Water pollution

Local News

EPA documents detail frightening Gold King Mine scramble

moments of disaster took team by surprise

August 27, 2015

Local News

Wildlife officials survey Animas River fish in wake of Gold King Mine spill

Experts float waterway to measure harm to aquatic life

August 26, 2015

Local News

Silverton, San Juan officials seek to clarify Superfund position

Federal listing should be on the table for Gold King Mine

August 26, 2015

Local News

‘Insufficient’ planning cited in EPA investigation of Gold King Mine spill

Water flows out of the Gold King Mine last week north of Silverton. A blowout at the mine could have…

August 26, 2015

Local News

Superfund issue may dominate Tuesday’s Animas River Stakeholders Group meeting

spill’s wake, Animas River group’s meeting expected to be lively

August 24, 2015

Regional News

Navajo farmers reject use of water

Joe Ben Jr., Shiprock Chapter House Farm Board representative, tests the water from tanks at the Chief Hill location in…

August 24, 2015

Local News

EPA: Contaminants near pre-spill levels

says it validated river samples collected in mid-August

August 24, 2015

Local News

Hickenlooper says no long-term effects from Animas River sampling

Governor tours Ute Mountain Ute land Sunday in Towaoc

August 23, 2015

Local News

Residents get water-quality assurance after Gold King Mine spill

Issue-related breakout tables give Durangoans specific information

August 20, 2015

Local News

Attorneys general hear account of Gold King Mine spill

chief prosecutors learn about the complexities of cleaning mines

August 19, 2015

Local News

Celebrating the Animas River

parade signals return of business, optimism

August 18, 2015

Local News

Tipton letter to EPA demands answers about Gold King Mine spill

Congressional group pressures agency

August 18, 2015

Local News

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…

August 18, 2015

Local News

Sewer-plant decision goes to the public

Nov. ballot will include question on wastewater

August 18, 2015

Local News

A river parade planned on the Animas

‘Lets try and put the whole week behind us’

August 16, 2015

Nation & World

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.…

August 16, 2015

Local News

Community rallies financial support in wake of Animas River spill

waiting to collect from the EPA, immediate options to help with losses exist

August 16, 2015

Local News

Utes bless the Animas River

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

August 16, 2015

Local News

What will it take to get Superfund status in Silverton?

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

August 15, 2015

Local News

Is the Animas River really clean?

Environmental groups worry about long-term effects

August 15, 2015

Local News

In wake of Animas River catastrophe, Bennet will back Good Samaritan law

Legislation could open the door for more mining reclamation

August 15, 2015

Local News

Trout farm faces uncertain future because of Animas River pollution

opening may not be enough for Little Fishes

August 14, 2015

Local News

Gold King Mine spill spawns Hazman character

men brave polluted river to raise awareness

August 14, 2015

Local News

Survey of Animas River fish looks promising

Another survey planned for week of Aug. 22

August 13, 2015