Water

EPA: Contaminants near pre-spill levels

says it validated river samples collected in mid-August

Hickenlooper says no long-term effects from Animas River sampling

Governor tours Ute Mountain Ute land Sunday in Towaoc

Residents get water-quality assurance after Gold King Mine spill

Issue-related breakout tables give Durangoans specific information

Attorneys general hear account of Gold King Mine spill

chief prosecutors learn about the complexities of cleaning mines

Sewer-plant decision goes to the public

Nov. ballot will include question on wastewater

A river parade planned on the Animas

‘Lets try and put the whole week behind us’

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.…

Community rallies financial support in wake of Animas River spill

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

Utes bless the Animas River

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

Survey of Animas River fish looks promising

Another survey planned for week of Aug. 22

Data show widespread mining impacts

Officials map 1,645 miles of streams affected

Retrieving Durango’s recreational reputation

The Animas River, seen Wednesday at the Ninth Street bridge, looks like it’s back to normal to the naked eye.…

Green and clean

Costs and lingering sediment remain a concern

Both state and federal health officials say Animas water quality has returned to pre-event conditions after an estimated 3 million…

Awaiting water

Consolidated Ditch OKs use of Animas water

Durangoans question sewer-plant options

‘It will never be easier to move that plant out of Santa Rita’

Navajo Lake releases dilute wastewater

The Bureau of Reclamation, in cooperation with the San Juan River Recovery Implementation Project, opened the spigots to help protect…

Inopportune time for a bath

A La Plata County Sheriff’s Office deputy warns a bather to stay out of the Animas River on Wednesday afternoon…

Hickenlooper drinks Animas River water to make a point

Hickenlooper drinks from river: ‘If that shows that Durango is open for business, I’m happy to help’

EPA chief confirms Animas is recovering

for halt to mine cleanup across country

Test fish removed from Animas River

Fingerlings taken to Denver for analysis

13 states ask federal judge to postpone new water rule

North Dakota Attorney General Wayne Stenehjem filed a motion late Monday in Bismarck seeking a preliminary injunction to prevent the…

EPA: Decision to reopen Animas River a week off

well testing to enhanced ground response, healing the Animas River will be complex

EPA faces criticism, praise at Silverton meeting

Residents gather to hear latest about Gold King Mine blowout