News

September 4, 2019
West Slope Climate Rally

“Our house is on fire.”

This September 20, young people across the world are rising up to defend the future of life on this planet. Grand Junction isn’t going to miss out. […]
September 3, 2019

Air quality workshops scheduled for Sept. 5

State air pollution staff members are hosting a public meeting in Grand Junction on September 10 at the Grand Junction City Hall Auditorium. Under discussion will be the implementation of […]
August 29, 2019

Only two days left to support our students

The students of West Slope Youth Vote are getting their message out — but they need your help to continue to be heard! Maybe you’ve seen them on television […]
August 26, 2019

Tell Governor Polis to review the BLM’s bad plan

The Bureau of Land Management released its Proposed Resource Management Plan (PRMP) for the Uncompahgre Planning Area, which includes vulnerable and valued communities in the North Fork Valley. The […]
August 12, 2019
Garfield Oil Installation

COGCC Holds Hearing in Glenwood Springs on August 21

On August 21, the Colorado Oil and Gas Conservation Commission (COGCC) is coming to Glenwood Springs to take public comment on new rules to protect public health […]
August 9, 2019
West Slope Youth Vote

West Slope Youth Vote seeks your help

The Youth Voter Initiative has a new name! West Slope Youth Vote is a program of Western Colorado Alliance, lead and directed by students, with professional […]
July 25, 2019

GMUG comments deadline approaching

On June 17, the Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre, and Gunnison National Forests (GMUG) released the Working Draft of the Forest Plan for public comment. The GMUG is […]
July 23, 2019
Roger and Tina Carver

RECLAIM update

Alliance members Roger and Tina Carver from Nucla, CO traveled to Washington D.C. in June to lobby in support the RECLAIM Act and the extension of […]
July 23, 2019
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Tri-State and the battle for clean energy in rural Colorado

1.3 million rural consumers across Colorado, New Mexico, Wyoming, and Nebraska depend on the Tri-State Generation and Transmission Association for their power. While Tri-State is indispensable […]