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EPA actions after Gold King Mine spill spur more questions

House GOP members skeptical of integrity of agency’s investigation

DATE: Dec 21, 2015 | CATEGORY: Local News

La Plata County tests for elements not previously sampled at Gold King Mine

Trace amounts of uranium detected in mine shaft, but far below typical levels

DATE: Dec 19, 2015 | CATEGORY: Local News

Water monitoring plans may bring Four Corners together

New Mexico, La Plata County discuss partnerships

DATE: Dec 16, 2015 | CATEGORY: Local News

Interior secretary: No criminal acts in Gold King Mine spill

WASHINGTON – Republicans alleged a “whitewash” of a Colorado mining accident that unleashed 3 million gallons of toxic wastewater and requested a nonpartisan investigation after Interior Sec...

DATE: Dec 9, 2015 | CATEGORY: Regional News

La Plata County to take stance on Superfund

Nonbinding resolution supports Silverton, San Juan County decision

DATE: Dec 9, 2015 | CATEGORY: Local News

Disagreement between Colorado and EPA over Gold King Mine spill lingers

Federal agency continues to insist that the state played a role

DATE: Dec 9, 2015 | CATEGORY: Local News

Mine cleanup analysis stresses need for federal involvement

It could cost $1B to remediate Colorado’s 5,105 abandoned mines

DATE: Dec 5, 2015 | CATEGORY: Local News

Governor Hickenlooper’s office prepared to assist in Silverton Superfund negotiations

Silverton officials unanimous vote to pursue listing draws praise from environmental groups

DATE: Nov 24, 2015 | CATEGORY: Local News

Incoming state tourism director, Cathy Ritter, keenly aware of being positive

Promoting rural Colorado could help counter image of Gold King Mine spill

DATE: Nov 22, 2015 | CATEGORY: Local News

Silverton, San Juan County officials will pursue Superfund

With few options, town will engage Environmental Protection Agency

DATE: Nov 19, 2015 | CATEGORY: Local News

Mine tailings a longtime Silverton-Durango issue

Recently released archival photos of mine tailing pits above Silverton highlight that not much has changed when it comes to complaints about mine waste since the region’s early settlement. ...

DATE: Nov 17, 2015 | CATEGORY: Local News

Feds stand behind report that Colorado agreed to mine plan

State mine agency says no consent given before Gold King Mine spill

DATE: Nov 16, 2015 | CATEGORY: Regional News

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