Silver and gold mine in La Plata Canyon put on hold
Owners say more planning needed before reopening
Environment
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Durango’s wastewater treatment plant behind schedule
City hoped it would be done in May, now it’s September
Cortez
Lindsay, Sitton and Barry win seats on Empire Electric board
Two incumbents re-elected by wide margin; District 2 race was close
Snowpack is 3,328% above average, but there’s a catch
Eye-popping number isn’t best indicator this late in the year
EPA finds low risk to human health at Superfund site near Silverton
Despite findings, agency says cleanup remains a priority
Local News
Is EPA protecting mining history around Superfund site?
Agency says it is complying with historic preservation standards
Local News
EPA to tackle one of most vexing polluters in Animas River basin
American Tunnel poses complex situation for Superfund cleanup
Durango Fish Hatchery rebounds after nerve-wracking drought year
Nearly one-third of stock had to be unloaded in 2018 because of low water
Conservation groups challenge road access for Village at Wolf Creek
Forest Service says environmental reviews sound
Animal shelter, golf course getting solar panels
City Council approves new lease agreements
Local News
Dolores boating release ending, but it could restart in mid-June
Reservoir managers waiting for warmer weather to speed up snowmelt
EPA finalizes action plan for Silverton-area Superfund
Agency will address 23 mine sites over next five years
Local News
Partisan bills compete to reform hard-rock mining laws
Democrats and Republicans propose different solutions
Local News
Forest Service sued over decision to use chain saws in wilderness areas
Conservation groups argue federal land agency operated in secret, broke law
Local News
BP fined for 3 spills in La Plata County, will pay $12.5M to fix pipelines
Company says infrastructure in Southwest Colorado ‘good for service’
Local News
Great Old Broads tackle weeds at Boggy Draw near Dolores
Great Old Broads patrol trail with county, Forest Service
Protesters march to White Mesa uranium mill
Event focuses on education, solidarity
In beetle-kill forests, there are winners and losers
Study is first to look at how outbreak has affected wildlife
High School Sports
Tri-State lobbying group that fought Clean Air Act dissolves
LPEA’s energy supplier previously funded firm