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State getting $30 million for bark-beetle epidemic
DENVER (AP) - U.S. Forest Service officials in Colorado are getting $30 million to deal with the aftermath of the bark-beetle epidemic that have killed about 3.6 million pine trees in the state and southern Wyoming. more...
  02/08/2010 3:39pm
HOW FAMILIES CAN SAVE MONEY ON HEATING COSTS WITH A FEW SIMPLE TIPS
Whether a family lives in a house or apartment, just a few minor alterations can increase energy efficiency and significantly lower energy bills.
  02/07/2010 3:06pm
Battlement Mesa health studies on track
BATTLEMENT MESA, Colo. — Garfield County officials are moving ahead with plans to conduct health studies among the residents of Battlement Mesa, in order to better evaluate any health effects related to oil and gas drilling activities in the...
  02/07/2010 12:27pm
Governor urges tougher energy standards
DENVER (AP) - Gov. Bill Ritter pitched his plan to increase renewable energy requirements for big power companies to Colorado lawmakers on Thursday, telling them it will create thousands of new jobs and reduce the cost of electricity.
  02/04/2010 3:19pm
State lawmakers propose tougher energy standards
DENVER (AP) - Big power companies could face higher renewable energy requirements under a plan being proposed by Colorado's governor.
  02/04/2010 10:35am
GarCo set for gas-well ‘intervention'
Garfield County may end up intervening in a proposal by Antero Resources, a gas drilling company that wants to drill wells in and around the Battlement Mesa community in the western end of the county.
  02/02/2010 5:37pm
Feds get low grades on treatment of prairie dogs
DENVER (AP) - On Groundhog Day, an environmental group released a bleak forecast for his smaller Western cousin - the prairie dog.
  02/02/2010 2:00pm
Colorado groups warn of climate change effects
DENVER (AP) - Colorado business leaders and conservationists say the state will face shorter winters and environmental problems if steps aren't taken to address climate change.
  02/02/2010 12:10pm
Colorado utilities defend efforts to build power line
DENVER (AP) - Two utilities that want to build a 150-mile power line across southern Colorado argued Monday against dismissal of their application over discussions the utilities had with state regulators and staff.
  02/01/2010 3:31pm
Report: Conservation easements good investment
DENVER (AP) - A new report on keeping agriculture land and other open spaces from being developed says Coloradans reap $6 in benefits for every $1 invested.
  02/01/2010 10:35am
PRODUCTS THAT HARNESS THE SUN'S MAGICAL RAYS
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Air collector panels are the most cost-effective for space heating systems.
  01/31/2010 6:20pm
Old radioactive mill tailings unearth old issue
The city of Grand Junction and private property owners are not held to the same regulations regarding the removal of uranium mill tailings uncovered during construction projects.
  01/31/2010 12:50pm
Final water course of 2010
Balancing competing demands for water is the topic of the third and final session of the Mesa County Water Association's 2010 Water Course, offered Tuesday night at the Grand Junction City Hall auditorium, 250 N. 5th St.
  01/31/2010 12:20pm
Rocky Mountain National Park proposes a new water system
ROCKY MOUNTAIN NATIONAL PARK, Colo. (AP) - Rocky Mountain National Park plans to use federal stimulus money to replace part of the water system for a lodge once used for employee housing.
  01/31/2010 12:23pm
Wildlife authorities move 20 moose
STEAMBOAT SPRINGS, Colo. (AP) - About 20 Colorado moose have a new address after wildlife authorities moved them from the Steamboat Springs area to western Colorado.
  01/27/2010 3:30pm
Federal offer of new oil shale leases net 3 takers
DENVER (AP) - Low interest in the latest round of federal leases to develop ways to tap the Rockies' vast oil shale reserves is being pinned on new requirements.
  01/27/2010 1:28pm
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