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Catching fish for metals testing

Pete Deren, an aquatic technician with Colorado Parks and Wildlife, shocked and collected 10 adult fish, including this brown trout,…

Spill in the Animas River ignites passions over EPA’s mission

EPA administrator Gina McCarthy spoke to the media about the contamination of the Animas River on Wednesday at the La…

The Blotter

Durango Police Friday 12:18 a.m. A drunken woman was passed out in a median with her pants down near East…

Full steam ahead for Railfest

A Galloping Goose cruises along the tracks of the Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad on Friday during the second…

Trout farm faces uncertain future because of Animas River pollution

River opening may not be enough for Little Fishes

Animas River reopens after Gold King Mine fiasco

Health advisory issued for recreational users

La Plata County comp plan addresses infrastructure needs

Water infrastructure is sorely lacking in La Plata County or is poorly maintained, water system manager Robert Ludwig said earlier…

Gold King Mine spill spawns Hazman character

Two men brave polluted river to raise awareness

Animas High School welcomes new head

Woytek will focus on Spanish instruction, drug abuse

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

Cortez Cultural Center board gets message: Don’t sell

Treasurer says decision needed in 6 months

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.…

Lawmaker considers legislation to sue EPA

Coram hopes to empower AG Coffman

Green and clean

Costs and lingering sediment remain a concern

With news improving concerning the Animas River spill, local officials can now turn their attention to more long-term issues, such…

Local Briefs

Durango announces weed spraying The city of Durango will be completing weed spraying through Aug. 23 at these locations: City-road…

Dayplanner Friday

Meetings and Events Outdoor Yoga, 7-8 a.m. and 8:15-9:15 a.m., amphitheater, Durango Community Recreation Center, 2700 Main Ave., $5, 259-0385.…

Awaiting water

Animas Consolidated Ditch OKs use of Animas water

Death-penalty debate back in Colo.

League of Women Voters urges repeal of ultimate sentence

Plague arrives in La Plata County

Rodents in Trappers Crossing test positive

Irrigation ditch flushing begins

More residential water wells being sampled and tested

The Blotter

Durango Police Tuesday 8:17 a.m. A brown leather purse was under a tree near a stop sign at Hummingbird Lane…

Durangoans question sewer-plant options

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