Environment

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New Mexico sues Colorado over Gold King Mine spill

Colorado attorney general: Lawsuit doesn’t help cleanup

June 23, 2016

Local News

Rain-barrel law helps educate about water conservation in the West

Conservationists look toward the next step in water law

June 22, 2016

Nation & World

Global coral bleaching event expected to last through 2016

Honolulu conference examines growing problem

June 20, 2016

Local News

EPA’s Gold King point man to retire

Questions remain on who ordered excavation of Gold King Mine

June 19, 2016

Local News

Long-term campers in San Juan Mountains spur campground closures

Transient campsites a growing problem in San Juan National Forest

June 16, 2016

Good Earth

Carbon concentration in our atmosphere hits grim milestone

Scientists say we’ll never go back ‘within our lifetimes’

June 13, 2016

Local News

Lightner Creek mobile home owner reprimanded again

says deadlines missed on fix for leaking sewage pit

June 13, 2016

Local News

Will Navajos’ sovereign status exempt it from fed regs?

Country’s largest reservation will argue coal mine status in court

June 9, 2016

Local News

Feds hope to clear the air at national parks

Comments taken in Denver over proposal to protect views

June 1, 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

Local News

Economic adviser will help Silverton through mine cleanup

2-year grant will help fund position during mine cleanup

May 22, 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

Obstacles remain when going solar

Plata County a hot spot for photovoltaic potential

May 14, 2016

Nation & World

San Francisco hotels all abuzz

Businesses promote sustainability with rooftop beehives

May 14, 2016

Local News

Wildcat Mining hopes to start operations in La Plata Canyon

years of trouble, company must meet state demands by July 1

May 11, 2016

Local News

Environmental groups sue EPA over oil, gas waste rules

say agency hasn’t updated regulations since 1980s

May 4, 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

Superfund management team lays out plans for 2016

Mining-related sites along Mineral Creek, Cement Creek and the Upper Animas River are to be included in the Bonita Peak…

April 28, 2016

Local News

Politicians lash out at EPA over mine spill reimbursements

Frustrations come after agency’s tightfisted spill response

April 28, 2016

Local News

Are bear resistant cans working?

Bryan Peterson, executive director of the nonprofit BearSmart, said some of Durango’s local, food-conditioned bears have learned how to break…

April 28, 2016

Local News

Metal loading into Upper Animas River remains a mystery

Recently released sampling data prove incomplete

April 27, 2016

Local News

La Plata County commissioner testifies on BLM methane rule

Lachelt wants end to unfettered flaring

April 27, 2016

Local News

Two bills to stall Clean Power Plan killed in Colo. House committee

lawmakers try to stall implementation

April 27, 2016