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Water rights settlement helps protect San Miguel River health
Sheep Mountain Alliance and San Miguel County recently settled a water rights case filed by the San Miguel Water Conservancy District (SMWCD) for a water project that could have diverted up to 675 cubic feet per second (c.f.s.) of water from the San Miguel River and its tributaries. Although the project was never constructed, the plan included three reservoirs, one of which would have flooded parts of Placerville and Highway 145.
Hon. D. Cory Jackson appointed Chief Judge of the 7th Judicial District
Colorado Supreme Court Chief Justice Brian D. Boatright has appointed the Hon. D. Cory Jackson to serve as chief judge in the 7th Judicial District (Delta, Gunnison, Hinsdale, Montrose, Ouray, and San Miguel counties). As of July 1, Judge Jackson will replace the Hon. J. Steven Patrick, who was appointed...
Planning commission discusses mineral exploration permit
Highbury Resources, a subsidiary of Anfield Energy, has applied for a permit for exploratory uranium and vanadium prospecting near Slick Rock, about 65 miles west of Telluride in San Miguel County. (Courtesy image)
TriCounty Health Network helps make driving accessible
TriCounty Health Network, through its Community Driver’s License Program, “Cómo Obtener Su Licencia de Conducir,” is making driving easier and safer for everyone in San Miguel County by helping undocumented Coloradoans obtain their driver’s licenses. In 2013, Colorado passed the Colorado Road and Community Safety...
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