Mining - The Durango Herald

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

Gold King spill leads to state-control discussion

Accident could renew talks on state control over federal lands

DATE: Sep 15, 2015 | CATEGORY: Local News

County wants real-time water-monitoring system

Commissioners mull remedial options in aftermath of mine spill

DATE: Sep 15, 2015 | CATEGORY: Local News

Restoration breathes life into wetland

Remediating destruction left by mining industry

DATE: Sep 11, 2015 | CATEGORY: Local News

S. Utes: Spill costs at $200K

Chairman says EPA ‘never lifted a finger’ to alert the tribe

DATE: Sep 10, 2015 | CATEGORY: Local News

Congress drills EPA on mine spill

Members complained of agency’s negligence

DATE: Sep 9, 2015 | CATEGORY: Local News

County’s water sampling results matches EPA data

Independent tests done on water quality of Animas River

DATE: Sep 8, 2015 | CATEGORY: Local News

Officials explore Superfund solution

EPA would need state support to make it happen

DATE: Sep 3, 2015 | CATEGORY: Local News

State officials say Animas River fish safe to eat

DENVER – Trout from the Animas River are safe to eat following water contamination from the Gold King Mine spill, according to an announcement Wednesday by state health officials. ...

DATE: Sep 2, 2015 | CATEGORY: Local News

Mining reclamation may be a pipe dream

Financial, technological hurdles slow progress

DATE: Sep 1, 2015 | CATEGORY: Local News

Antiquated mining law hamstrings cleanups

Dating back 143 years, few mandates exist for reclamation

DATE: Aug 30, 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.