Environmental cleanup

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

Animas River Stakeholders disband after 25 years of cleanup efforts

Group’s role fell into doubt after Superfund established outside Silverton

DATE: Aug 29, 2019 | CATEGORY: Local News

Wildlife roam where U.S. once made nuclear and chemical arms

Animals roam where U.S. once made radioactive, chemical weapons

DATE: Aug 25, 2019 | CATEGORY: Local News

EPA drills into American Tunnel to unravel mine pollution mystery

Driven by desire to know what lies beneath, crews bore deeper every day

DATE: Jul 17, 2019 | CATEGORY: Local News