DENVER (AP) — Rising demand for energy means coal will remain a vital part of the mix of fuels and the mining industry needs to do a better job of spreading that message and responding to environmental concerns, the chief executive of Chevron Mining said last week.
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Why mining reform matters to all of us in Colorado
RBC — With record snows and a robust economy, this has been a season of good fortune for the resort town of Crested Butte in western Colorado. Yet our future hangs in the balance as Congress wrestles with an issue that ought to concern Americans everywhere: reform of the 1872[Read More…]
HB 1129 can help change what is wrong with Colorado
RBC — As a citizen of Colorado and the United States of America, I notice something’s wrong in Colorado. This past year I witnessed something I thought would never happen: Government agencies and so-called “grassroots” groups using our children for money and power.
HB 1129 can help change what is wrong with Colorado
RBC — As a citizen of Colorado and the United States of America, I notice something’s wrong in Colorado. This past year I witnessed something I thought would never happen: Government agencies and so-called “grassroots” groups using our children for money and power.
Letters to the Editor: February 21, 2008
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Meeker Locals: February 21, 2008
By Harold Tymes Staff Writer MEEKER — Leadville, Colo., in Lake County, a mountain community about the same size as Meeker, serves as a reminder this week of the importance of being diligent to demand responsible and ethical methods of extracting our natural resources to protect our environment. Leadville has[Read More…]
Looking Back: Epidemics, illness a part of pioneer life
MEEKER — Taking to one’s sickbed is how the winter siege of illnesses was described in many local childhood remembrances. While home remedies such as mustard plasters, kerosene and castor oil were recalled by many pioneer family members, the helplessness felt by an outbreak or subsequent epidemic of smallpox, scarlet[Read More…]
Public invited to Feb. 27 infrastructure meeting
MEEKER — The community is invited to join the Rio Blanco County commissioners and Town of Meeker board of trustees for a discussion about our public facilities and infrastructure needs in eastern Rio Blanco County.
News Briefs: February 21, 2008
AARP Driver’s Safety scheduled for Mar. 17 MEEKER — The AARP Driver’s Safety program will be held March 17-18 from 1-5 p.m. at the Senior Center in the Fairfield Center. The program consists of eight hours classroom instruction and discussion (no driving, no tests) for motorists 50 and over. A[Read More…]
Agriculture commissioner visits BMS
MEEKER — John Stulp, commissioner of agriculture, visited Barone Middle School Feb. 20.
Energy Forum and Expo CO starts Friday
RBC — The Third Annual Energy Forum and Expo CO will be in Grand Junction Friday, Feb. 22 at Two Rivers Convention Center.
Roberts to serve mission in Chile
RANGELY — Jacob Roberts has been called to the Chile Antofagasta Mission for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
