Coal

Local News

Life of King II coal mine extended by 20 years

Company says decision will preserve 100 jobs in La Plata County

October 18, 2019

Regional News

Navajo company keeps 1,200 workers after buying 3 coal mines

The announcement Thursday came a day after a federal judge gave final approval for the transfer of the mines from…

October 4, 2019

Local News

Real-time energy market could help Tri-State develop renewables

pool will automatically dispatch power every 5 minutes

September 21, 2019

Regional News

Fight over energy law heads to New Mexico Supreme Court

The groups petitioned the court late Thursday to force the Public Regulation Commission to take into account the Energy Transition…

August 30, 2019

Local News

Residents voice concern with King II coal expansion

Traffic, water quality and climate change top list of worries

August 2, 2019

Local News

King II coal mine expansion open house on Thursday

Proposed increase could extend life of mine at least 20 years

July 29, 2019

Local News

Coal miner seriously injured at King II near Hesperus

required transport to Denver hospital

July 15, 2019

Local News

Public can comment on proposed expansion of La Plata County coal mine

would extend life of King II for at least 20 years

July 9, 2019

Local News

Lawmakers chide Tri-State for not disclosing federal regulation plans

calls for more time to study new rules

July 5, 2019

Regional News

Colorado coal production dips in 2018

The Daily Sentinel reports that the Colorado Division of Reclamation, Mining and Safety says the state’s six producing mines, all…

March 23, 2019

Regional News

Bill to phase out San Juan Generating Station plant advances in New Mexico

A Senate committee endorsement on Monday cleared the way for a floor vote. The bill would set aggressive new quotas…

March 5, 2019

Regional News

Coal-plant owners, Navajo Nation at impasse over takeover of plant

Smoke rises from the stacks of the main plant facility at the Navajo Generating Station, as seen from Lake Powell…

March 3, 2019

Local News

La Plata County commissioners push for Denver TV

attorney general will meet FCC chairman

February 26, 2019

Local News

La Plata County commissioners want water study before King II coal expansion

Energy seeks to extend life of mine by at least 20 years

February 26, 2019

Pine River Times news

King II coal mine could be extended by 20 years

asking for public comment on proposed expansion

February 21, 2019

Local News

King II coal mine could be extended by 20 years

asking for public comment on proposed expansion

February 10, 2019

Regional News

States ask court to stop Trump from reviving U.S. coal sales

Attorneys for California, New Mexico, New York and Washington argue the coal sales have been shortchanging taxpayers because of low…

December 12, 2018

Southwest Life

Shortage of coal leaves some without heat source

issues limit what Hay Gulch Coal can offer to homeowners

October 25, 2018

Nation & World

Trump administration proposes rule to relax carbon limits on power plants

The Dave Johnson coal-fired power plant is silhouetted against the morning sun in Glenrock, Wyo. The Trump administration on Tuesday…

August 21, 2018

Local News

San Juan coal mine gets larger environmental review

fuels N.M. station, but plant might close

July 2, 2018

Regional News

Utility investigates coal silo failure at New Mexico plant

injuries reported from fire

March 20, 2018

Local News

For warmth, some households still burn coal

residents turn to cheap heating fuel even as use declines nationally

March 10, 2018

Local News

Exploratory group to study La Plata Electric Association’s future

Committee likely to look at renewable energy concerns

January 19, 2018

Local News

King II coal mine approved for expansion

BLM, Interior Department streamline decision

December 21, 2017