Environment
Planning Commission hears Nestlé proposal(6)
A Nestlé Waters representative presented their application for proposed development of the Ruby Mountain and Bighorn Springs in Chaffee County.
National news hits home, wilderness activist’s mom is BV Finance Director(2)
BV Finance Director Christine DeChristopher worries about her now-famous activist son’s future.
Massive solar plant just over the horizon(3)
Salida students visited the 8.22 megawatt SunEdison solar photovoltaic plant, one of the world’s largest, near Alamosa, Colorado. The electricity produced there helps Xcel Energy comply with Amendment 37 and Colorado’s new renewable energy standard.
Dialogue heats up as geothermal energy prospect brightens(1)
Mount Princeton Geothermal LLC’s proposed energy project in Chaffee County’s Chalk Creek Canyon could provide power to upwards of 4,000 homes.
UAWCD, Salida explore Nestlé approach(0)
Officials from Salida and the Upper Arkansas Water Conservancy District are exploring options for collaboration on the Nestlé Waters project.
Salida and UAWCD meet to discuss Nestlé(0)
Representatives of the City of Sailda and Upper Arkansas Water Conservancy District will meet to discuss leasing 200-acre feet of water to Nestlé Waters North America. Nestlé Waters has purchased and optioned property near Nathrop, and is proposing to develop Ruby Mountain and Bighorn springs to supply a new bottling facility in Denver.
Arkansas River is the lifeblood of our communities(0)
The Upper Arkansas River flows out of the high peaks above Leadville, Colorado on a journey that eventually leads to its confluence with the Mississippi in the State of Arkansas. In Chaffee County the Arkansas River has always served as the figurative and literal lifeblood of our communities. From fueling historic industry and agriculture to serving as the foundation of our current tourist based economy; the Ark is central to the identity of our high mountain valley.
Hot springs eyed for renewable energy project(0)
Could the same forces that heat the water at Mount Princeton and Cottonwood hot springs resorts, be harnessed to power nearly half of all Chaffee County households?
BBI offers to help green Salida(0)
The Salida City Council recently heard the details of BBI International’s community sustainability program which encourages municipalities to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and promote energy self-reliance and local economic development.
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