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Economic adviser will help Silverton through mine cleanup

2-year grant will help fund position during mine cleanup

DATE: May 22, 2016 | CATEGORY: Local News

Officials: New Mexico slighted in mine spill aftermath

‘We’re not treated like stakeholders down here’

DATE: May 18, 2016 | CATEGORY: Local News

Sen. Cory Gardner’s bill would force EPA to repay all Gold King spill costs

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Republican Colorado The bill, titled the “Gold King Accountability and Compensation for Taxpayers” is co-sponsored by Senator Orrin Hatch, R-Utah. The legisla...

DATE: May 18, 2016 | CATEGORY: Local News

Animas River alert system to use sensors, river spotters

Residents can receive river notifications through CodeRED

DATE: May 17, 2016 | CATEGORY: Local News

Gold King Mine spill issues dissected at conference

A diversity of experts share information

DATE: May 17, 2016 | CATEGORY: Local News

EPA gives La Plata County a check for another $63,000

To pay for ‘direct expenses’

DATE: May 16, 2016 | CATEGORY: Local News

Wildcat Mining hopes to start operations in La Plata Canyon

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

DATE: May 11, 2016 | CATEGORY: Local News

Bandora Mine poses threat to South Mineral Campground

Camp sites would be in path of any release

DATE: May 2, 2016 | CATEGORY: Local News

Superfund management team lays out plans for 2016

Environmental Protection Agency officials say by next month they intend to provide La Plata and San Juan counties a list of tasks it expects to complete in 2016 at the proposed Bonita Pe...

DATE: Apr 28, 2016 | CATEGORY: Local News

Politicians lash out at EPA over mine spill reimbursements

Frustrations come after agency’s tightfisted spill response

DATE: Apr 28, 2016 | CATEGORY: Local News

Metal loading into Upper Animas River remains a mystery

Recently released sampling data prove incomplete

DATE: Apr 27, 2016 | CATEGORY: Local News

EPA: La Plata County won’t get full reimbursement for Gold King

Commissioners say agency reversed rules of agreement

DATE: Apr 27, 2016 | CATEGORY: Local News