollution-control systems added to Rico Argentine Mine

Upgrades designed to prevent contamination of Dolores River

July 11, 2016

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Gold King Mine spill-related legislation inches forward

Recovery assistance, good Samaritan bills on the horizon as anniversary nears

July 9, 2016

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House passes bill to push abandoned mine cleanup

of three bills tied to Gold King Mine spill

July 7, 2016

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Comments show overwhelming support for Superfund

closed June 13; only few oppose

July 2, 2016

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Wildcat Mining Corp. granted another extension

Officials cite delay due to EPA permitting process

June 30, 2016

Southwest Life

Rico museum captures rich, surprising history

you know about ‘The Acid Plant Incident’ of 1964?

June 29, 2016

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New Mexico sues Colorado over Gold King Mine spill

Colorado attorney general: Lawsuit doesn’t help cleanup

June 23, 2016

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Flood study planned for South Mineral drainage

to evaluate risk in South Mineral drainage in 2017

June 17, 2016

Local News

Will Navajos’ sovereign status exempt it from fed regs?

Country’s largest reservation will argue coal mine status in court

June 9, 2016

Gulliford's Travels

Mining on the edge at the Old One Hundred high above Silverton

Dropping the field glasses to my chest and squinting, I tried to take in one of the most dramatic structures…

June 8, 2016

Local News

Complaint over King II production denied

Environmental group intends to appeal issue

June 8, 2016

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Silverton aims for a little fun on Gold King Mine spill anniversary

on mine spill anniversary to offset not-so-fun Superfund process

June 6, 2016

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La Plata County commissioners OK King II coal mine permit

Residents unhappy with truck travel conditions

June 1, 2016

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County postpones decision on King II coal mine permit

Day-long meeting includes public comment but no vote

May 31, 2016

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Innovations could help address abandoned mine problems

committee members call for mining law reforms

May 28, 2016

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New Mexico sues EPA, Sunnyside Mine owners

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

May 23, 2016

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Economic adviser will help Silverton through mine cleanup

2-year grant will help fund position during mine cleanup

May 22, 2016

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Increased production at King II coal mine prompts complaint

WildEarth Guardians says federal agency not following own policies

May 19, 2016

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Officials: New Mexico slighted in mine spill aftermath

‘We’re not treated like stakeholders down here’

May 18, 2016

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La Plata County officials tour King II coal mine site ahead of permit vote

Commissioners will vote May 31 on Class II permit for King II

May 18, 2016

Local News

Gold King Mine spill issues dissected at conference

A diversity of experts share information

May 17, 2016