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Shortage of coal leaves some without heat source

issues limit what Hay Gulch Coal can offer to homeowners

October 25, 2018

The coal mines of Montezuma Valley, from Mesa Verde to Mitchell Springs

Coal Mine on the Mesa at Mesa Verde Jack Hamilton interview Traveling south of Cortez and to the Trading Post…

July 3, 2018

Local News

San Juan coal mine gets larger environmental review

fuels New Mexico power station, but plant might close in 2022

June 29, 2018

Local News

Email reveals potential buyer for Navajo coal-fired plant

The potential buyers for the Navajo Generating Station near Page were identified publicly for the first time this week as…

April 29, 2018

Local News

Utility investigates coal silo failure at New Mexico plant

injuries reported from fire

March 20, 2018

For warmth, some households still burn coal

residents turn to cheap fuel even as use declines nationally

March 10, 2018

Business

King II coal mine approved for expansion

BLM, Interior Department streamline decision

December 25, 2017

Interior Department scraps Obama rule on coal royalties

companies criticized rule as burdensome and costly

August 7, 2017

Public comment opens for future of King II coal mine

mine asks to expand 950-acre amid diminishing resources

June 16, 2017

What the Navajo Generating Station will leave behind

Since construction began in 1969, the coal plant and its associated mine on Black Mesa have provided millions of dollars…

March 30, 2017

King II receives moratorium exemption, exploration license

Exploratory drilling to begin by month’s end

March 6, 2017

What it means to close the Navajo Generating Station

things you need to know about the impact of the closure of the Navajo Generating Station

February 15, 2017

Montezuma commissioners endorse coal mine expansion

Hesperus mine supports local economy, letter states

February 10, 2017

Resolution to end stream protection rule heads to Trump’s desk

barred dumping coal mining debris in waterways

February 3, 2017

Plans falter for West Coast coal terminals

Industry looks to Asia; face port challenges

January 8, 2017

Tipton, coal caucus oppose Stream Protection Rule

Tiptondu1-i-syn In a letter addressed to House Speaker Paul Ryan, Tipton and others, writing as the Congressional Coal Caucus, argued…

October 30, 2016

Court to settle dispute over N.M. pollution rules

Environmentalists fears water contamination

October 1, 2016

California kills funding for coal export terminals

Governor’s bill blocks transport to markets in Asia

September 7, 2016

How Utah coal interests helped push a secret plan to export coal

Utah coal interests helped push a secret plan to export coal from CaliforniaCompanies and investors are trying to survive a…

July 28, 2016

Business

La Plata County planners give green light to King II permit

Recommendation goes to commissioners for final approval

April 14, 2016

Local News

King II Coal Mine permit may be approved next week

hearing for King II Coal pushed to March 2

February 29, 2016

Local News

King Coal seeks county OK

Plata County commissioners will finally hear request Oct. 8

September 29, 2015

Local News

Clean-air rule splits Colorado

call for lawsuit, others hail progress against carbon pollution

August 6, 2015

Local News

N.M. power plant extension ‘devastating’

Federal officials approve operations at area coal facilities

July 23, 2015