Water pollution

Regional News

EPA: Mine spill dumped 880,000 pounds of metals in Animas

In this photograph from Aug. 12, 2015, water flows through a series of retention ponds set up after a spill…

February 6, 2016

Local News

Durango, Silverton officials, governor back Superfund listing

officials meet with governor; EPA addresses water quality

February 5, 2016

Local News

Durangoans demand more Superfund involvement

Silverton still debating, downstream users call for listing

February 3, 2016

Local News

Durango may move forward with Superfund support letter

Durango wants voice heard on mine cleanup

January 29, 2016

Local News

Gold King Mine spill legislation drowns in Colorado Legislature

Measure sought to make it easier to sue federal government

January 27, 2016

Local News

EPA blamed for delay on Superfund in Silverton

Attorney says March deadline ‘still in play’

January 26, 2016

Local News

Silverton cancels Thursday’s Superfund vote

officials say EPA wants larger designation than originally proposed

January 25, 2016

Local News

Silverton officials hold Superfund hearing Tuesday ahead of Thursday vote

Silverton officials may decide Thursday to send a letter to Gov. John Hickenlooper seeking Superfund status to help clean mine…

January 24, 2016

Local News

Habitat owners in Durango file suit over fish die-off

Fishes Wildlife Habitat blames oil and gas companies

January 23, 2016

Local News

Durango supports Silverton Superfund designation

Silverton officials expected to make decision in January

January 19, 2016

Local News

Silverton filmmaker focuses on Animas River cleanup

Schillaci calling for residents to speak up about Gold King spill

January 17, 2016

Local News

Cold has little impact on new water treatment plant north of Silverton

King Mine water warm enough to keep system flowing

January 16, 2016

Regional News

New Mexico first to issue plans to sue EPA, Colorado over Gold King Mine spill

Gold King Mine’s adit, which is about 10 feet wide and 15 feet, is where a blowout occurred on Aug.…

January 14, 2016

Local News

After a delay for Gold King Mine spill, Bill Simon, co-founder of the Animas River Stakeholders Group, finally enjoying retirement

“There’s enough people that know my phone number to get in touch with me when something goes wrong with the…

January 10, 2016

Nation & World

Uranium contaminates water in the West, Midwest

Cancer-causing metal finding its way to faucets

January 3, 2016

Local News

La Plata County OKs draft agreement with EPA on mine spill remediation

on supporting Superfund postponed to January

December 22, 2015

Local News

EPA actions after Gold King Mine spill spur more questions

GOP members skeptical of integrity of agency’s investigation

December 21, 2015

Local News

La Plata County tests for elements not previously sampled at Gold King Mine

amounts of uranium detected in mine shaft, but far below typical levels

December 19, 2015

Local News

Water monitoring plans may bring Four Corners together

Mexico, La Plata County discuss partnerships

December 16, 2015

Regional News

Interior secretary: No criminal acts in Gold King Mine spill

“I don’t believe there’s anything in there to suggest criminal activity,” Interior Secretary Sally Jewell told lawmakers on Capitol Hill…

December 9, 2015

Local News

La Plata County to take stance on Superfund

Nonbinding resolution supports Silverton, San Juan County decision

December 9, 2015

Local News

Disagreement between Colorado and EPA over Gold King Mine spill lingers

Federal agency continues to insist that the state played a role

December 9, 2015

Local News

Mine cleanup analysis stresses need for federal involvement

could cost $1B to remediate Colorado’s 5,105 abandoned mines

December 5, 2015

Local News

Governor Hickenlooper’s office prepared to assist in Silverton Superfund negotiations

Silverton officials unanimous vote to pursue listing draws praise from environmental groups

November 24, 2015