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Environmental Cleanup

Governor Hickenlooper’s office prepared to assist in Silverton Superfund negotiations

Silverton officials unanimous vote to pursue listing draws praise from environmental groups

DATE: Nov 24, 2015 | CATEGORY: Local News

Silverton, San Juan County officials will pursue Superfund

With few options, town will engage Environmental Protection Agency

DATE: Nov 19, 2015 | CATEGORY: Local News

Mine tailings a longtime Silverton-Durango issue

Recently released archival photos of mine tailing pits above Silverton highlight that not much has changed when it comes to complaints about mine waste since the region’s early settlement. ...

DATE: Nov 17, 2015 | CATEGORY: Local News

Feds stand behind report that Colorado agreed to mine plan

State mine agency says no consent given before Gold King Mine spill

DATE: Nov 16, 2015 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Lawmakers question EPA reports that reference Colorado agency’s involvement with Gold King spill

State officials contradict account

DATE: Nov 14, 2015 | CATEGORY: Local News

Superfund tour through Colorado paints positive picture

Durango leaders visit sites in Leadville, Minturn

DATE: Nov 12, 2015 | CATEGORY: Local News

Colorado disputes key part of EPA Gold King Mine report

State officials did not sign off on plan, according to letter

DATE: Nov 12, 2015 | CATEGORY: Local News

Local officials to tour Superfund sites around Colorado

Visits aim to better understand federal cleanup designation

DATE: Nov 10, 2015 | CATEGORY: Local News

Colorado drillers step up to stop methane waste

Apogee Scientific uses technology to detect leaks at wells

DATE: Nov 10, 2015 | CATEGORY: Local News

La Plata County seeks additional payments to cover spill costs

EPA has already reimbursed almost $200,000

DATE: Nov 5, 2015 | CATEGORY: Local News

Bennet, New Mexico lawmakers introduce bill to reform 1872 mining law

Gold King Mine spill prompts action

DATE: Nov 5, 2015 | CATEGORY: Local News

EPA working through Gold King Mine spill reimbursements

La Plata County seeking two payments from agency for spill

DATE: Nov 2, 2015 | CATEGORY: Local News

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