Mining - The Durango Herald

Link between Navajo suicides, mine spill not clear

Tribe’s vice president skeptical waste release led to the deaths

DATE: Nov 14, 2015 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Lawmakers question EPA reports that reference Colorado agency’s involvement with Gold King spill

State officials contradict account

DATE: Nov 14, 2015 | CATEGORY: Local News

Colorado disputes key part of EPA Gold King Mine report

State officials did not sign off on plan, according to letter

DATE: Nov 12, 2015 | CATEGORY: Local News

Local officials to tour Superfund sites around Colorado

Visits aim to better understand federal cleanup designation

DATE: Nov 10, 2015 | CATEGORY: Local News

Rescuers search for 19 missing after two dams burst in Brazil

MARIANA, Brazil – Searchers used small airplanes and a drone Saturday to look for 19 people confirmed as missing following the burst of two dams inside an iron ore mine, while authorities lo...

DATE: Nov 7, 2015 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

La Plata County seeks additional payments to cover spill costs

EPA has already reimbursed almost $200,000

DATE: Nov 5, 2015 | CATEGORY: Local News

Bennet, New Mexico lawmakers introduce bill to reform 1872 mining law

Gold King Mine spill prompts action

DATE: Nov 5, 2015 | CATEGORY: Local News

EPA working through Gold King Mine spill reimbursements

La Plata County seeking two payments from agency for spill

DATE: Nov 2, 2015 | CATEGORY: Local News

Former La Plata County Sheriff takes town administration in Silverton

New town administrator takes on divided town

DATE: Nov 1, 2015 | CATEGORY: Local News

Colorado lawmakers pursue mine cleanup bill

Bennet, Gardner and Tipton seek to pass good Samaritan legislation

DATE: Nov 1, 2015 | CATEGORY: Local News

Gold King mine owner: I won’t let Gladstone get stolen from me

Todd Hennis speaks for first time since Aug. 5 blowout

DATE: Oct 28, 2015 | CATEGORY: Local News

Proposed federal rule would protect streams near mines

Effort seeks to limit environmental impact of mining

DATE: Oct 28, 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.