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San Luis Valley ‘ground zero’ for alternative energy? Land of cool sunshine now a hotspot—but is that good?
‘Green’ has gone big and may soon
be coming to the San Luis Valley. Spurred by growing concerns
about climate change, government policy, and market forces,
a new energy land rush is rolling across the Southwest. According
to a recent Forbes Magazine article, demand for solar energy
is growing by 100% a year in the US. Energy prospectors from
around the world are buying up private land, filing for leases
and applying for permits on public lands all over the West.…
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Saguache County passes comprehensive new oil
& gas regs—including Landowners’ Bill of Rights
Saguache County Board of County Commissioners
approved the final draft of the Saguache County oil and gas
regulations on July 8. The final regulations were the result
of many months of combined work by the Saguache County and
Crestone/Baca planning commissions, citizens’ action
groups, concerned individuals and the county commissioners.
The regulations are formulated to be protective of water resources,
the natural environment, public health and safety, and to
maintain property values.… read
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19th Annual Crestone Energy & Sustainability Fair
The 19th Annual Crestone Energy Fair will be
held Labor Day weekend, August 30, & 31, with the Home
Tour the following day, September 1. August 29, 6pm there
will be a community potluck/barbeque at the Crestone Town
Park. August 30, 7pm dance to the Peaceful Warriors at the
Crestone Town Park. Free with Fair admission. (View a PDF
of the full schedule here.)
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