Eric Goold

Headlines:

• Elk Creek Mine working on cleanup, still weeks away from opening
• Environmental groups challenge roadless rule in appeals court
• Governor Hickenlooper issues new wildfire prevention orders
• Paonia grapplers No.1, girls basketball undefeated as regionals approach

Headlines:

• CHC director Jim Ramey discusses possible legal action
• BLM accepting nominations for advisory councils
• Fern Lake Fire continues to smolder in Rocky Mtn. Nat. Park
• Colorado shoppers don't face new surcharges, fees
• Gov. Hickenlooper hopes tourism industry recovers from drought

Headlines:

• Grand Junction BLM hosts open houses, seeks RMP comments
• BLM withdraws three parcels near Dinosaur National Monument from sale
• First gun control bill in State Legislature defeated by Dems
• Sheriffs McKee, Dunlap attend pro-gun rally in Delta
• KVNF intern reports on attitudes toward school

Headlines:

• Recent earthquake caused by brine injections in Paradox Valley
• CHC sends letter to BLM, requests decision on North Fork Leasing
• Civil Unions bill certain to pass with new bipartisan support
• Oil and Gas commission defers judgment on new setback rules till Feb. 11
• iSeeChange Almanac records unusually high rainfall for January

Headlines:

• Civil Unions bill expected to easily pass in Legislature
• District 51 sets up advisory board regarding school safety
• San Miguel Commissioners approve controversial gun control letter
• Flu season starts early, strong in Delta County

Headlines:

• Paonia Mayor discusses BLM meeting at Town Hall
• Immigrants who finish high school expected to get in-state tuition
• Coal projected to become top energy provider by 2030
• Elk Creek Mine in Somerset still closed
• Minor earthquake felt on Western Slope
• Snowmobile fatality near Overland Reservoir

Headlines:

• BLM faces packed house in Paonia Town Hall regarding leases
• Civil Unions bill introduced at state capitol, passage is almost certain
• Delta County Commissioners re-examine possible restrictions to 64
• New ski resort might open near Telluride
• Cold snap freezing pipes in Montrose, all over listening area

Headlines:

• Nearly half of U.S. children don't get properly vaccinated
• BLM visits Hotchkiss Town Council; will be in Crawford, Paonia tonight
• Rep. Ray Scott wants oil and gas leasing taxes for higher education

Headlines:

• Southern Colorado groups represent at Inaugural Parade
• Vision Schools in Delta County seek charter status
• iSeeChange update, Almanac launch party is tonight
• Reporters preview upcoming Legislature actions
• Unemployment level in Colorado sees small drop, US rate stays same

Headlines:

• Colorado Democrats hope to act on gun control
• CHC sends delegation to DC to lobby against BLM oil and gas leasing
• Legislature hopes to be paper-free in future sessions
• San Miguel commissioners pass moratorium on cell towers
• State offices closed on Monday for MLK jr. Day
• Weekly Western Slope Skies report