Mining - The Durango Herald

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

Company says $10M offer to clean up mines north of Silverton still on the table

Letter deems lime treatment plant best option to address mine waste

DATE: Oct 24, 2015 | CATEGORY: Local News

Independent report blames EPA for Gold King spill

Incident could have been prevented but plagued by errors

DATE: Oct 22, 2015 | CATEGORY: Local News

New Mexico releases monitoring plan after Gold King Mine spill

State suggests testing residents’ urine for metals

DATE: Oct 20, 2015 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Gold King Mine water-treatment plant operational

Cost: $1.5M for facility to be built and $16,000 per week to operate

DATE: Oct 19, 2015 | CATEGORY: Local News

Gold King water treatment to begin

Leakage from complex mine network remains problem for Animas River

DATE: Oct 15, 2015 | CATEGORY: Local News

EPA report: $14 million spent on spill so far

The Environmental Protection Agency has so far spent more than $14 million in its response to the Aug. 5 Gold King Mine blowout, according to an internal document. And an Oct. 6 w...

DATE: Oct 15, 2015 | CATEGORY: Local News

EPA: Tests say water sent to Navajos met standards

DENVER – New tests on water sent to Navajo Nation farmers after millions of gallons of waste spilled from a Colorado mine indicate that the emergency supply met federal and tribal standards ...

DATE: Oct 15, 2015 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Aerial tour a glimpse of water’s importance

Flight over San Juan Mountains shows interplay of mines and river

DATE: Oct 14, 2015 | CATEGORY: Local News

Contractor named in second EPA mine spill

Different company than one blamed for Gold King Mine mishap

DATE: Oct 12, 2015 | CATEGORY: Local News

Century-old Rico mines require ongoing monitoring

Officials unsure what’s happening in tunnels

DATE: Oct 11, 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.