Gold King Mine spill – The Durango Herald

Navajo Nation to sue EPA over Gold King Mine spill for damages

ALBUQUERQUE – One of the nation’s largest American Indian tribes is planning to sue over damages caused by the Gold King Mine spill that occurred in August 2015 above Silverton. N...

DATE: Aug 15, 2016 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Discoloration in Animas River no cause for alarm

Storms in the high country affect turbidity this time of year

DATE: Aug 11, 2016 | CATEGORY: Local News

Ophir mine cleanup project in limbo

Project led by former Gold King point man not approved for action, EPA says

DATE: Aug 10, 2016 | CATEGORY: Local News

Superfund’s cleanup vs. Silverton’s heritage

How do you clean up potentially toxic sites that are also important historically and culturally?

DATE: Aug 6, 2016 | CATEGORY: Local News

Designation not as bad as some fear?

Superfund sites can see positive economic effects

DATE: Aug 6, 2016 | CATEGORY: Local News

In wake of Gold King spill, lawmakers push for cleaning up mines

In the year since the Gold King Mine blowout, congressional leaders have pushed several bills addressing the spill and other issues associated with leaking abandoned mines. Some, including t...

DATE: Aug 6, 2016 | CATEGORY: Local News

Superfund process speeding along

Quickness unscores a remarkable evolution

DATE: Aug 6, 2016 | CATEGORY: Local News

With cleanup, Silverton braces for other challenges

‘We’re very vulnerable having people in the backcountry doing that kind of work’

DATE: Aug 6, 2016 | CATEGORY: Local News

Year after spill marked by lawsuits, investigations, political squabbles

Lack of action by EPA frustrates politicians, communities

DATE: Aug 5, 2016 | CATEGORY: Local News

Navajo researcher leads search for answers about contamination

Team identified 40 possible ways people could be exposed

DATE: Aug 5, 2016 | CATEGORY: Local News

Conference attendees tour proposed Superfund mine sites

Group hits lesser known sites as well as Gold King Mine

DATE: Aug 5, 2016 | CATEGORY: Local News

EPA announces more Gold King Mine spill reimbursements

States, tribes, local governments paid for response costs

DATE: Aug 5, 2016 | CATEGORY: Local News

PHOTOS: Vallecito Lake Heavy HalfMark Schenberger of Durango won Saturday’s half-marathon at Vallecito Reservoir

Mark Schenberger of Durango won Saturday’s half-marathon at Vallecito Reservoir

Photos: Durango faces Dakota Ridge in girls soccer playoffsDHS lost 2-1 in Wednesday’s playoff opener

DHS lost 2-1 in Wednesday’s playoff opener

Photos: Fort Lewis College celebrates Class of 2024 graduationFLC gives out about 400 diplomas on Saturday

FLC gives out about 400 diplomas on Saturday

DHS girls soccer takes down Fruita Monument at DHS

PHOTOS: Fort Lewis women’s lacrosse takes on UCCSSkyhawks fall 12-7 in Sunday’s RMAC regular-season finale; Ellie Martinez scores three goals for Fort Lewis

Skyhawks fall 12-7 in Sunday’s RMAC regular-season finale; Ellie Martinez scores three goals for Fort Lewis

Skyhawks split Sunday’s doubleheader versus Cowgirls, winning Game 1, 4-3, and losing Game 2, 6-2

Photos: Durango High School track competes in Ron Keller InvitationalDurango hosts track meet on Saturday

Durango hosts track meet on Saturday

Photos: Showing love for mother earthDurango Earth Day Parade was held on Saturday

Durango Earth Day Parade was held on Saturday

Photos: Durango High School baseball faces Grand JunctionDHS baseball falls 3-1 on Friday

DHS baseball falls 3-1 on Friday

Event wows skiing, snowboarding enthusiasts on Sunday