NEWS

In two weeks, Crawford residents will know whether they’ll have a new 35-acre gravel pit in their community. The Delta County Commissioners took the issue under advisement after yesterday’s crowded and heated public hearing on the controversial proposal.

Headlines:

• GBLT Lawmakers elected to power positions
• Proposed gravel pit near Crawford discussed
• Fern Lake fire only 20 percent contained
• NextGen technology debuts at Montrose Airport
• Old, abandoned coal mines pose threat to safety
  

Headlines:

• Commissioners to discuss Crawford gravel pit today
• Environmental groups want names of oil and gas corporations revealed
• Search for teenager missing outside of Durango continues
• Curb-side recycling starts in Montrose in January
  

Newly-elected state lawmakers are spending the week at the capitol learning the basics of working under the gold dome. Freshman lawmakers are studying everything from the art of negotiating to the location of emergency exits. Bente Birkeland has more from the state capitol.

Headlines:

• Authorities Search Mark Redwine's Property
• Accused of Embezzlement, Former Town Finance Officer Has No Plans For Payback
• With Reservoirs Low, Water Managers Preparing For More of Less
• Seniors Food Assistance Program Expanding
• Western Slope Skies
• Keblar Pass Closed For The Season