Mining - The Durango Herald

EPA’s slow response over Animas River mine spill raises ire of local, state politicians

Ellen Roberts: ‘What we see before us is horrifying’

DATE: Aug 7, 2015 | CATEGORY: Local News

Local businesses starting to feel the pinch from a soiled Animas River

When the Animas River is mustard yellow at the busy end of the tourist summer season, what happens? Local rafting companies say losses are in the thousands of dollars daily. ...

DATE: Aug 7, 2015 | CATEGORY: Local News

A contaminated view

DATE: Aug 7, 2015 | CATEGORY: Local News

Plans to plug the Gold King Mine backfire

1,200 gallons of polluted water per minute still draining

DATE: Aug 6, 2015 | CATEGORY: Local News

What’s next for dealing with toxic river flow?

Officials say analyzing test results will be the next key step in addressing the toxic mine waste water that contaminated the Animas River. Butch Knowlton, director of the Office ...

DATE: Aug 6, 2015 | CATEGORY: Local News

Catastrophe on the Animas

Toxic water floods river after EPA disaster at Gold King Mine in Silverton

DATE: Aug 6, 2015 | CATEGORY: Local News

EPA to plug Silverton mine soon

Groundwater monitoring on the Animas planned

DATE: Jun 28, 2015 | CATEGORY: Local News

Summer mine mitigation planned

Push for Good Samaritan legislation revived

DATE: Jun 21, 2015 | CATEGORY: Local News

Ouray silver mine improves safety after two deaths

Durangoan killed in 2013 accident

DATE: May 22, 2015 | CATEGORY: Local News

Navajo Mine needs environmental analysis

Judge vacates a permit to expand

DATE: Apr 8, 2015 | CATEGORY: Local News

EPA wants to test Silverton’s soil

Town leaders worry about tourism impact

DATE: Mar 27, 2015 | CATEGORY: Local News

Is Silverton ready for a cleanup?

As mines continue to leach pollutants, some residents reconsider Superfund

DATE: Feb 14, 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.