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EPA answers

Inquiries into our mine mishap must be swift and shared openly with the public

Silly season

Candidates’ continued talk of ending birthright citizenship is ridiculous

Community help

Clearinghouse, emergency funds aim to assist those affected by mine spill

Wastewater plant

Keep conversation going about best sites

Complex solutions

Treating water and averting risk will require coordination, investment

Sanctuary city

Durango’s clarifying resolution focuses on label, while nondiscrimination remains

Suing the EPA

Talk of a lawsuit is premature; everyone should first see how things play out

County pay

County commisioners do not set their own pay, nor should they be able to

Conservation

Durango’s response to call to useless water has been encouraging

Disaster response

Assessing, remediating spill requires honesty, clarity and coordination

Mine spill

Toxic disaster highlights the need to address Animas River water quality

Rulemaking

Post-task force process must respect local jurisdictions, shared concerns