Lease sales: Government waste at work
Dear Editor:
Here's a deal: Lease an acre of land in the North Fork Valley for 10 years for $19.50. Yes, that's right, $2 down and $1.50-$2 a year for 10 years.
BLM is determined to cram fracking down our throats
Dear Editor:
Despite the nearly unanimous opposition to possible fracking in our highly-sensitive area, the BLM unfortunately is trying to cram down our collective throats this eventuality. I suppose the BLM is likely feeling pressures from above to go after every source of revenue and every drop of gas/oil.
Industry can not be allowed to impact our health
Dear Editor:
We cannot allow industry on any level to affect the health of our communities. Industry, be it hen houses in residential neighborhoods or oil and gas or coal production, belongs in areas specifically designated for industry and not affecting our existing communities by polluting our air, water and food.
Gravel pit threatens tranquility of retirement home
Dear Editor:
My name is Estelle Jackson and my husband and I purchased our property at 38948 Indian Head Lane in the 1970s. At the time my husband built our dream home in which we would spend the rest of our lives.
BLM, don’t be dissuaded by vocal minority
Dear Editor:
We hope the BLM refrains from rolling over to attempts to halt the North Fork Valley February 2013 gas lease sale.
I live in the North Fork Valley, actually in Paonia just across the street from a lease parcel, and hope that the lease sale goes forward; at least to the next step.
Wind power helps save water
Dear Editor:
During Colorado's ongoing drought, the importance of cooperation with our neighbor to the south was highlighted in the Colorado Water Conservation Board press release, "Colorado part of historic water treaty with Mexico," printed in the Delta County Independent on Nov. 26.
North Fork oil/gas lease sales are still a bad idea
Dear Editor:
The BLM's recent an-nouncement of a proposed 20,000-acre oil and gas lease sale in the North Fork Valley proves it institutionally entrenched in persistent indifference to the clearly stated will of the people. Worse still, they demonstrate fawning submissiveness to obsolete processes elevating the business plans of extractive industry over the needs of sustainable human communities.
Care enough to be counted
Dear Editor:
The elections are finally over and we have what we have, like it or not. It will be more than interesting to see what develops over the next few weeks.
Congrats to area football teams
Dear Editor:
Congrats to Cedaredge, Hotchkiss and all the other teams in the valley for their efforts this football season!
Ron Hanks
Hotchkiss
Either way, America loses
Dear Editor:
There was a great deal of discussion about our country's troubling financial situation during this year's election. Deservedly so, our $16 trillion national debt was widely discussed.