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Study: Boom Will Double Northwest Colorado Population
"A new study predicts that the energy industry will drive a doubling in population growth in northwest Colorado by 2035. And that’s not even taking into account what would happen if oil shale development takes place in the region, the report says."
Alamosa Cleared to Use Water
"DENVER - They couldn't hear the celebration going on in Alamosa - the sound of tap water filling water glasses - when the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment lifted a state-imposed "boil water order" for the San Luis Valley community on Friday. The contamination left 389 people ill, 16 of whom had to be hospitalized."
Gas Prices Nearing Records Levels in Colorado
"DENVER (AP) ― The price of regular unleaded gasoline is nearing record levels in Colorado while the price of diesel is at an all-time high."

1 comment:

Anonymous said...

That oil shale development in northwestern Colorado sounds like deja vu to me. Werent they talking about a big oil shale boom back in the early 80s but then the price of oil came back down a bit and they dropped their plans.