Naturita News

Plans to build the first conventional uranium mill in Colorado since the Cold War will face steep challenges.

A company that wants to build one of the first new U.S. uranium mills since the Cold War has won local approval and now needs state approval.

A Canadian company's push to build the United States' first new conventional uranium mill since the Cold War has cleared local hurdles - despite environmental concerns - and won wary high-level support.

Deadline Approaches for Ah Haa Schoola TMs Annual Youth Art Awards Submissions TELLURIDE a 'The deadline for Ah Haa School for the Artsa TM Youth Awards is Monday, Oct.

" A 40-year-old Naturita man died Wednesday from swine flu at St. Mary's Hospital in Grand Junction, according to Karen Connor of the Montrose County Health Department.

BLM State Office Wants More Information TELLURIDE - Even as the Montrose County Board of County Commissioners were deliberating whether or not to approve a special use permit for a proposed uranium mill in Paradox Valley, the Bureau of Land Management Colorado State Office recently dealt a temporary setback to plans to expand uranium and vanadium ...

Pointing to reasons including the desire to increase the nation's energy options, the Montrose County Commission on Wednesday unanimously approved a proposed uranium mill in the Paradox Valley 12 miles west of Naturita.

Editor: I'm writing in response to the Art Goodtimes "Open Letter To Naturita/Nucla" published in the September 10, 2009 issue of The Watch.

An update on the proposed uranium mill near Montrose. Montrose County Commissioners have delayed a decision on the mill until September 30.

Company Hopes To Correct Misinformation, Allay Fears NATURITA - In an effort to help dispel what Toronto-based Energy Fuels Inc.

Paradox resident Marie Moore responds to Norwood's Tom Kyle and speaks out against the proposed Paradox Valley uranium mill... Rhonda Claridge asks the Montrose County Commissioners to not cater to special interests.

The Grand Junction Vet Center will have a peer group for family members of combat veterans dealing with post-traumatic stress disorder, family issues and more.

" The Telluride Foundation's Local Health Initiative has launched a preventive health services delivery system through area medical and dental clinics in Naturita, Norwood, Telluride and Ridgway.

As Congressman John Salazar develops legislation to protect extensive wilderness-quality lands in San Juan, Ouray and San Miguel counties, he should receive encouragement from all voters in his Third District who value our natural heritage.

Community spirit is pervading in the small town of Norwood as firefighters battle a blaze probably caused by a lightning strike.

In the Durango Telegraph, Will Sands reports news of a local planning commission's approval of new uranium mill in the Four-Corners region - the nation's first in 25 years.

" Due to her extraordinary community and volunteer efforts over many years, the Telluride Foundation has selected Marilyn Branch as its 2009 Outstanding Citizen.

Marce Mendisco is having a very good year. A pastel drawing by the 17-year-old soon-to-be senior Nucla High School student now hangs in the U.S. Capitol.

But the special-use permit is not without it's restrictions. And it's not without it's controversy.

Montrose County planners have vote unanimously to recommend a special-use permit for a proposed uranium and vanadium mill in southwest Colorado.