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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

EPA documents detail frightening Gold King Mine scramble

First moments of disaster took team by surprise

DATE: Aug 27, 2015 | CATEGORY: Local News

Wildlife officials survey Animas River fish in wake of Gold King Mine spill

Experts float waterway to measure harm to aquatic life

DATE: Aug 26, 2015 | CATEGORY: Local News

‘Insufficient’ planning cited in EPA investigation of Gold King Mine spill

DENVER – An internal investigation by the Environmental Protection Agency into the Gold King Mine spill found that an “insufficient” analysis of water pressure led to the spill. T...

DATE: Aug 26, 2015 | CATEGORY: Local News

Coalition calls for mining reforms after Gold King Mine spill

Groups aim to prevent another catastrophe such as the Animas River fiasco

DATE: Aug 25, 2015 | CATEGORY: Local News

Silverton is calling for federal funding

Water treatment, mine mitigation the top priorities

DATE: Aug 25, 2015 | CATEGORY: Local News

Superfund issue may dominate Tuesday’s Animas River Stakeholders Group meeting

In spill’s wake, Animas River group’s meeting expected to be lively

DATE: Aug 24, 2015 | CATEGORY: Local News

Navajo farmers reject use of water

FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. – One of the largest communities of Navajo farmers along the San Juan River has voted to keep irrigation canals closed for at least a year following a spill of toxic sludge ...

DATE: Aug 24, 2015 | CATEGORY: Regional News

EPA: Contaminants near pre-spill levels

Agency says it validated river samples collected in mid-August

DATE: Aug 24, 2015 | CATEGORY: Local News

Residents get water-quality assurance after Gold King Mine spill

Issue-related breakout tables give Durangoans specific information

DATE: Aug 20, 2015 | CATEGORY: Local News

Attorneys general hear account of Gold King Mine spill

Two chief prosecutors learn about the complexities of cleaning mines

DATE: Aug 19, 2015 | CATEGORY: Local News

Photos: Durango gets ‘Wet and Wild’

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.

A solemn procession stretched for blocks Monday morning along West Apache Street in Farmington – a d...

Photos: IHBC Subaru Mountain Bike RaceCobe Freeburn, Sofia Waite were victorious on Sunday

Cobe Freeburn, Sofia Waite were victorious on Sunday

Sidney Andrew easily won Iron Horse Bicycle Classic women’s pro road race

Photos: IHBC men’s pro road raceCobe Freeburn won Iron Horse Bicycle Classic men’s pro road race on Saturday

Cobe Freeburn won Iron Horse Bicycle Classic men’s pro road race on Saturday

Mining reclamation may be a pipe dream

Antiquated mining law hamstrings cleanups

EPA documents detail frightening Gold King Mine scramble

Wildlife officials survey Animas River fish in wake of Gold King Mine spill

‘Insufficient’ planning cited in EPA investigation of Gold King Mine spill

Coalition calls for mining reforms after Gold King Mine spill

Silverton is calling for federal funding

Superfund issue may dominate Tuesday’s Animas River Stakeholders Group meeting

Navajo farmers reject use of water

EPA: Contaminants near pre-spill levels

Residents get water-quality assurance after Gold King Mine spill

Attorneys general hear account of Gold King Mine spill

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