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EPA adds Bonita Peak Mining District to Superfund list

Listing for remediations comes about 1 year after Gold King Mine spill

DATE: Sep 7, 2016 | CATEGORY: Local News

Heavy rains cause overflow at EPA’s water-treatment plant

Lack of public notification caused widespread rumors this week

DATE: Aug 25, 2016 | CATEGORY: Local News

EPA seeks depository for mine waste treatment plant sludge

Agency vets businesses with mine cleanup ideas

DATE: Aug 24, 2016 | CATEGORY: Local News

Navajos sue feds over Gold King Mine spill

‘EPA, we’re holding your feet to the fire’

DATE: Aug 16, 2016 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Navajo Nation to sue EPA over Gold King Mine spill for damages

ALBUQUERQUE – One of the nation’s largest American Indian tribes is planning to sue over damages caused by the Gold King Mine spill that occurred in August 2015 above Silverton. N...

DATE: Aug 15, 2016 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Discoloration in Animas River no cause for alarm

Storms in the high country affect turbidity this time of year

DATE: Aug 11, 2016 | CATEGORY: Local News

Ophir mine cleanup project in limbo

Project led by former Gold King point man not approved for action, EPA says

DATE: Aug 10, 2016 | CATEGORY: Local News

Superfund’s cleanup vs. Silverton’s heritage

How do you clean up potentially toxic sites that are also important historically and culturally?

DATE: Aug 6, 2016 | CATEGORY: Local News

Designation not as bad as some fear?

Superfund sites can see positive economic effects

DATE: Aug 6, 2016 | CATEGORY: Local News

In wake of Gold King spill, lawmakers push for cleaning up mines

In the year since the Gold King Mine blowout, congressional leaders have pushed several bills addressing the spill and other issues associated with leaking abandoned mines. Some, including t...

DATE: Aug 6, 2016 | CATEGORY: Local News

Superfund process speeding along

Quickness unscores a remarkable evolution

DATE: Aug 6, 2016 | CATEGORY: Local News

With cleanup, Silverton braces for other challenges

‘We’re very vulnerable having people in the backcountry doing that kind of work’

DATE: Aug 6, 2016 | CATEGORY: Local News

Photos: Thousands take to the streets for ‘No Kings’ march and rally in Durango

Photos: Navajo Trail OpenFriday was the first day of the Navajo Trail Open at Hillcrest Golf Club

Friday was the first day of the Navajo Trail Open at Hillcrest Golf Club

Photos: Durango Fire Protection District opens Station 2

Photos: Hundreds gather to honor fallen Bloomfield Police officer Timothy OntiverosA solemn procession stretched for blocks Monday morning along West Apache Street in Farmington – a display of unity, grief and honor for Bloomfield Police Officer Timothy Ontiveros, 32.About 7 a.m., a large contingent of law enforcement, motorcyclists, friends and grieving family prepared to embark on the motorcade to the 9 a.m. service at the Bloomfield High School football stadium to celebrate the life of the officer.

A solemn procession stretched for blocks Monday morning along West Apache Street in Farmington – a d...

Photos: IHBC Subaru Mountain Bike RaceCobe Freeburn, Sofia Waite were victorious on Sunday

Cobe Freeburn, Sofia Waite were victorious on Sunday

Sidney Andrew easily won Iron Horse Bicycle Classic women’s pro road race

Photos: IHBC men’s pro road raceCobe Freeburn won Iron Horse Bicycle Classic men’s pro road race on Saturday

Cobe Freeburn won Iron Horse Bicycle Classic men’s pro road race on Saturday

Photos: IHBC citizens rideIron Horse Bicycle Classic citizens ride takes off to Silverton

Iron Horse Bicycle Classic citizens ride takes off to Silverton

Photos: DHS graduationDurango High School graduated 366 seniors on Friday evening

Durango High School graduated 366 seniors on Friday evening