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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

Gov. John Hickenlooper says Colorado must address abandoned mine issues

State of State speech addresses Gold King Mine spill, housing shortage

DATE: Jan 14, 2016 | CATEGORY: Local News

After a delay for Gold King Mine spill, Bill Simon, co-founder of the Animas River Stakeholders Group, finally enjoying retirement

After more than 20 years as a coordinator of the Animas River Stakeholders Group, Bill Simon was about to retire when he received a call on Aug. 6 from a friend who said he should take a loo...

DATE: Jan 10, 2016 | CATEGORY: Local News

Rep. Scott Tipton says passing Good Samaritan bill should be priority

Additional federal regulations for mine cleanup not a priority for congressman

DATE: Jan 8, 2016 | CATEGORY: Local News

Silverton officials expect to make January deadline for Superfund request

Officials must request hazardous cleanup program by Jan. 31

DATE: Jan 7, 2016 | CATEGORY: Local News

La Plata County OKs draft agreement with EPA on mine spill remediation

Vote on supporting Superfund postponed to January

DATE: Dec 22, 2015 | CATEGORY: Local News

EPA actions after Gold King Mine spill spur more questions

House GOP members skeptical of integrity of agency’s investigation

DATE: Dec 21, 2015 | CATEGORY: Local News

D.C. lawmakers meet inside Colorado mine

First-ever congressional hearing held underground highlights Gold King spill

DATE: Dec 14, 2015 | CATEGORY: Local News

New operator for Navajo Mine

Bisti Fuels Company will take over Farmington operation

DATE: Dec 10, 2015 | CATEGORY: Local News

Interior secretary: No criminal acts in Gold King Mine spill

WASHINGTON – Republicans alleged a “whitewash” of a Colorado mining accident that unleashed 3 million gallons of toxic wastewater and requested a nonpartisan investigation after Interior Sec...

DATE: Dec 9, 2015 | CATEGORY: Regional News

La Plata County to take stance on Superfund

Nonbinding resolution supports Silverton, San Juan County decision

DATE: Dec 9, 2015 | 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.