Environment

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

Coalition calls for mining reforms after Gold King Mine spill

aim to prevent another catastrophe such as the Animas River fiasco

August 25, 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

Nation & World

Boaters mapping Pacific garbage arrive in San Francisco

ship carries massive white bags filled with plastic garbage

August 23, 2015

Local News

Sediment issues a big uncertainty

Toxicologists dissect EPA’s water samples

August 22, 2015

Local News

EPA likely not prepared for scope of Gold King Mine blowout

releases redacted documents

August 22, 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

Business

Judge denies N.M. drilling injunction

U.S. District Judge James Browning issued his ruling late Friday. An environmental group said Monday it plans to appeal. The…

August 18, 2015

Local News

Coal industry attacks federal royalty plan

Environmentalists, miners clash during listening session

August 18, 2015

Local News

National methane rule calls for 45% reduction

Regulation focuses on gas producers

August 18, 2015

Local News

Fight brews over fed methane rule

Mandate around reducing emissions could come as early as this month

August 17, 2015

Local News

Presidential candidate to tour Animas River on Tuesday

Republican contender will make campaign stop in Durango

August 17, 2015

Local News

Is the Animas River really clean?

Environmental groups worry about long-term effects

August 15, 2015

Local News

Survey of Animas River fish looks promising

Another survey planned for week of Aug. 22

August 13, 2015

Local News

EPA chief confirms Animas is recovering

for halt to mine cleanup across country

August 12, 2015

Regional News

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…

August 10, 2015

Local News

Thousands of mines with toxic water under the West

Though the spill into the Animas River in Southwest Colorado is unusual for its size, it’s only the latest instance…

August 9, 2015

Local News

Durango kayaker reacts to Animas River photo that went viral

boating trio said they were caught unaware

August 8, 2015

Local News

Concerns about carbon rules heard by Senate committee

The hearing by the Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works came just a day after the Environmental Protection Agency…

August 4, 2015

Local News

Clean-air rule splits Colorado

call for lawsuit, others hail progress against carbon pollution

August 4, 2015

Local News

Ska honored as eco-friendly brewery

Ska Brewing Co. was named one of 10 eco-friendly breweries by Epicure & Culture. The brewery offers 12 different beers…

July 29, 2015

Local News

Montezuma County man battles Sinclair

30 days for counterclaim

July 27, 2015

Local News

Colorado faces clean-air rule from EPA

Officials must craft state-specific plan

July 21, 2015

Local News

N.M. power plant extension called ‘devastating’

Federal officials approve operations at area coal facilities

July 21, 2015

Local News

Lawmakers back coal mine, criticize Interior Department

“The Colowyo Coal Mine is a significant contributor to the economies of Rio Blanco and Moffat counties, responsible for employing…

July 10, 2015

Local News

Sinclair removes ‘toxic’ signage

The Montezuma County Sheriff’s Office served civil paperwork at the former gas station on U.S. Highway 160 on July 1.…

July 9, 2015

Regional News

Colo. joins water battle

sue over feds’ authority on state water

June 29, 2015