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.

[LISTEN]

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November 1, 2007

Preble's Mouse Still On Endangered Species List in Colorado
November 1, 2007 6:10 PM

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service has reversed its controversial assessment of the Preble's Meadow Jumping Mouse, and now says it deserves protection under the federal endangered species act. That's bad news for developers, who say federal protection of Prebles habitat along the Front Range is costing them billions of dollars in lost opportunities. Two years ago, Fish and Wildlife said new research proved that the mouse was so genetically similar to other, more common mice, that it could be removed from the endangered species list. That decision brought criticism from some rodent scientists, and now the agency is reversing its decision.

[LISTEN]

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Rev. Armstrong Formally De-Frocked by Colorado Episcopal Diocese
November 1, 2007 5:06 PM

The Episcopal Diocese of Colorado has formally de-frocked the Reverend Don Armstrong, of Grace Episcopal Church in Colorado Springs. The action came 30 days after a church court found him guilty of several financial crimes.

[LISTEN]

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October 30, 2007

Local News Roundup, Tue., Oct. 30, 2007
October 30, 2007 5:00 PM

State GOP Lawmakers Unveil Illegal Immigration Bills

Audit: Emergency Radio Network Remains Useless

State's Democratic Superdelegates Split

Springs Funeral Director Offered Plea Deal

Ritter: "New Energy Economy" Taking Root

[LISTEN]

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October 19, 2007

Local News Round-Up for Fri., Oct. 19, 2007
October 19, 2007 5:04 PM

State Senator Ron May

Springs Senator Ron May Resigns - Bruce to Statehouse?

Accused Springs Cop Killer Asks for Venue Change

State Unemployment Rate Ticks Up Slightly

Bones From Pueblo Frontier Days Found in Vermont

Sewage Spill at Camp for Gas Workers

CU President Brown's "Ghetto" Comment Criticized

[LISTEN]

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October 18, 2007

Local News Roundup Thurs., Oct. 18, 2007
October 18, 2007 5:42 PM

Colorado Delegation Splits on SCHIP Vote

States Top Oil and Gas Regulator Resigns

Greeley's Reputation Hurts Recruiting at UNC

Springs Woman Convicted of Perjury in Arson Deaths

[LISTEN]

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October 11, 2007

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

[LISTEN]

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October 2, 2007

St. Paddy's Day Two Have New Lawyers
October 2, 2007 5:38 PM

The two remaining defendants from the group of peace activists arrested last spring during the St. Patrick's day parade have new lawyers. Colorado College Student Jaimie Stevenson has more.

[LISTEN]

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October 1, 2007

Charges Dropped Against Five of "St. Paddy's Day Seven"
October 1, 2007 6:01 PM

The St. Paddy's Day Seven are now down to just two. Charges have been dropped against five of the seven activists who were arrested at Colorado Springs' St. Patrick's Day parade last March.

To hear the story, and the perspective of one of the activists against whom charges have been dropped, click here: [LISTEN]

To hear perspective from the City of Colorado Springs, click here: [LISTEN]

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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.

[LISTEN]

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September 14, 2007

Sierra Club Suit Against City Delayed Until January
September 14, 2007 12:08 AM

Colorado Springs won't be going to federal court with the Sierra Club as planned on Monday, Sept. 17.

Last Friday a federal judge granted the Sierra Club's request for more time to prepare it's case brought under the Clean Water Act against the city for repeated sewage spills into Fountain Creek. The new court date is January 28th. Sierra Club Attorney Eric Huber says he needs more time to prepare because he was planning on getting a lot of help from Pueblo District Attorney Bill Thiebaut. Thiebaut filed the original suit against Colorado Springs in late 2005, and the Sierra Club joined later. But last week the judge said Thiebaut had no standing or jurisdiction to sue, leaving the Sierra Club as the lone litigant.

[LISTEN]

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September 13, 2007

Local News Round-Up for September 13, 2007
September 13, 2007 5:08 PM

Inmate Attacks Limon Prison Supervisor

New GOP Senate Candidate Announces

Tancredo to Get Federal Matching Funds for Campaign

State Supreme Court OKs Lawsuit Against Denver Archdiocese

[LISTEN]

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September 11, 2007

Local News Round-Up for September 11, 2007
September 11, 2007 5:25 PM

Union Sues Over ICE Meatpacking Raids

State Health Panel Suggests Massachusetts-Style Plan

Economist Sees Tough 2008 for Colorado

[LISTEN]

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September 10, 2007

IRS Clears Dobson of Illegal Political Influence
September 10, 2007 6:38 PM

The IRS has cleared James Dobson of illegally using Focus on the Family to influence elections.

In 2004, two political watchdog groups filed complaints against Dobson, saying he used Focus to encourage followers to support Republican candidates. As a tax-exempt non-profit group, Focus on the Family is prohibited from trying to influence elections. An IRS audit says Dobson spoke as an individual and not for Focus, and therefore broke no rules. On his nationally-broadcast radio program, Dobson called the complaints attempts to intimidate religious leaders by Barry Lynn, head of Americans United for the Separation of Church and State.

[LISTEN]

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August 24, 2007

Mistrial Declared for St. Paddy's Day 7
August 24, 2007 6:29 PM

After deliberating for about two-and-a-half hours a jury in Colorado Springs municipal court said they had differences that weren't going to be resolved. City Judge Robert Warren then declared a mistrial. It's now up to the city whether to re-file charges and bring the case again. Scott Patlin, the lead prosecutor for the city at the trial says he expects the city will re-file. The mistrial came after a day and a half of testimony and arguments in the city's case against seven people it says intentionally obstructed the St. Patrick's day parade last March.

[LISTEN]

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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.

[LISTEN]

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August 23, 2007

St. Paddy's Day 7 Trial Begins
August 23, 2007 6:42 PM

The City of Colorado Springs called 13 witnesses in municipal court Thursday to try and prove that seven people deliberately obstructed the St. Patrick's Day Parade in the city last March. The defense says that's simply not true. The City says it was just trying to maintain public safety, the defendants say their first amendment rights were stepped on.

The trial continues Friday, two more witnesses are scheduled to testify before closing arguments. It will then be up to a jury of four women and two men to decide the guilt or innocence of the so-called St. Paddy's Day 7.

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August 9, 2007

Springs Police Investigating Rev. Don Armstrong, DA May Appoint Special Prosecutor
August 9, 2007 5:22 PM

The Colorado Springs Police are investigating Reverend Don Armstrong for embezzlement, and District Attorney John Newsome (pictured) says a special prosecutor may be appointed.

[LISTEN]

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August 2, 2007

Independence Institute to Sue Over School Finace Act
August 2, 2007 6:13 PM

Opponents of a state school-finance measure are preparing a lawsuit over the plan to provide more funding for education by blocking an anticipated decline in taxes. Independence Institute president Jon Caldara says the group is also requesting campaign memos from school districts and county clerks to see if voters agreed to tax increases when they voted to give up tax surplus refunds for school funding.
[LISTEN]

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July 31, 2007

New Law Bars Gay Workplace Discrimination
July 31, 2007 5:59 PM

A new state law that goes into effect Friday will allow workers to sue employers over discrimination based on sexual orientation and religion. The law is among more than 100 going into effect that day. Others allow gay couples to adopt children and impose bigger fines on big-rig truckers who don't chain up in bad weather.

[LISTEN]

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April 30, 2007

New Immigration Law Frustrates Local Non-Profits by Sarah Hughes
April 30, 2007 7:40 PM

The Catholic Charities based in Glenwood Springs helps newcomers to the United States. One of its programs, the immigrant advocacy project, helps immigrants through tough times...regardless of their legal status.

On a recent afternoon, a soft-spoken man named Eduardo pays a visit to the project. He's lived in the valley over ten years, has a decent job, and is in the process of obtaining legal status.

[LISTEN]

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April 27, 2007

Bill to Hire More Judges
April 27, 2007 4:11 PM

Counties across Colorado would get more judges under a bill that aims to relieve the states backlogged court system. The measure initially cleared the senate Thursday after its sponsor delayed it for months while he tried to rally support for the bill. It had already passed the house chamber, but was controversial because of how the new positions would be funded. Bente Birkeland reports from Denver.

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April 20, 2007

Columbine Anniversary
April 20, 2007 12:37 AM

Friday marks the eighth anniversary of the Columbine High school shootings in Littleton. Colorado lawmakers say the killings at Virginia Tech earlier in the week make this year's anniversary especially difficult. Bente Birkeland reports from Denver.

[ LISTEN ]

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December 14, 2006

AUDIT: PRISON OFFICIAL MOONLIGHTED FOR PRIVATE PRISON COMPANY
December 14, 2006 7:18 PM

archivesAUDIT: PRISON OFFICIAL MOONLIGHTED FOR PRIVATE PRISON COMPANY
An audit report made public Tuesday says a top state prison official was on the payroll of a private prison company while the company was doing business with the state. He could reap $1 million for his efforts. Meanwhile, the company he worked for says it won't fulfill a contract unless the state guarantees it a certain amount of business. Bente Birkeland reports. [LISTEN] []

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December 1, 2006

14'ER FILM ON HOLD BECAUSE IT "EXPLOITS" WILDERNESS
December 1, 2006 2:20 PM

archives14'ER FILM ON HOLD BECAUSE IT "EXPLOITS" WILDERNESS
Colorado is home to more mountains 14,000 feet and higher in elevation than any other state, there's 54 of them. And if you're not careful, you might just run into someone at a cocktail party who has made it their personal quest to climb each one - worst case scenario is they'll have pictures or even a video handy. But one Fourteener-head from Aspen is running into trouble trying screen his home movie about climbing and skiing all of Colorado's big, gnarly mountains. The Forest Service says he needs a permit to do so, and won't give it to him. Aspen Public Radio's Kirk Siegler has the story. [LISTEN] []

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JUDGE REVOKES DRILLERS' ACCESS TO ROADLESS AREAS
December 1, 2006 2:15 PM

archivesJUDGE REVOKES DRILLERS' ACCESS TO ROADLESS AREAS
A federal judge in California has effectively voided several hundred oil and gas leases across the interior West. The judge said a Clinton-era roadless rule that was reinstated in September applies to leases awarded from 2001 to this year by the Bush Administration. From Denver, NPR's Jeff Brady reports. [LISTEN] []

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November 8, 2006

TED HAGGARD'S INVESTIGATORS SPEAK
November 8, 2006 3:42 PM

archivesTED HAGGARD'S INVESTIGATORS SPEAK
On Saturday, Reverend Ted Haggard was formally dismissed as head pastor at Colorado Springs' 14,000 member New Life Church. That happened just four days after Mike Jones, a Denver man who describes himself as a former prostitute went public with allegations that Haggard had paid him for sex, and to get methamphetamine for him, over a three year period. Haggard initially denied all the claims, and the admitted to getting a massage from Jones, and buying meth, although he says he didn't use the drug. We hear from the church panel who investigated and fired Haggard. [LISTEN] []

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October 20, 2006

ROADLESS RULES - BUSH OUT, CLINTON BACK IN ... FOR NOW
October 20, 2006 4:15 PM

archivesROADLESS RULES - BUSH OUT, CLINTON BACK IN ... FOR NOW
A federal judge has reinstated the Clinton administration's last-minute protections for roadies public lands. What exactly that means on the ground is a matter of conjecture. We talk to High Country News Associate Editor Jonathan Thompson. [LISTEN] []

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October 6, 2006

COLORADO RESIDENTS ATTACK PROPOSED NEW MEXCIO POWER PLANT
October 6, 2006 5:02 PM

archivesCOLORADO RESIDENTS ATTACK PROPOSED NEW MEXCIO POWER PLANT
A new coal-fired power plant planned for the Navajo Reservation in northern New Mexico is being given the thumbs-down by residents of southwestern Colorado. From KSUT, Four Corners Public Radio, Victor Locke has this report on EPA hearings about the power plant held this week in Durango [LISTEN] []

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October 4, 2006

ELECTRONIC VOTING
October 4, 2006 3:27 PM

archivesELECTRONIC VOTING
Republicans and Democrats don't agree on much, especially at election time. But in Colorado, both parties are pushing absentee voting this year. Republicans say it helps them get out the vote, but Democrats say its because new electronic voting machines can't be trusted. [LISTEN] []

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September 14, 2006

FEDS: NO IMPROPER INFLUENCE IN VILLAGE AT WOLF CREEK DECISION
September 14, 2006 3:37 PM

archivesFEDS: NO IMPROPER INFLUENCE IN VILLAGE AT WOLF CREEK DECISION
A federal investigation has found no evidence of improper influence in the decision to give a developer permission to cross federal land to build The Village at Wolf Creek resort. An environmental group says it still plans to sue. [LISTEN] []

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September 12, 2006

LEAVING THE ARMY, HELPING SOLDIERS RE-JOIN THE CIVILIAN WORLD
September 12, 2006 10:44 AM

archivesLEAVING THE ARMY, HELPING SOLDIERS RE-JOIN THE CIVILIAN WORLD
The Army reports that it has met it annual goal for reenlisting soldiers, and one month early. It says two out of three soldiers eligible to reenlist does. But what kinds of options to soldiers who choose to leave the service have? [LISTEN] []

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September 1, 2006

"GREEN ROOFS" SOLUTION TO STORMWATER RUNOFF?
September 1, 2006 9:40 AM

archives"GREEN ROOFS" SOLUTION TO STORMWATER RUNOFF?
One of the most contentious issues between Colorado Springs and Pueblo is what happens when it rains in the Springs. That's because the Springs doesn't have a citywide storm water drainage system adequate to handle the challenges of big storms. Water cascading off of roofs, parking lots and other hard surfaces picks up all kinds off gunk before dumping into Fountain Creek, which carries it south the Pueblo.
In this report from a youth radio group in Seattle, we get a look at an alternative idea designed to keep pollution from roofs out of Puget Sound.
[LISTEN] []

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COLORADO TOLL ROADS PART 1: RETURN OF "SUPER SLAB"
September 1, 2006 9:37 AM

archivesCOLORADO TOLL ROADS PART 1: RETURN OF "SUPER SLAB"
Activists have been fighting a proposed 210-mile long, private toll road stretching from Ft. Collins to Pueblo for at least the last two legislative sessions, and have won significant victories. But backers of the private toll road haven't gone away. On Monday they mailed notices to properties owners along the route in seven counties stretching from Pueblo to north of Ft. Collins.
KGNU's Sam Fuqua talks with an activist based in Elbert County.

[LISTEN] []

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August 30, 2006

COLORADO TOWNS FIGHT FEDS OVER ENERGY DEVELOPMENT
August 30, 2006 9:23 AM

archivesCOLORADO TOWNS FIGHT FEDS OVER ENERGY DEVELOPMENT
Palisade, Colorado, is more famous for its peaches than natural gas wells, but increasing energy development has growers worried that latter now threatens the former. Kirk Sieger of Aspen Public Radio reports on how Palisade and Grand Junction are trying to keep natural gas wells out of their watersheds. [LISTEN] []

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August 21, 2006

DARK CLOUDS OVER COLORADO SPRINGS' STORMWATER RUNOFF FEE
August 21, 2006 9:24 AM

archivesDARK CLOUDS OVER COLORADO SPRINGS' STORMWATER RUNOFF FEE
On Tuesday Colorado Springs' city council is set to vote on whether to charge property owners a "storm water enterprise fee." The idea is to raise money to repair what the city says is a backlog of urban drainage projects. In the last couple of years, the Springs has come under fire from Pueblo for failures of its drainage system, which have washed out sewer lines and sent raw sewage down Fountain Creek, but the new fee is being greeted with skepticism, mistrust and anger in Colorado Springs. [LISTEN] []

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August 16, 2006

PLATTE RIVER ENDANGERED SPECIES PLAN IN JEOPARDY
August 16, 2006 9:39 AM

archivesPLATTE RIVER ENDANGERED SPECIES PLAN IN JEOPARDY
Few issues in the west are more contentious than water, and the endangered species act. This spring, a three-state agreement to share water and protect species was announced with great fanfare. But Bente Birkeland reports that the compromise - more than a decade in the making, is in jeopardy. [LISTEN] []

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July 28, 2006

NAVAJO PRESIDENT CALLS FOR INDEPENDENT INVESTIGATION OF POLICE SHOOTING
July 28, 2006 8:15 AM

archivesNAVAJO PRESIDENT CALLS FOR INDEPENDENT INVESTIGATION OF POLICE SHOOTING
The justification of a shooting by Farmington, N.M. police of a 21-year-old Navajo man is not being accepted on the reservation. [LISTEN] []

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Posted by Eric Whitney at 8:15 AM| Permalink | Comments (0) | TrackBacks (0) | Posted to Legal , Native American , New Mexico

June 23, 2006

HOLTZMAN DROPS OUT OF GOVERNOR'S RACE
June 23, 2006 11:49 AM

archivesHOLTZMAN DROPS OUT OF GOVERNOR'S RACE
It's official: Marc Holtzman will accept the state Supreme Court's decision and end his quest for the Republican nomination for Governor. [LISTEN] []

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June 21, 2006

FEDS SELL LEASES IN ROADLESS AREAS DESPITE TASK FORCE
June 21, 2006 11:21 AM

archivesFEDS SELL LEASES IN ROADLESS AREAS DESPITE TASK FORCE
Colorado's roadless areas task force is holding its second to last hearing tomorrow in Glenwood Springs. The final hearing will be on July 19th in Denver. But as Josh Raulerson of Aspen Public Radio reports, energy development is poised to encroach into previously protected roadless areas before the task force completes its work. [LISTEN] []

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May 26, 2006

VOTING MACHINES
May 26, 2006 9:32 AM

archivesVOTING MACHINES
Do Colorado's new voting machines violate the state constitution? The Secretary of State held a hearing on that question Wednesday, because a citizen formally complained. But Bente Birkland reports that the people, the new machines are intended to help, like them. [LISTEN] []

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April 26, 2006

CAPITAL COVERAGE
April 26, 2006 1:35 PM

archivesCAPITAL COVERAGE
Owens vetoes clean air law - A compromise on recreational water rights - Extension of statute of limitations for sex crimes bill advances. [LISTEN] []

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March 22, 2006

Drilling in Colorado pt.3
March 22, 2006 12:09 PM

archivesDRILLING IN COLORADO PT.3
The state fines a natural gas drilling company six figures for violations of water quality laws. [LISTEN] []

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March 15, 2006

Capital Coverage
March 15, 2006 11:59 AM

archivesCAPITAL COVERAGE
State legislators debate ethics complaints and the budget. Eric Whitney and Dan Costello report. [LISTEN] []

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March 8, 2006

Capitol Coverage
March 8, 2006 12:58 PM

archivesCAPITOL COVERAGE
Lawmakers considered making it tougher for citizens to change the state constitution, debated increased protections for whistleblowers in the health care industry, and dove back in to regulating recreational water rights. [LISTEN] []

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Citizens Demand Gas Drilling Accountability
March 8, 2006 12:52 PM

archivesCITIZENS DEMAND GAS DRILLING ACCOUNTABILITY
It's estimated that about 3,000 natural gas wells will be drilled in Colorado this year. Since 2000, the number of operating wells in the state has grown by 30 percent, and there are now nearly 30,000 gas wells operating in the state.
So who's making sure that all those wells are being drilled and operated properly, let alone cleaned up after? Not the state, complains a Western Slope citizens group. And a report in today's Denver post says the number of state gas well inspectors isn't keeping pace with the increased level of drilling. In Garfield County, the Grand Valley Citizens alliance recently took its concerns about well clean up to the city councils of Rifle and Grand Junction. Aspen Public Radio's Kirk Siegler reports. [LISTEN] []

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