Water pollution

Local News

Lightner Creek mobile home owner reprimanded again

says deadlines missed on fix for leaking sewage pit

June 13, 2016

Local News

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

Local News

La Plata County to consider comments on Superfund

also set to begin sampling water in early June

May 25, 2016

Local News

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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New Mexico attorney general dissatisfied with mine spill response

Attorney general says state’s requests disregarded

May 20, 2016

Local News

Officials: New Mexico slighted in mine spill aftermath

‘We’re not treated like stakeholders down here’

May 18, 2016

Local News

Sen. Cory Gardner’s bill would force EPA to repay all Gold King spill costs

The bill, titled the “Gold King Accountability and Compensation for Taxpayers” is co-sponsored by Senator Orrin Hatch, R-Utah. The legislation…

May 18, 2016

Local News

Animas River alert system to use sensors, river spotters

Residents can receive river notifications through CodeRED

May 17, 2016

Local News

Gold King Mine spill issues dissected at conference

A diversity of experts share information

May 17, 2016

Local News

What can the American Dipper tell us about the Animas River?

Volunteers will begin monitoring project this summer

May 16, 2016

Local News

EPA gives La Plata County a check for another $63,000

pay for ‘direct expenses’

May 16, 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

Bandora Mine poses threat to South Mineral Campground

sites would be in path of any release

May 2, 2016

Local News

Metal loading into Upper Animas River remains a mystery

Recently released sampling data prove incomplete

April 27, 2016

Local News

EPA is coming to town

officials will provide updates on Superfund site

April 24, 2016

Local News

Gold King spill prompts new monitoring systems

will now test for pH, temperature, turbidity, conductance

April 23, 2016

Regional News

EPA subpoenaed over Gold King Mine spill

committee backs off requiring only administrator to attend

April 13, 2016

Nation & World

Senate GOP vows to subpoena EPA chief in Gold Mine spill

McCarthy would be required to attend field hearing next week

April 12, 2016

Local News

2 Durango events cover air, water quality issues

Updates provided Thursday

April 6, 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

Lightner Creek Mobile Home Park sewage study to be released next week

Lightner Creek residents will learn more at Tuesday meeting

April 1, 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