Wildfire danger lower this year, but still serious

May 23, 2010 · Posted in Environment · Comments Off 

Sean McCaffrey of the Roosevelt National Forest fire crew digs a line around the West Creek Fire west of Glen Haven last year. The fire, which burned about an acre of steep, rocky terrain, was sparked by a lightning strike. | Photo: Walt Hester, Estes Park Trail Gazette

CENTENNIAL, Colo. (AP) — Gov. Bill Ritter says wetter than usual conditions have reduced the fire danger this year but the state is ready if there is a major wildfire on the Western Slope.

Officials have warned that the continuing bark beetle infestation has left Colorado’s high country at risk of a major fire. Read more

Valmont coal plant could close

March 21, 2010 · Posted in Energy · Comments Off 


Valmont power station

Valmont's coal plant could close if a new Colorado General Assembly bill passes. | flickr user smazurov

Here’s a bit of a surprise — the Valmont coal plant, which gets an awful lot of attention just for being a coal power plant in Boulder, might close if a new Colorado bill passes. Read more