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In north valley, irrigation companies work to keep Animas River pollution out

companies shut off headgates before spill arrived

August 8, 2015

Local businesses starting to feel the pinch from a soiled Animas River

Zalneraitis Local rafting companies say losses are in the thousands of dollars daily. While Mild to Wild is offering other…

August 8, 2015

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Raft companies facing tough times

businesses waiting to gauge impacts

August 7, 2015

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Politicians raise ire over EPA’s slow response, accountability over Animas River mine spill

Roberts: ‘What we see before us is horrifying’

August 7, 2015

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EPA takes blame for Animas River contamination

Federal agency yet to say how extensive damage may be

August 7, 2015

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The battle for the Toe

threat decreases, the Toe firefight changes hands

August 7, 2015

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Plans to plug the Gold King Mine backfire

1,200 gallons of polluted water per minute still draining

August 7, 2015

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Catastrophe on the Animas

water floods river after EPA disaster at Gold King Mine in Silverton

August 7, 2015

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Toxic waste shuts Animas

team leaks contamination from Gold King Mine

August 6, 2015

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Change.org petition started to expand Cortez skatepark

Colorado Skate employee, skater and parent of five, Isac Garcia, says that the local skate community has grown leaps and…

August 6, 2015

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Clean-air rule splits Colorado

call for lawsuit, others hail progress against carbon pollution

August 6, 2015

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Trial begins in sex case

recordings heard on first day

August 6, 2015

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Panel hears carbon concerns

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

August 6, 2015

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Durango asked to remove fluoride from water

Utilities Commission will weigh issue

August 6, 2015

Living

La Plata looks at barking dogs

Ordinance may be enacted in La Plata County

August 6, 2015

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Utes discuss loss of ‘soul’

Language headed for extinction, members of Ute tribes say

August 6, 2015

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Gardner crosses aisle on lands bill

Outdoor group opposes state push

August 5, 2015

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Navajos on walk for change

Navajos raise awareness of environmental, social issues on trek to sacred peaks

August 5, 2015

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County voters face 0.4 percent hospital tax

help fund $14.2M project at SW Memorial

August 5, 2015

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Center talks about future

seeks input, hopes to clarify status

August 5, 2015

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Veteran reflects on WWII, atomic devastation

man served in Hiroshima, Pacific, World War II

August 5, 2015

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Dolores’ biggest weekend to begin

Escalante Days, reunion, music festival planned

August 5, 2015

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BLM wildfire funding increased by $557K

Prescribed fires help restore landscape

August 5, 2015

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McPhee gets its marina

Opening planned for Saturday; services missing since 2002

August 5, 2015