Mining - The Durango Herald

Denver suburb taps into inactive gold mine for water supply

AURORA – A Denver suburb has finalized an unusual deal to acquire water from an inactive gold mine. Aurora city officials said Friday the $34 million deal gives the city the right...

DATE: Nov 18, 2018 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Commissioners approve new gravel pit near Bondad

Operation expected to create six jobs, 335,000 tons of material a year

DATE: Nov 13, 2018 | CATEGORY: Local News

Company that hoped to bring mining back to Silverton files for bankruptcy

Despite filing, efforts still alive to bring industry back to mountain town

DATE: Nov 2, 2018 | CATEGORY: Local News

Ban on uranium mining outside Grand Canyon intact

1 million acres around national park protected, but Trump could lift ban

DATE: Oct 27, 2018 | CATEGORY: Southwest Life

Agencies to close 25 abandoned mines on Alpine Loop

Project aims to keep people out, avoid injuries

DATE: Sep 29, 2018 | CATEGORY: Local News

Rico celebrates Independence Day with floats, music, art and food

Classic celebration with parade floats, music, art and food brings out crowd

DATE: Jul 4, 2018 | CATEGORY: Local News

Steve Fearn, co-founder of Animas River Stakeholders Group, dies at 74

Longtime Silverton resident wanted to bring back mining

DATE: Apr 23, 2018 | CATEGORY: Local News

Cities seem inevitable; why save the small town?

Cities seem inevitable, but rural towns are finding ways to hang on

DATE: Feb 15, 2018 | CATEGORY: Regional News

La Plata County gravel mine loses permit, $45,673 financial warranty

State regulators say Texas company went AWOL

DATE: Jan 24, 2018 | CATEGORY: Local News

Elementary students bring Dolores history to life

Elementary students put on lively skits about mining, railroads, ranching

DATE: Jan 2, 2018 | CATEGORY: Local News

King II coal mine approved for expansion

BLM, Interior Department streamline decision

DATE: Dec 21, 2017 | CATEGORY: Local News

Bill introduced to reform hard-rock mining laws

General Mining Law allows companies to extract minerals with little liability

DATE: Sep 19, 2017 | CATEGORY: Local News

‹ Prev
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
Next ›

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.