Winter weather forces closure of Gold King Mine treatment plant

Facility built to resist cold, but snowfall and avalanches become problematic

Preparations being made for spring runoff

County, ditch companies prepare for floods below 416 Fire burn scar

Citizens group for Superfund site to meet Thursday for first time

Members will provide direct input to EPA about cleanup activities

Durango plans to add small spur to Animas River Trail

Hotel developer will pay for construction

Plant treats Gold King Mine waste despite government shutdown

EPA says budget battle will not affect operations

After die-off, Animas River restocked with fish

Colorado Parks and Wildlife releases 1,500 rainbow trout after 416 Fire floods

EPA: Gold King Mine spill had no immediate, long-term impacts

Study confirms other organizations’ findings

Community group forms to provide Superfund input

Applications for 15-person board now being accepted

BP says wastewater spill into Animas River contained

Resident next to spill, however, says it is not containted

Which was worse for water quality: Gold King Mine spill or 416 Fire floods?

Study compared metal loading in both events; results surprised researchers

Snow reaches Southwest Colorado; Wolf Creek Ski Area to open this weekend

Chain laws in effect for mountain passes around Durango

Animas River appears to have hit all-time low

Southwest Colorado headed for second lowest water year in history