Environmental cleanup – The Journal

Owner of mine to pay $1.6 million in settlement for Gold King blowout

Money will go toward restoration projects in areas damaged by spill

DATE: Dec 13, 2021 | CATEGORY: Local News

Gold King Mine owner sues over taking of private property after 2015 mine spill

Lawsuit seeks $3.8 million in compensation

DATE: Aug 5, 2021 | CATEGORY: Local News

EPA’s plan to truck toxic mine waste through Telluride isn’t sitting well with locals

Federal agency says there will be short-term pain for long-term gain

DATE: Aug 2, 2021 | CATEGORY: Regional News

New Mexico seeks restoration ideas after 2015 mine spill

Projects would be funded through a proposed $1 million settlement with defendants

DATE: Jul 22, 2021 | CATEGORY: Local News

Abandoned coal mine near Aspen has become a mountain biking park for the masses

Unusual public-private collaboration could serve as a model for restoring environmental danger zones

DATE: Jul 19, 2021 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Sen. Michael Bennet seeks to clean up orphaned wells

Environmental experts praise bills for increased accountability

DATE: Jun 30, 2021 | CATEGORY: Local News

The confluence of rivers and people drive career path for Barb Horn

Founder of River Watch of Colorado retires after 30 years

DATE: Mar 15, 2021 | CATEGORY: Local News

EPA to drill into mine west of Silverton at risk of blowout

Agency says it wants to prevent future unplanned releases

DATE: Jan 14, 2021 | CATEGORY: Local News

EPA orders access to water treatment plant north of Silverton

Plant has been treating discharges out of Gold King Mine since 2015

DATE: Jan 7, 2021 | CATEGORY: Local News

Five environmental issues to watch in 2021

Drought, overuse of public lands, mine cleanup top list in Southwest Colorado

DATE: Dec 31, 2020 | CATEGORY: Local News

Farmington sets up Christmas tree recycling program

Decorations must be removed; wood chips will be used in city parks

DATE: Dec 24, 2020 | CATEGORY: New Mexico

Bloomfield gas company issued notice of violation for spill

More than 200 gallons of fluid entered watercourse

DATE: Dec 19, 2020 | CATEGORY: New Mexico