Water - The Durango Herald

Community rallies financial support in wake of Animas River spill

While waiting to collect from the EPA, immediate options to help with losses exist

DATE: Aug 16, 2015 | CATEGORY: Local News

Utes bless the Animas River

Southern Ute Sun Dance Chief hopes to make this an annual tradition

DATE: Aug 16, 2015 | CATEGORY: Local News

Survey of Animas River fish looks promising

Another survey planned for week of Aug. 22

DATE: Aug 13, 2015 | CATEGORY: Local News

Data show widespread mining impacts

Officials map 1,645 miles of streams affected

DATE: Aug 13, 2015 | CATEGORY: Local News

Retrieving Durango’s recreational reputation

After more than a week of news coverage around the world about the Gold King Mine spill into the Animas River, the Durango Area Tourism Office wants to help tourism-based businesses convince...

DATE: Aug 13, 2015 | CATEGORY: Local News

Green and clean

DATE: Aug 13, 2015 | CATEGORY: Local News

Costs and lingering sediment remain a concern

With news improving concerning the Animas River spill, local officials can now turn their attention to more long-term issues, such as impacts to the budget and contaminated sediment that mig...

DATE: Aug 13, 2015 | CATEGORY: Local News

Awaiting water

Animas Consolidated Ditch OKs use of Animas water

DATE: Aug 13, 2015 | CATEGORY: Local News

Durangoans question sewer-plant options

‘It will never be easier to move that plant out of Santa Rita’

DATE: Aug 12, 2015 | CATEGORY: Local News

Navajo Lake releases dilute wastewater

Water managers doubled the release at Navajo Lake to help dilute heavy metals in the San Juan River. The Bureau of Reclamation, in cooperation with the San Juan River Recovery Imp...

DATE: Aug 12, 2015 | CATEGORY: Local News

Inopportune time for a bath

DATE: Aug 12, 2015 | CATEGORY: Local News

Hickenlooper drinks Animas River water to make a point

Hickenlooper drinks from river: ‘If that shows that Durango is open for business, I’m happy to help’

DATE: Aug 12, 2015 | CATEGORY: Local News

Photos: Archers take aimPurgatory Resort hosts the Total Archery Challenge

Purgatory Resort hosts the Total Archery Challenge

Photos: A rockin’ good timeThe 71st annual Four Corners Gem and Mineral Show

The 71st annual Four Corners Gem and Mineral Show

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