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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

Gold King Mine spill legislation drowns in Colorado Legislature

Measure sought to make it easier to sue federal government

DATE: Jan 27, 2016 | CATEGORY: Local News

EPA blamed for delay on Superfund in Silverton

Attorney says March deadline ‘still in play’

DATE: Jan 26, 2016 | CATEGORY: Local News

La Plata County supports Superfund for Silverton area

Officials concerned about deadline

DATE: Jan 26, 2016 | CATEGORY: Local News

Silverton cancels Thursday’s Superfund vote

Town officials say EPA wants larger designation than originally proposed

DATE: Jan 25, 2016 | CATEGORY: Local News

Silverton officials hold Superfund hearing Tuesday ahead of Thursday vote

It’s going to be a busy and potentially landmark week for the town of Silverton as officials look to stamp a letter addressed to Gov. John Hickenlooper requesting Superfund status by Thursda...

DATE: Jan 24, 2016 | CATEGORY: Local News

Colorado delegation poised to introduce good Samaritan mine cleanup bill

Good Samaritan draft legislation headed to Senate panel Tuesday

DATE: Jan 22, 2016 | CATEGORY: Local News

La Plata County may formally support mine cleanup legislation

Changes could bring money for future remediation

DATE: Jan 20, 2016 | CATEGORY: Local News

Durango supports Silverton Superfund designation

Silverton officials expected to make decision in January

DATE: Jan 19, 2016 | CATEGORY: Local News

Dependence on fossil fuels tough on Wyoming economy

State officials back various schemes in bid to rescue coal

DATE: Jan 19, 2016 | CATEGORY: Business

New Mexico first to issue plans to sue EPA, Colorado over Gold King Mine spill

ALBUQUERQUE – New Mexico plans to sue the federal government and the owners of two Colorado mines that were the source of a massive spill last year that contaminated rivers in three Western ...

DATE: Jan 14, 2016 | CATEGORY: Regional 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.