2011 July « Summit County Citizens Voice

Internet Criticism Pushes China to Act on Pollution January 27, 2012

Under popular pressure, Chinese officials have begun to track the most pernicious measure of urban air pollution and promise to set new health standards and publish data on air pollution.

Violence Rises Sharply in Syria, Flustering Arab League Monitors January 27, 2012

Heavy bloodshed was reported Friday as Arab League monitors expressed exasperation and the United Nations made a step toward a possible resolution condemning the government.

In Syria, Arab League Monitors Face Severe Limits January 27, 2012

The visit, truncated by worries about volatile areas, revealed the limitations of the Arab League’s mission as the conflict shifted to clashes between armed groups and government security forces.

Egypt Bars Sam LaHood From Leaving January 27, 2012

The Obama administration threatened to withhold aid as Egypt confirmed it had kept at least a half-dozen Americans from leaving.

Colorado Independent

Tipton asks Congress to weaken water-storage regulations January 27, 2012

As part of a sustained effort to thin the federal government's powers to protect the environment, Third District Colorado Republican Congressman Scott Tipton is requesting a Capitol Hill hearing to examine water storage rules in the West.

In Colorado, Obama again ties clean energy to national security January 27, 2012

President Barack Obama Thursday drew repeated applause at a private event at Aurora's Buckley Air Force Base when he called on the country to work toward energy independence, which he called a matter of national security.

Finance execs rule today’s mad world of political spending January 26, 2012

Over the last 30 years, political contributions made by financial industry executives increased by 700 percent, according to new analysis by the watchdog Sunlight Foundation. Roughly 5,500 members of the finance, insurance, real estate sector gave $178.2 million to political committees and candidates during the 2010 election cycle, up from $15.4 million in t […]

Tipton struggles to win voter approval, but leads in early poll January 26, 2012

Public Policy Polling this week released survey results from Colorado's Third Congressional District, where first-term GOP Congressman Scott Tipton is being challenged by Democratic state Rep. Sal Pace. Although Tipton is leading among district voters, his job approval numbers come in under 40 percent.

Yellowstone River oil spill taints 50 percent of shoreline

Posted on July 31, 2011 by Bob Berwyn

EPA starts quantifying impacts as part of ongoing cleanup efforts By Summit Voice SUMMIT COUNTY — EPA officials have started quantifying the extent of the July 1 Yellowstone River oil spill, no easy task given that the fast-moving flood waters smeared oil into piles of debris and far up side channels on along the free-flowing [...]

Filed under: energy, Environment, oil drilling, Summit County news | Tagged: EPA, Montana oil spill, Silvertip pipeline oil spill, Summit County News, Yellowstone River oil spill | 1 Comment »

Tour champ Cadel Evans joins USA Pro Cycling Challenge

Posted on July 31, 2011 by Bob Berwyn

500-mile stage race includes stops in Aspen, Vail and Breckenridge By Summit Voice SUMMIT COUNTY — The USA Pro Cycling Challenge — already touted as a highlight for Colorado cycling — will shine even brighter next month, as race organizers announced last week that Tour de France winner Cadel Evans will compete in the 500-mile [...]

Filed under: biking, Colorado, recreation, Summit County Colorado | Tagged: AlbertoContador, Aspen Daily News, Breckenridge news, Summit County News, Tour de France, USA Pro Cycling Challenge | 2 Comments »

Weatherblog: Tropical Storm Emily likely to form soon

Posted on July 31, 2011 by Bob Berwyn

Monsoons persist across the desert Southwest By Summit Voice SUMMIT COUNTY — Tropical Storm Don proved no match for the persistent Texas drought this weekend, literally running out of steam as it made landfall early Saturday morning. Weather watchers were hoping that the storm would bring some relief to the region, where rainfall totals for [...]

Filed under: climate and weather, Summit County snow and weather, Weatherblog | Tagged: 2011 hurricane season, National Hurricane Center, National Weather Service, Southwest monsoons, Tropical cyclone, Tropical Storm Emily | Leave a Comment »

Morning photo: Old friends

Posted on July 31, 2011 by Bob Berwyn

The high country is abloom SUMMIT COUNTY — A pair of Summit County’s most avid hikers share some of their wildflower photos in this edition of the morning photo essay. Stan Wagon said he found this scree penstemon (Penstemon harbourii) growing in a familiar spot in the Peru Creek drainage, where he visits the flower [...]

Filed under: Colorado, Environment, Morning photo, photography, seasons, Summit County Colorado, Summit County news | Tagged: Colorado wildflowers, photography, Summit County Colorado, Summit County wildflowers | 2 Comments »

Ozomatli, Leftover Salmon headline Taos music fest

Posted on July 31, 2011 by Bob Berwyn

Two-day concert set for Aug. 20 -21 at the ski area base SUMMIT COUNTY — Railroad Earth, Ozomatlie and Leftover Salmon are among the headliners for this year’s Taos Mountain Music festival, set for Aug. 20 and 21 at the base of the New Mexico ski area’s lifts. “We are really excited about the lineup [...]

Filed under: arts and film, Summit County news | Tagged: Leftover Salmon, Ozomatli, Taos music festival, Taos Ski Valley, Taos Ski Valley summer concerts | 2 Comments »