The Environmental Protection Agency’s hearings on Proposed Carbon Emissions Rules continue today in Denver. Yesterday, thousands showed up for a rally against the new rules at Lincoln Park, across from the capitol in Denver. Speeches were made promoting the use of coal as a clean and cost effective way to produce electricity. Some Continue reading
Thousands Attend Rally Against EPA Rules in Denver
EPA Regional Director to Visit Moffat County
Moffat County Commissioner John Kinkaid was one of those who got to testify before the EPA on their proposed new carbon emissions rules yesterday. In fact, Kinkaid was first to speak. He talked about the economic hardships the rules would place on rural Americans. Afterward, Kinkaid met with the EPA’s Regional Administrator, Shaun McGrath, Continue reading
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Moffat County Fires Slowed by Weather
Sporadic rain showers and overcast conditions continue to aid in putting out the 450 acre Elk Springs fire which remains at 90% contained. Management of the fire has switched to a Type 4 Continue reading
Tipton Votes for Transparency in Endangered Species Act
Yesterday, the House passed legislation co-sponsored by Congressman Scott Tipton (R-CO) to increase transparency under the Endangered Species Act (ESA) by providing updates to ensure that the best publicly available scientific data is being utilized by the federal government when making listing decisions. Under the Continue reading
Moffat County Balloon Festival Takes Place This Weekend
The Moffat County Balloon Festival is this weekend at Loudy Simpson Park. This year’s festival is packed with events for all ages, including a pie eating contest, wagon rides, a kids money pit, a treasure hunt, a coloring contest and more. There will be balloon launches at around 6:30 Friday, Saturday and Sunday mornings. Saturday Continue reading
Mule Deer Summit to be Held in Glenwood
Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW), in coordination with The Keystone Center, will hold a West Slope Mule Deer Summit in Glenwood August 9th. The summit agenda includes presentation of a draft of the West Slope Mule Deer Strategy slated to be released early next month. The event is free and Continue reading
Regional EPA Administrator to Visit Moffat County for Listening Tour
Moffat County Commissioner John Kinkaid has gotten a commitment from the EPA’s Regional Administrator, Shaun McGrath, to visit Moffat County for a listening tour. EPA Administrator Gina McCarthy repeatedly refused to hold any kind of hearings in Moffat County regarding the new rules, although the request was made Continue reading
EPA Hearings Begin Today in Denver
The Environmental Protection Agency begins their Denver hearings on new carbon emissions standards today. The EPA was asked by numerous parties, including the mining associations of several states, Americans For Prosperity, state and federal lawmakers, local officials and others to hold their hearings in a part of the state where Continue reading
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Tipton to Monitor EPA Hearings from Washington, Pushes REINS Act
Congressman Scott Tipton says he will be monitoring the EPA hearings on carbon emissions rules while working in Washington D.C. Tipton says he is still trying to pass the REINS Act, which would limit the federal government’s authority to enact rules without legislative approval. The EPA’s new rules have no legislative backing. Tipton says Continue reading
Gardner Calls on Udall to Change Stance on EPA Rules
As the EPA hearings begin in Denver today on the agency’s new carbon emissions rules, Congressman Cory Gardner is calling on Senator Mark Udall to change his stance on the rules. Senator Udall praised the new rules as “a good start,” indicating that he wants the federal government to go even further Continue reading
Ray Beck to Speak at Energy Press Conference
Craig City Councilor and Club 20 member Ray Beck will speak at a press conference this morning at 9 in Denver. Beck’s appearance is in relation to the EPA hearings going on in Denver Continue reading
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Great Outdoors Colorado Seeking Input from Residents
Great Outdoors Colorado, which invests state lottery revenues in outdoor recreation, land conservation and wildlife, is conducting a listening tour Continue reading
