With federal regulations rolled back, New Mexico forges ahead to curb methane releases draft version of rules July 20, aims for adoption in early 2021 August 18, 2020
Five years after Gold King Mine spill, water quality remains a concern a few days in August 2015, invisible mining pollutants could be seen by the world August 5, 2020
EPA proposes permanent mine waste dump site north of Silverton Project needs approval from Sunnyside Gold, a company potentially on hook for costs July 30, 2020
EPA will temporarily plug ‘bad boy’ mine near Silverton Experiment will help agency understand region’s hydrology, evaluate long-term solution July 7, 2020
LWCF, abandoned mine cleanup could be part of next COVID-19 stimulus bill Leaders in La Plata, San Miguel counties call for healthier communities, job creation May 9, 2020
State takes over cleanup of M&M Truck Stop in Cortez Contaminated soils at truck stop will be removed, a first step in redevelopment February 20, 2020
New methane regulations lauded by Durango-area leaders, environmentalists Colorado rules aim to cut greenhouse gas releases December 20, 2019
Of 115 homeowners contacted, 1 shows up for meeting about uranium waste Letters warning of possible contamination sent to 115 homeowners November 15, 2019
Letters sent to Durango residents warning of potential radioactive waste health department to hold public meeting next week November 10, 2019
County has no say in proposed uranium dump site health department noncommittal on future plans amid opposition October 29, 2019
Environment Temporary uranium disposal site proposed south of Durango Residents oppose plan, citing health and environmental concerns October 23, 2019
Environmental cleanup 50 volunteers spend Sunday cleaning homeless camps service, port-a-potties at Purple Cliffs camp aimed at preventing similar refuse problems October 14, 2019
Animas River Stakeholders disband after 25 years of cleanup efforts Group’s role fell into doubt after Superfund established outside Silverton August 29, 2019
Wildlife roam where U.S. once made nuclear and chemical arms Animals roam where U.S. once made radioactive, chemical weapons August 25, 2019
EPA drills into American Tunnel to unravel mine pollution mystery by desire to know what lies beneath, crews bore deeper every day July 17, 2019
Animas River EPA says it will carry out work Sunnyside Gold refuses to do mining company refused work order last week July 16, 2019
Animas River Sunnyside Gold says ‘no’ to EPA’s work order at Superfund company: ‘SGC will no longer be a pawn in this never-ending science project’ July 10, 2019
EPA finds low risk to human health at Superfund site near Silverton Despite findings, agency says cleanup remains a priority June 20, 2019
Local News Is EPA protecting mining history around Superfund site? says it is complying with historic preservation standards June 7, 2019
Local News EPA to tackle one of most vexing polluters in Animas River basin American Tunnel poses complex situation for Superfund cleanup June 7, 2019
EPA finalizes action plan for Silverton-area Superfund will address 23 mine sites over next five years May 23, 2019
Local News BP fined for 3 spills in La Plata County, will pay $12.5M to fix pipelines Company says infrastructure in Southwest Colorado ‘good for service’ May 22, 2019
Local News Larry Perino, one of the last Sunnyside Gold employees, announces retirement Reclamation manager looks back at Silverton’s mining past April 23, 2019
Winter weather forces closure of Gold King Mine treatment plant Facility built to resist cold, but snowfall and avalanches become problematic March 15, 2019
