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La Plata County production-related toxic waste minimal compared with San Juan County, N.M.

An annual report that tracks production-related waste from industrial facilities found nearly 750 pounds of toxic chemicals were disposed in La Plata County in 2014. However, that number is ...

DATE: Feb 8, 2016 | CATEGORY: Local News

Gold King spill is a wake-up call

Blowout focuses attention on abandoned mine problem

DATE: Feb 6, 2016 | CATEGORY: Local News

EPA: Mine spill dumped 880,000 pounds of metals in Animas

DENVER – A 3 million-gallon spill from the Gold King Mine above Silverton last year may have dumped more than 880,000 pounds of metals into the Animas River, the U.S. Environmental Protectio...

DATE: Feb 6, 2016 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Durango, Silverton officials, governor back Superfund listing

Local officials meet with governor; EPA addresses water quality

DATE: Feb 5, 2016 | CATEGORY: Local News

Flurry of legislation introduced in wake of Gold King Mine blowout

In the six months since the Gold King Mine blowout, congressional leaders have attempted to move forward with several bills addressing the spill and other issues associated with leaking aban...

DATE: Feb 5, 2016 | CATEGORY: Local News

Waiting for Superfund

With January deadline passed, Gov. Hickenlooper hopes for the best

DATE: Feb 4, 2016 | CATEGORY: Local News

Will the Animas River run orange again?

Environmental experts say spring runoff not a concern for dredging up sediment laced with metals from Gold King Mine spill

DATE: Feb 4, 2016 | CATEGORY: Local News

Gold King owner: Future uncertain

Land-use agreement between Todd Hennis and EPA expires in March

DATE: Feb 4, 2016 | CATEGORY: Local News

Will fears of stigma from Gold King Mine blowout remain?

What outfitters are saying about the summer tourist season

DATE: Feb 4, 2016 | CATEGORY: Local News

Durango sends letter to Colorado governor in support of Superfund

Mayor to meet Friday with Hickenlooper

DATE: Feb 3, 2016 | CATEGORY: Local News

Federal coal sales moratorium shakes Wyo. stronghold

GILLETTE, Wyo. – Like a trusty pickup truck, Gillette has bounced through tough times before and pulled through, thanks to coal. Lately the bumps for an industry that’s brought we...

DATE: Feb 1, 2016 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Durango may move forward with Superfund support letter

Durango wants voice heard on mine cleanup

DATE: Jan 29, 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.