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Who’ll pay: Will lawsuit be filed against EPA?

Coffman says she would prefer to avoid court battle

DATE: Aug 12, 2015 | CATEGORY: Local News

State, federal officials clash over health of Animas River

EPA asks Hickenlooper to curb remarks about river’s health

DATE: Aug 11, 2015 | CATEGORY: Local News

VIDEO: Community meeting with the EPA Aug. 9, 2014

The Environmental Protection Agency held a community meeting Sunday night in Durango to address the contamination in the Animas River. Several local, state and regional officials spoke with ...

DATE: Aug 10, 2015 | CATEGORY: Local News

No major species dieoffs from Animas River contamination a cause for optimism

If the pollution in the Animas River was a comet, the tail would be passing through the town of Durango now, said Aaron Kimple with Mountain Studies Institute. Like a comet, the 3...

DATE: Aug 9, 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

Lambs, rabbits and kettle corn: It’s county fair week

The La Plata County Fair will take place at the La Plata County Fairgrounds, 2500 Main Ave. For more information, visit http://co.laplata.co.us/departments_officials/general_services/fairgro...

DATE: Aug 5, 2015 | CATEGORY: Local News

Noxious daisy

Unseasonably wet spring forcing weed managers to get aggressive

DATE: Jul 31, 2015 | CATEGORY: Local News

Green dreams grow into reality

Ohana Kuleana Community Garden offers camaraderie and fresh produce

DATE: Jul 28, 2015 | CATEGORY: Local News

Dream League softball season has special needs athletes dancing on the diamond

‘Dream League’ softball providing an opportunity for special-needs athletes

DATE: Jul 25, 2015 | CATEGORY: Sports

Managing the future of Hermosa Creek

Forest Service evaluating campsites, trails, habitat

DATE: Jul 24, 2015 | CATEGORY: Local News

Buddhist monks share their Green Tara

Durango – ‘a refuge for humanity’ – one stop on their national tour

DATE: Jul 22, 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.