Uranium

Local News

Protesters march to uranium mill in White Mesa

avoids last year’s confrontation

May 21, 2018

Local News

Colorado denies license for Paradox uranium mill

says Piñon Ridge plan threatens environment; company not giving up

April 28, 2018

Local News

Former uranium mill tailings may pose health risks at homeless camp

and state officials disagree on requirements to open site

April 6, 2018

Regional News

‘Zombie trailers’ haunt Naturita, a budding tourist town

A uranium town gone bust wants to rebuild, but derelict properties stand in the way

March 18, 2018

Regional News

The 26,000 tons of radioactive waste under Lake Powell

Uranium boom brought mills and toxic waste to the Colorado River

January 1, 2018

Regional News

Firm to assess Navajo Nation uranium contamination

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced the contract Wednesday to Tetra Tech Inc., headquartered in Pasadena. The EPA says the…

October 12, 2017

Local News

Filmmakers blend technology with mining’s past in Durango Dog Park

Lewis College combines drone, Geiger counter as part of documentary about uranium

September 27, 2017

Local News

Fort Lewis College students’ documentary to examine Durango’s history with uranium

is part of larger project of Rocky Mountain PBS

September 6, 2017

Regional News

Uranium mine avoids fine for spilling radioactive waste on highway in Southern Utah

Cameco’s shipments halted until remedied

July 11, 2017

Southwest Life

Blanding, Ute Mountain Ute tribe debate merits, dangers of uranium mill

Discussion pits jobs against environmental risks

June 21, 2017

Local News

NRC urges uranium miner to review all operations

spilled radioactive waste on U.S. 191 near Blanding

May 7, 2017

Southwest Life

Paleontology rich area left out of Bears Ears for uranium mining

Mining-rich, unstudied fossil area of Red Canyon unprotected

April 6, 2017

Local News

Utah residents fear contamination from uranium mill

Mesa speaks out about toxic spills, drinking water

October 7, 2016

Nation & World

Uranium contaminates water in the West, Midwest

Cancer-causing metal finding its way to faucets

January 3, 2016

Local News

Radon is on county’s radar

mitigation may become required

June 18, 2015

Nation & World

Work to resume work at Arizona uranium mine

The move by Energy Fuels Resources Inc. comes amid a lawsuit challenging the Canyon Mine on national forest land about…

February 22, 2015

Local News

Road crews keep eye out for uranium

Durango’s past dealings with metal spur precautions

July 3, 2014

Local News

New rules on uranium processing pass House

Measure aims to keep groundwater safe, clean

May 5, 2014

Good Earth

Uranium’s seductive power

Naturita juggles promise of economic salvation, environmental menace

February 26, 2014

Local News

Uranium mill may face lawsuit

alleges violations in Utah

February 4, 2014

Local News

Film takes on radioactive debate

‘Uranium Drive-In’ explores tension between poverty and environmental protection

November 15, 2013

Local News

Paradox Valley uranium mill on hold

analysts doubt it will ever be built

September 6, 2013

Local News

Lawmaker starts cleaning uranium mines

Rep. Don Coram bought four mining operations in 1998

June 9, 2013

Local News

Riverhouse adds elbow room

welcome spaces open, but doesn’t solve lack of child care

June 9, 2013