Reader applauds Udall initiative
The Mountain Mail: 4/30/12 Reader applauds Udall initiative Dear Editor: I applaud Sen. Udall for giving Coloradans the chance to participate in the conversation of what legacy we want to leave for future generations. Colorado has a great heritage of wildlife conservation, fishing and hunting tradition that is proudly maintained in the Arkansas RiverValley.
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Top 5 Reasons Browns Canyon should be protected
PAGE 4 — THE MOUNTAIN MAIL — SALIDA, COLORADO — WEDNESDAY, APRIL 25, 2012 Guest opinion Top 5 reasons canyon should be protected by Nikol Noll • Browns Canyon should be protected for wildlife. Colorado Parks and Wildlife has determined the area pro- vides important habitat for black bear, bighorn sheep, mule deer, mountain
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Economic study indicates Browns designation could affect economy
Mountain Mail 4/26/12 Economic study indicates Browns designation could affect economy Ericka Kastner, Mail Staff Writer From a branding and visibility standpoint, a national monument designation will get Chaffee County on the map in a significant new way. Ben Alexander, Bozeman, Mont., associate director of the nonprofit Headwaters Economics, made this assertion when
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Headwaters Economics: Designation of national monument can result in economic growth
Chaffee County Times Wednesday, April 18, 2012 Headwaters Economics: Designation of national monument can result in economic growth By CASEY KELLY Times Staff Writerchaffeecountytimes.com Friends of Browns Canyon held a discussion concerning the potential economic impacts of designating Browns Canyon as a national monument on April 10 in the Buena Vista Community Center. Ben
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Reader responds to Kerrison letter
The Mountain Mail Posted: Wednesday, April 25, 2012 9:10 am Reader responds to Kerrison letter Dear Editor, In response to Leland Kerrison’s letter April 17 regarding his opposition to the monument/wilderness proposal for Browns Canyon He states that he doesn’t believe the area should be considered for a wilderness because there are old roads and,
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Support Browns Canyon
The Mountain Mail: Monday 4/23/12 Support Browns Canyon Dear Editor: I want to thank Sen. Mark Udall for talking to the community about the best way to safeguard Browns Canyon. Being able to hike in Browns Canyon is one of the best parts of living in this area. As I navigate the trails, I am
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Angler supports Wilderness Idea
The Mountain Mail: Tuesday 4/17/2012 Angler Supports Wilderness Idea Dear Editor: Colorado enjoys a great heritage of wildlife conservation, and an exceptional fishing and hunting tradition proudly maintained in the Arkansas River Valley. As part of this tradition, I applaud Senator Udall for generating community conversations about protecting Browns Canyon as a national monument or
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Reader supports Udall proposal
The Mountain Mail: Monday, April 9, 2012 8:30 am also this same letter reprinted in paper Wed april 11 Reader supports Udall proposal Dear Editor: I am an artist who moved to Salida with my husband several years ago for many reasons, among them the incredible natural beauty of the area, the proximity of the
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Reader supports Browns proposal
The Mountain Mail: Wednesday, April 4, 2012 8:52 am Reader supports Browns proposal Dear Editor: As the owner of Riverboat Works and an avid personal boater, I’ve witnessed firsthand the look on people’s faces as they paddle through the beautiful granite gorge at Browns Canyon. Seeing the unspoiled wilderness area along the river corridor is
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Reader writes in support of Udall
The Mountain Mail: Monday, April 2, 2012 9:03 am Reader writes in support of Udall Dear Editor: I’m writing to express my strong support for Sen. Mark Udall’s proposed Browns Canyon National Monument and Wilderness. I have been an advocate for lasting protection of Browns for years, ever since former Rep. Joel Hefley introduced a
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