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Environmental Pollution

Five years after Gold King Mine spill, water quality remains a concern

For a few days in August 2015, invisible mining pollutants could be seen by the world

DATE: Aug 5, 2020 | CATEGORY: Local News

EPA proposes permanent mine waste dump site north of Silverton

Project needs approval from Sunnyside Gold, a company potentially on hook for costs

DATE: Aug 2, 2020 | CATEGORY: Local News

Durango-area residents weigh in as new rulemaking process for oil, gas regulations begins

Local meeting marks a change in how state commission functions

DATE: Feb 24, 2020 | CATEGORY: Local News

After flood, Cortez walk-in clinic warns of mold exposure

Letter sent out to patients warning of potential health risk

DATE: Jan 22, 2020 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Mesa Verde National Park looking for dark sky designation

Group says light pollution is costly, harmful to human and animal health

DATE: Jan 5, 2020 | CATEGORY: Local News

BLM removes mine waste leaching into Animas River

About 2,500 cubic yards of contaminated material relocated

DATE: Dec 27, 2019 | CATEGORY: Local News

EPA looks to develop road map for mine cleanup around Silverton

What’s the best way to approach improving water quality in the Animas River?

DATE: Nov 19, 2019 | CATEGORY: Local News

Of 115 homeowners contacted, 1 shows up for meeting about uranium waste

Letters warning of possible contamination were sent last week

DATE: Nov 13, 2019 | CATEGORY: Local News

Mine spill reported in Animas River; severity being investigated

EPA says crews looking into site north of Silverton

DATE: Oct 10, 2019 | CATEGORY: Local News

Animas River Stakeholders disband after 25 years of cleanup efforts

Group’s role fell into doubt after Superfund established outside Silverton

DATE: Aug 29, 2019 | CATEGORY: Local News

EPA to tackle one of most vexing polluters in Animas River basin

American Tunnel poses complex situation for Superfund cleanup

DATE: Jun 7, 2019 | CATEGORY: 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’

DATE: May 22, 2019 | CATEGORY: Local News

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