Animas River - The Journal

Five years after Gold King Mine spill, water quality remains a concern

For a few days in August 2015, invisible mining pollutants could be seen by the world

DATE: Aug 5, 2020 | CATEGORY: Local News

EPA proposes permanent mine waste dump site north of Silverton

Project needs approval from Sunnyside Gold, a company potentially on hook for costs

DATE: Jul 30, 2020 | CATEGORY: Local News

EPA will temporarily plug ‘bad boy’ mine near Silverton

Experiment will help agency understand region’s hydrology, evaluate long-term solution

DATE: Jul 7, 2020 | CATEGORY: Local News

Couple requires rescue after becoming stuck in Animas River

‘They were totally out of their element,’ says San Juan County sheriff

DATE: Jul 1, 2020 | CATEGORY: Local News

Autopsy on man who drowned in Animas River is inconclusive

Coroner says a toxicology test is necessary

DATE: Jun 26, 2020 | CATEGORY: Local News

Vehicle allows faster rescue in backcountry north of Durango

Former military truck converted to ride on narrow gauge tracks

DATE: Jun 26, 2020 | CATEGORY: Local News

Man found dead in Animas River identified

Authorities say no foul play suspected

DATE: Jun 24, 2020 | CATEGORY: Local News

Body found in Animas River in south Durango

Man believed to be in late 20s, early 30s

DATE: Jun 23, 2020 | CATEGORY: Local News

Washout cuts off Durango train from Silverton for eight to 16 weeks

Rainstorm damaged more than 40 feet of track

DATE: Jun 22, 2020 | CATEGORY: Local News

Kayaker rescued Saturday in Cascade Canyon

Man suffered minor injuries in Animas River

DATE: Jun 21, 2020 | CATEGORY: Local News

Autopsy doesn’t find cause of death for man found dead along Animas River

Authorities now await results of toxicology test

DATE: Jun 16, 2020 | CATEGORY: Local News

33-year-old man found dead along banks of Animas River

Coroner says autopsy Tuesday will seek cause of death

DATE: Jun 12, 2020 | CATEGORY: Local News