2016 June | Western Colorado Congress

Ready, set, hike!

Posted on June 30, 2016 by Emily Hornback

WCC and allies across western Colorado are hosting a series of guided hikes to some of our most unique and special areas. All of the places we will be visiting are under review through BLM planning processes and open for … Continue reading →

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Finding inspiration in a grueling political season

Posted on June 23, 2016 by WCC

by Dave Reed, WCC Executive Director Who’s not fed up with party politics these days? The 2016 election season has been grueling, and we’re barely out of the primaries. A strange, volatile mix of disillusion and hope reigns. Americans are … Continue reading →

Battlement Mesa residents win right to speak at COGCC hearing

Posted on June 22, 2016 by Emily Hornback

Battlement Concerned Citizens and the Grand Valley Citizens Alliance have won the right to speak before the Colorado Oil and Gas Conservation Commission on two permits that would allow 53 natural gas wells to be drilled within their community. “We … Continue reading →

WCC to host coal listening sessions

Posted on June 8, 2016 by Emily Hornback

There aren’t many words in our public discourse which spark as much controversy as “coal.” To some, it’s what keeps the lights on. To others, it’s what’s changing our climate, and harming our planet. It can mean keeping jobs – or … Continue reading →

We must break impasse over siting of oil and gas production

Posted on June 3, 2016 by WCC

by Rodger Steen, Chairperson of WCC Oil & Gas Committee Letter to the Editor in Grand Junction Sentinel, May 29, 2016 Regarding the impasse in Colorado over location of oil and gas production sites, after following the 2016 Colorado legislative … Continue reading →

Chuck Worley: Fearless voice for peace, justice

Posted on June 2, 2016 by WCC

courtesy of Tim Worley Charles V. Worley passed away peacefully May 26, 2016 in Delta, Colorado. Chuck, age 98, was known by many in Western Colorado as an advocate for environmental causes, for peace, and for action against economic and social injustice. … Continue reading →

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Monthly Archives: June 2016

Ready, set, hike!

Discover more

Finding inspiration in a grueling political season

Battlement Mesa residents win right to speak at COGCC hearing

WCC to host coal listening sessions

We must break impasse over siting of oil and gas production

Chuck Worley: Fearless voice for peace, justice

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