Local Newscast: Regional News Headlines

Headlines:

• North Fork Valley Oil and Gas Leasing Makes It To NY Times
• Study Finds Colorado Well Inspections Can't Keep UP
• Capitol Conversation: Gun Debate at the Statehouse
• More Than Half of Denied Gun Sales are Overturned on Appeal
• Bi-partisan Bill in US House Would Favor Small Hydroelectric Projects
• iSeeChange Changecast: Winter Bird Feeding Habits

Headlines:

• Washington state puts pot jobs up for bid
• Colorado NORML officials work to enact Amendment 64 regulations
• ATV users challenge BLM's new RMP draft for Mesa County  public lands
• Fatality at Winter X Games for first time in 18 years

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