Environmental cleanup

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

LWCF, abandoned mine cleanup could be part of next COVID-19 stimulus bill

Leaders in La Plata, San Miguel counties call for healthier communities, job creation

DATE: May 9, 2020 | CATEGORY: Local News

State takes over cleanup of M&M Truck Stop in Cortez

Contaminated soils at truck stop will be removed, a first step in redevelopment

DATE: Feb 20, 2020 | CATEGORY: Local News

New methane regulations lauded by Durango-area leaders, environmentalists

Colorado rules aim to cut greenhouse gas releases

DATE: Dec 20, 2019 | CATEGORY: Local News

Of 115 homeowners contacted, 1 shows up for meeting about uranium waste

Letters warning of possible contamination sent to 115 homeowners

DATE: Nov 14, 2019 | CATEGORY: Business

Letters sent to Durango residents warning of potential radioactive waste

State health department to hold public meeting next week

DATE: Nov 10, 2019 | CATEGORY: Local News

County has no say in proposed uranium dump site

State health department noncommittal on future plans amid opposition

DATE: Oct 29, 2019 | CATEGORY: Local News

Temporary uranium disposal site proposed south of Durango

Residents oppose plan, citing health and environmental concerns

DATE: Oct 23, 2019 | CATEGORY: Local News

50 volunteers spend Sunday cleaning homeless camps

Trash service, port-a-potties at Purple Cliffs camp aimed at preventing similar refuse problems

DATE: Oct 13, 2019 | CATEGORY: Local News

Saving the planet from disposable diapers

Durango woman takes on Pampers from her Crestview sewing machine

DATE: Sep 22, 2019 | CATEGORY: Local News