January 9, 2008
Dems Introduce Roan Protection Bill
January 9, 2008 10:54 AM
Colorado's Democratic Congressmen Jon Salazar and Mark Udall will introduce a bill to protect additional wildlife areas on the western slope's Roan plateau from oil and gas drilling. It would also try to make sure the state gets it's fair share of royalties from the federal government for energy development. Bente Birkeland reports from Denver.
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December 5, 2007
Local News Roundup, Wed., Dec. 5, 2007
December 5, 2007 5:41 PM
CU Settles Rape Lawsuits for $2.85 Million
Colorado Provisions Dropped From Federal Energy Bill
Greeley Goes Smokeless-less
Tancredo's Controversial New Campaign Ad
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Single-Payer Healthcare for Colorado?
December 5, 2007 5:16 PM
Photo from Michael Moore's Sicko
There's a proposal to implement a single-payer health plan in Colorado. That would mean that instead of paying premiums to insurance companies, we'd pay higher taxes. That money would be combined with public dollars to create a single fund to pay doctors and hospitals. The state wouldn't adminster the program, it would be a separate non-profit. Advocates of single payer say it would lower administrative costs, guarantee coverage for everyone in the state, and still offer plenty of choice. Colorado Public Radio's Andrea Dukakis has more:
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December 3, 2007
Health Insurance: Mandatory for Businesses?
December 3, 2007 5:52 PM
With the state legislative session just around the corner we're looking at some of the health care reform proposals that state lawmakers are likely to grapple with. One that was studied by the bi-partisan Blue Ribbon Panel on Healthcare Reform is a so-called employer mandate. That means businesses would be required to offer health insurance to their employees, or face a penalty. This so-called "pay or play" system for businesses is not being recommended by the Blue Ribbon Panel, but could still end up on the table. Ryan Warner of Colorado Public Radio recently spoke with the Blue Ribbon Panel's chairman, Bill Lindsay.
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November 29, 2007
Governor's "Health Dialogue" Soaks up Valuable Data
November 29, 2007 5:23 PM
Graph appears in "Governor's Dialogue on Health Care Vision and Values"
Governor Ritter has described the American healthcare system as "broken," and now he's asking hundreds of Coloradoans some very difficult and specific questions about how to fix it. We take you to one of his "Dialogs on Health Care Vision and Values" held in Colorado Springs Wednesday.
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Colorado Hospital Report Card Now Online
November 29, 2007 8:39 AM
Colorado's new online hospital report card is now up and running. It allows people to compare different hospitals to see how well they measure up when it comes to mortality rates and patient safety. Bente Birkeland reports from Denver
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November 26, 2007
Healthcare Reform In Colorado Part Two: Individual Mandates
November 26, 2007 5:14 PM
After more than a year of input and analysis, Colorado's bi-partisan Blue Ribbon Commission on Healthcare Reform has recommended the state adopt a Massachusetts-style "individual mandate." That means everybody has to buy health insurance, or face a fine. The state subsidizes the cost for those with low incomes. KCFR had reporter Martha Bebinger see how the idea is working out in Massachusetts.
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PART ONE: Employer Mandate
In just over a month, Colorado's legislative session will convene. One of hottest topics will be health care reform. This week on KRCC, we're going to dig in to some leading reform ideas. One of those ideas is the so-called "employer mandate," that's where businesses have to provide insurance for their employees, or face a fine. KCFR's Andrea Dukakis has more.
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Andrea's report is part of a larger series on health care reform produced at Colorado Public Radio. It includes other stories, and interviews with leaders in Colorado's reform efforts. To hear more, click HERE.
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November 21, 2007
Greens: State Needs California-style Emission Standards
November 21, 2007 5:15 PM
Environmental groups released a new report urging the state to adopt a clean cars program modeled after California's, but the Governor has said that may not happen. Bente Birkeland reports from Denver
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Broadmoor Offers "Spa for the Troops"
November 21, 2007 4:48 PM
image from Broadmoor.com
This week on KRCC we've been hearing from soldiers about to deploy to Iraq and their families. Some listeners may feel moved to do something for the troops, well, the spa at the Broadmoor has an answer: Go get a massage and a pedicure. The Spa has launched what it's calling "Spa for the Troops," in which the facility donates a portion of it's fees to a fund that will allow military members returning from war zones to get Broadmoor spa treatments for free.
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State Investigating Conservation Easements
November 21, 2007 10:30 AM
Colorado has launched a statewide investigation into conservation easements after complaints that crooked land appraisers are over-valuing agricultural land. Government officials say Colorado could be losing millions of dollars in tax revenues. Bente Birkeland reports from Denver.
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November 20, 2007
Local News Roundup Tue., Nov. 20, 2007
November 20, 2007 6:22 PM
DIA Forecasts 2nd Busiest Travel Weekend Ever
Front Range Airport May Start Taking Passenger Jets
Beaver Creek Delays Opening For Lack of Snow
Feds: Denver Violating Ozone Limits
State Unemployment Rate Drops
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Blue Ribbon Commission Recommends Mandatory Health Insurance
November 20, 2007 7:47 AM
The Governor's Blue Ribbon Commission for Health Care Reform has voted to recommend that all Coloradoans be required to have health insurance. The bi-partisan panel's action is non-binding, and is likely only one of several health care reform proposals to be submitted to the state legislature in January.
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November 16, 2007
Dems Welcome Bloggers to 2008 Convention
November 16, 2007 5:19 PM
Media from around the world came to Colorado Tuesday (11/13) to tour the Democratic National Convention site. And it wasn't just traditional newspaper and TV outlets that showed up. Democrats say more bloggers will cover this convention than ever before. Bente Birkeland reports from Denver.
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November 15, 2007
Defense Bill Sends $224 Million to Colorado
November 15, 2007 5:38 PM
Colorado will receive a quarter-billion dollars in military-related funding from the Defense appropriations act that President Bush signed Monday.
The lion's share, $142 million, goes to the Pueblo Chemical Weapons Depot, to fund de-activation of World War Two era munitions stored there. An international treaty the U.S. signed requires them to be destroyed by 2012, but defense officials say their target date for destruction, with the new funding, is now 2017.
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November 13, 2007
Uranium prospecting in Teller, Fremont Counties
November 13, 2007 5:14 PM
A Uranium exploration company is reporting good prospects in Teller County, and a property owners association in Fremont County is fighting to keep uranium prospectors off of their land. Interest in Uranium mining is a direct result of a huge price increase for the radioactive mineral, which now trades for about $90 a pound, that's a fourfold increase in the last two years. And part of what makes uranium mining attractive in southern Colorado is the proximity of the Cotter Corporation's uranium processing mill in Canon City. It's one of only two in the country with valid uranium processing permits. At least three companies are currently prospecting for uranium in Fremont and Teller Counties.
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November 6, 2007
Ritter Announces Climate Change Action Plan
November 6, 2007 5:11 PM
Colorado must reduce greenhouse gas emissions 20 percent by the year 2020 under the state's first ever plan to curb global warming. The Governor's plan also calls for cleaner cars and carbon offsets for farmers, but says Colorado will not set regional benchmarks with other western states. Bente Birkeland reports from Denver.
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November 2, 2007
Capitol Coverage: Severance Tax Reform and the State Budget
November 2, 2007 12:11 PM
Severance Tax Reform
The amount of tax money Colorado has collected from the energy industry has grown by 600 percent in the last five years according to state figures. But some communities seeing the biggest impacts from energy development say they're not getting their fair share of that revenue stream. They say they need help with overcrowded schools and roads torn up by industry trucks. From Denver, Bente Birkeland reports on efforts to more fairly distribute the state severance tax.
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Ritter Submits Budget Request
Healthcare, higher education and human services top Governor Ritter's list of priorities for next year's budget. On Thursday Governor Ritter submitted his budget request to a bi-partisan committee of lawmakers. But a Republican leader says the request doesn't mean that much. Bente Birkeland reports from Denver.
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October 31, 2007
Local News Roundup Wed., Oct. 31, 2007
October 31, 2007 5:18 PM
UPDATE: Feds Say: Protect Preble's Mouse in Colorado, But Not Wyoming
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Two Homicides in Pueblo This Week
Gas Leases Suspended for Environmental Concerns
Denver High School Clinics Ponder Offering Contraceptives
Report: Immigration Raids Traumatize Legal Residents
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October 30, 2007
Colorado Lures Snow Sports Convention Away from Vegas
October 30, 2007 5:23 PM
Colorado has landed the largest convention contract in the state's history, the ski and snowboard industry's annual trade show. Governor Ritter says it's expected to bring in more than $350 million to the state and a boost to downtown Denver and ski resorts across Colorado. Bente Birkeland reports from Denver
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October 18, 2007
New Air Pollution Standards Working?
October 18, 2007 6:37 PM
A new report from the state says it's too soon to tell if air pollution controls for the oil and gas industry are improving air quality. Last year Colorado created statewide emission standards for the industry for the first time. Bente Birkeland reports from Denver.
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October 17, 2007
Local News Roundup for Wed., Oct. 17, 2007
October 17, 2007 6:06 PM
Photo courtesy of Colorado Environmental Coalition
Industry Says Roan Platau Gas Worth $1 Billion
Ranchers: Army Hardly Uses Pinon Canyon
2nd Bear Attack in Aspen
Teacher at Christian High School Arrested on Sex Charges
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October 16, 2007
$13 Million Solar Project Under Construction at Ft. Carson
October 16, 2007 5:22 PM
These are the types of solar panels that will be built at Fort Carson.
Photo courtesy Orea Renewable Energies
Construction has started on one of the largest solar power projects in the state, and it's at Ft. Carson. The $13 million project got underway at the beginning of the month and, when finished, will cover nearly 12 acres at Ft. Carson with photovoltaic solar panels. At maximum capacity it will generate 2 megawatts of electricity, that's a little less than seven percent of the Army base's total electricity needs.
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October 15, 2007
Doctors Fighting Weld County Uranium Mine
October 15, 2007 6:23 PM
Photo by: Power Resources, Inc.
An in-situ uranium mine similar to the one proposed
for Weld County.
Opponents of a proposed uranium mine north of Ft. Collins rallied at the state capitol Sunday. Four state lawmakers at the rally said they'll introduce a new bill to tighten regulations for uranium mines. Three are Democrats, one is a Republican, and Republican Congresswoman Marilyn Musgrave who represents the area has also expressed her opposition to the mine. In this story, KUNC's Kirk Siegler reports on efforts by doctors in the area to keep the mine from happening.
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October 12, 2007
Panty Liners as Art Cause Kerfuffle Downtown
October 12, 2007 5:35 PM
A project that uses art to distract from empty downtown storefronts has proved a little too distracting. Colorado Springs' Downtown Partnership started the "Visually Aesthetic Spaces" program in September. It fills empty shop windows with works by local artists. But one piece, called "Freedom," by Jocelyn Nevel was only up for 9 days before the building's owner asked that it be removed. Noel Black and Kate Dawson report.
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October 11, 2007
Lawmakers Not Ready to Raise Severance Taxes Yet
October 11, 2007 6:44 PM
A state committee says Colorado should consider hiking taxes on oil and gas production. But some lawmakers say they're not ready to do that.
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Local News Round-Up for October 11, 2007
October 11, 2007 6:02 PM
Memorial Hospital Says It's Not At Fault in Family Deaths
Overdose Victim Was Set to Testify Against Pueblo City Schools
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October 10, 2007
Study: Kids Just Not Into Hunting Anymore
October 10, 2007 5:21 PM
Some 250,000 hunters are expected to head into Colorado's backcountry this fall, but national trend data says fewer young people are showing an interest. The trend has wildlife managers and hunting-dependent businesses concerned. KUNC's Brian Larson reports.
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October 9, 2007
Autumn Is Hay Harvest Time in the Wet Mountain Valley
October 9, 2007 8:00 AM
In the Wet Mountain Valley, about an hour west of Pueblo, haying season is winding down and ranchers are hauling in the last bales from the fields. Like other high altitude mountain valleys, the area around Westcliffe is known for producing excellent grass hay that is popular with horse owners along the Front Range. Hay is a crucial crop because it feeds the ranchers own livestock and brings in much needed income when they sell the surplus. But even during a year with good moisture like this one, farmers are in a constant struggle to get the best crop they can. KRCC's Shanna Lewis has the story.
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[SLIDESHOW (photos by Shanna Lewis, Wet Moutain Tribune)]
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October 5, 2007
Diversity Workshop Draws Small Crowd
October 5, 2007 5:07 PM
Concerned about being able to recruit talented young professionals, prominent Colorado Springs business leaders have been working to improve the city's image. In 2005 they formed the Colorado Springs Diversity Forum. This spring the forum asked the city to sponsor an event called "Everyone Welcome," to showcase the city's diversity. After some initial controversy, the city did provide financial support for the event, which Diversity Forum members hope will help convince businesses and potential employees that Colorado Springs is more tolerant than its reputation might suggest. Several thousand people attended the Everybody Welcome events. Now, the Diversity Forum is holding a series of workshops aimed at helping businesses manage diverse talent. Colorado College student Kate Dawson went to the first, held Oct. 4, and has this report.
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To view a .pdf file of the Divesity Forum's Diversity Resource GuideClick Here
Vist the Diversity Forum's website here.
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October 3, 2007
Gas Drilling at Former Nuke Test Site?
October 3, 2007 4:53 PM
Image courtesy of Department of Energy, Office of Legacy Management
The state agency that regulates oil and gas drilling is considering allowing new wells near the site of an underground nuclear test detonated in 1969. The federal Department of Energy says it's safe, but others aren't so sure. KDNK's Steve Zelaznik went to a hearing on the proposal Tuesday and has this report.
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September 28, 2007
Western Govs Want More Renewable Energy Access
September 28, 2007 9:39 AM
Colorado Governor Bill Ritter has been a champion of renewable energy since taking office. He recently put solar panels on the Governor's mansion and just got back from Washington DC where he asked congress to adopted national renewable energy standards for utilities. This week he's hosting the Western Governor's Association. The topic is getting more renewable energy on the electric grid across the region. Bente Birkeland reports from Denver.
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September 26, 2007
Fair Trade: Expanded Golf Course in Return for Trout Habitat?
September 26, 2007 5:08 PM
A proposed land swap in southwestern Colorado is generating controversy. Outside Durango, a company wants to expand a golf course and development onto neighboring land now owned by the Forest Service. In exchange, they're offering property that the government says could provide important habitat for rare native trout. Bente Birkeland reports.
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September 25, 2007
New Business Proposal from Governor
September 25, 2007 5:06 PM
Governor Bill Ritter announced legislative proposals that he says would make the state more business friendly. His package includes property tax exemptions for small businesses and a streamlined business tax. But some Republicans say the proposals are nothing more than window dressing. Bente Birkeland reports from Denver.
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September 20, 2007
Court Rules Against Village at Wolf Creek
September 20, 2007 5:47 PM
The Texas Billionaire who wants to build a village for 10,000 people on Wolf Creek Pass has been dealt a setback by the courts. On Thursday the Colorado Court of Appeals upheld a lower court ruling that threw out initial approval of the village by Mineral County, KSUTs Victor Locke reports.
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September 19, 2007
COSMIX Contractor Fined for Traffic Jam
September 19, 2007 6:26 PM
If you found yourself stuck in traffic on I-25 Tuesday morning, it may come as some consolation that the road construction company responsible for the delay has been fined about $9,000 an hour for the mishap.
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September 10, 2007
Analysis: Ranchers the Big Winners in Senate Pinon Canyon Vote
September 10, 2007 6:11 PM
A couple of veteran Colorado political analysts agree last week represented a major victory for the ranchers opposing expansion at the Army's Pinon Canyon Maneuver Site. We talked to Bob Loevy, a political science professor at Colorado College and Cara DeGette, columnist for the Colorado Springs Independent and ColoradoConfidential.com.
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September 7, 2007
Local News Roundup- Sept. 7, 2007
September 7, 2007 5:08 PM
Local Soldier Arrested As Internet Predator
Hsu Arrested in Grand Junction
Exxon Mobil Expanding Colorado Natural Gas Production
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September 5, 2007
BREAKING NEWS: Senate Passes Salazar Amendment
September 5, 2007 5:53 PM
On Thursday the Senate approved a military spending bill that includes an amendment to stop for one year all progress towards expanding the Army's Pinon Canyon Maneuver Site between Trinidad and La Junta. The amendment mirrors one passed in the U.S. House in June, which blocks all funding for studies related to expansion of the 235,000 acre training area. The Army says it needs 415,000 acres added to the site to meet future training needs.
The amendement itself narrowly passed, on a 47-45 vote.
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The bill the Senate passed now goes to a conference committee to reconcile it with a very similar bill passed by the House. The bill that comes out of that committee will then go to President Bush. Sen. Salazar said today (Thurs., 9/6/07) that he expects President Bush to sign the bill into law.
Senator Allard voted against the amendment, but for the larger bill. He has also been appointed to the conference committee to reconcile the bill with the House.
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Listen for our radio Coverage tonight at 5:30.
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September 4, 2007
Newspaper Restrictions at UCCS Likely to Be Dropped
September 4, 2007 5:50 PM
A new policy banning newspaper distribution at most campus buildings at UCCS is probably going to change in light of faculty concerns about free speech rights.
DISCLAIMER: Some departments at UCCS and the Colorado Springs Independent are underwriters of KRCC.
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Tourist Businesses Hoping for Record Year
September 4, 2007 5:17 PM
Labor day weekend traditionally marks the end of the summer tourist season. Tourism is a 9 billion dollar a year industry in Colorado and the state is hoping that a new infusion of cash into advertising will break last year's record number of visitors. Bente Birkeland reports from Denver.
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August 30, 2007
Local News Round-up, Aug. 30, 2007
August 30, 2007 5:14 PM
Pinon Canyon expansion opponents win withheld Army documents.
The state Housing Division reports that home foreclosure filings in Colorado are on track to rise 25 percent this year.
Two Indiana women are believed to be the first to adopt children under a new Colorado law that allows same-sex couples to adopt jointly.
Uranium mine near Gateway to reopen.
Summit County pays homeowners to reduce fire danger.
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August 29, 2007
Springs Leaders Lobby Sen. Salazar on Pinon Canyon Expansion
August 29, 2007 5:27 PM
Military, economic and political heavyweights from Colorado Springs met with Senator Ken Salazar Aug. 29 to lobby for expansion of the Pinon Canyon Army training site in southeastern Colorado. Ft. Carson wants to nearly triple the size of the site to some 650 square miles. That would mean buying or condemning more than 400,000 acres of private land, something landowners and local governments in southeastern Colorado vehemently oppose. That sentiment was made evident three weeks ago when Senator Salazar visited Trinidad. He got very different opinion in the Springs.
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August 28, 2007
Sunny Skies for State Fair, Trinidaddio Fest
August 28, 2007 1:58 PM
The Colorado State Fair opened this weekend in Pueblo. Good weather helped boost attendance. The same was true for the Trinidaddio Blues Fest in Trinidad. In recent years, crowds have had to weather storms to attend these events. Colorado College student Johanna Kasimow has more.
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August 24, 2007
Local News Round-up, Aug. 24
August 24, 2007 12:05 PM
Bill for universal health insurance in Colorado: $26 billion.
Pueblo County Commissioner resigns for job with John Salazar.
Copper wire thieves cost the Colorado Springs Utilities $658,000.
Power consumption in Colorado Springs sets new record, again.
Klansman to be sentenced in case Springs man helped re-open.
Marilyn Musgrave asks feds for more time to comment on a proposed uranium mine in Weld County.
Feds take control of the state's eighth-largest credit union.
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August 14, 2007
CSU launches "Peace Corps MBA"
August 14, 2007 3:39 PM
Starting this month, graduate business students at Colorado State University will have a new option. It's informally called "the Peace Corps MBA." The idea is to give people filled with the save-the-world enthusiasm that Peace Corps volunteers have in spades with practical management experience they sometimes lack. Nancy Greenleese reports.
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August 13, 2007
Uranium Mine to Open on Front Range?
August 13, 2007 2:07 PM