Mining - The Durango Herald

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

Are our headwaters at risk of a mine leak?

Officials unsure what’s happening in tunnels

DATE: Oct 8, 2015 | CATEGORY: Local News

Tipton questions Superfund status

DENVER – U.S. Rep. Scott Tipton on Thursday expressed concerns with the prospect of federal officials moving forward with a Superfund listing for Silverton near the inactive Gold King Mine. ...

DATE: Oct 1, 2015 | CATEGORY: Local News

In spill’s wake, ranchers feel fortunate

Rumors prove more of a risk than actual acid drainage

DATE: Sep 30, 2015 | CATEGORY: Local News

Water-treatment system announced for Gold King

EPA building temporary facility to treat polluted water

DATE: Sep 23, 2015 | CATEGORY: Local News

Senator announces legislation in wake of mine-waste spill

ALBUQUERQUE – The federal government would be required to identify the most dangerous abandoned mines in the West and make plans to clean them under legislation introduced Tuesday in respons...

DATE: Sep 22, 2015 | CATEGORY: Regional News

King Coal Mine seeks county’s OK

After operating for years without permit, La Plata County commissioners will finally hear request Oct. 8

DATE: Sep 22, 2015 | CATEGORY: Local News

Monthly Animas meeting moves downstream

Animas River Stakeholders Group meets in Durango for the first time in two years

DATE: Sep 21, 2015 | CATEGORY: Local News

New Mexico official: EPA kept water data secret

Secretary of environment says the agency’s actions hobbled state’s response

DATE: Sep 17, 2015 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Agency considers treatment facility

EPA initiates bidding for potential water plant

DATE: Sep 17, 2015 | CATEGORY: Local News

EPA takes hands-off approach to investigation

Administrator Gina McCarthy testifies at congressional hearing

DATE: Sep 16, 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.