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Gold King Mine Spill

A look at the stories that defined 2025 in La Plata County

From wildfires to torrential rains, local happenings to national politics: Here’s what defined community conversations

DATE: Dec 31, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

EPA activity releases sediment from Bonita Peak mine into Animas River tributary

Impacts were minimal, no adverse effects to water quality observed

DATE: Aug 14, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

Sen. Bennet chalks wins – and misses – for Southwest Colorado

The senator has tackled public lands bills, television markets and FLC tuition waiver

DATE: Apr 11, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

Bill to clean up thousands of abandoned mines passes Congress

Good Samaritan law will empower states, nonprofits to tackle abandoned sites

DATE: Dec 12, 2024 | CATEGORY: Local News

Colorado senator’s bill could, finally, fulfill Gold King financial damage claims

Sen. Michael Bennet will introduce legislation to provide $3.3 million for lost business

DATE: Sep 25, 2024 | CATEGORY: Local News

Gold King Mine owner sells property to government, ending litigation

Todd Hennis will receive $919,000 for property near Silverton

DATE: May 16, 2024 | CATEGORY: Local News

How will the state use Gold King Mine settlement funds?

A pot of $7.3 million is available to address damage to natural resources

DATE: May 10, 2024 | CATEGORY: Local News

Without abdicating authority, EPA responds to Butler criticism

Water quality expert left role in November citing lack of engagement by federal agency

DATE: Feb 22, 2024 | CATEGORY: Local News

Frustrated, Peter Butler leaves Superfund advisory group

‘We are not consulted’ wrote outgoing chairman

DATE: Dec 21, 2023 | CATEGORY: Local News

After 8 years, businesses’ Gold King claims denied

Nearly 100 businesses and individuals applied for compensation for losses related to the spill

DATE: Aug 22, 2023 | CATEGORY: Local News

How did Silverton save a seat at the table?

The small town sits adjacent to a Superfund site; it fought to have a voice

DATE: Jul 12, 2023 | CATEGORY: Local News

Silverton awarded $800,000 from EPA

Grant will be used for environmental cleanup and revitalization

DATE: May 26, 2023 | CATEGORY: Local News

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