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August 12, 2019
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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 […]
July 23, 2019

Secretary candidate Andreya Krieves

A second candidate is being put forward by our Alliance’s Nominations Committee for the office of Alliance Secretary: Andreya Krieves. Andreya Krieves lives in Mesa County […]
July 23, 2019
Kevin and Bobbie Kuns

Kevin Kuns nominated for VP

This year, our Alliance’s Nominations Committee is putting Kevin Kuns forward as a candidate for Alliance Vice President. Kevin worked as an executive in the restaurant […]
July 22, 2019

A conversation with Mayor John Clark

As mayor of Ridgway and one of the Western Coloradans who delivered postcards to legislators supporting protection for the San Juan Mountains in April, John Clark […]
July 22, 2019
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CORE update

The Colorado Outdoor Recreation & Economy (CORE) Act passed through the House Natural Resources Committee June 24! Bill sponsor Rep. Joe Neguse showed tremendous leadership and […]