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May 15th, 2012

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BLM Seeks Comments on Coal Exploration License for Oak Mesa Mine

On Monday, May 14, the Bureau of Land Management released for public comment a preliminary Environmental Assessment and unsigned Finding of No Significant Impact regarding Oxbow Mining, LLC’s Federal Coal Exploration License. The proposed Oak Mesa Project extends from the…Click to view post »


May 3rd, 2012

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North Fork Valley Residents, Businesses, and Officials Praise BLM Decision to Defer Oil and Gas Lease Parcels

Many folks in The North Fork Valley greeted the good news that the Bureau of Land Management is deferring 22 oil and gas leases from the August 2012 sale with excitement and relief. “The BLM made a good decision,” said…Click to view post »


May 2nd, 2012

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All North Fork Valley Oil & Gas Parcels to be Deferred by BLM

Most folks in the North Fork Valley are breathing a sigh of relief but only a temporary one.  Today, the Bureau of Land Management announced the deferral all parcels associated with the August 2012 oil and gas lease sale in…Click to view post »


May 1st, 2012

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New Council Gets Off to a Smooth Start

Regular Paonia Town Council meeting April 10, 2012.  Present:  Mayor Neal Schwieterman, Corinne Ferguson, Lucien Pevec, Blake Kinser.  Sworn in: Larry Wissbeck, Amber Kleinman, Eric Goold. The Paonia Town Council was faced with an interesting dilemma at their April 10…Click to view post »