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Gov. Ritter reacts to Commissioners' continuing frustrations

Full text of April 4 letter to Chairman Hickman addressing the Lake County Commissioners' "concern that Colorado is not doing its part."
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March 22: World Water Day

Gabrielle Louise performs at The D Note in Arvada, and we release the complete videotapes of the Leadville Emergency Declaration Meeting held February 13, 2008....
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Download "Save The Arkansas"

Free music download available here - New song by Colorado singer Gabrielle Louise warns Bush and Congress of Leadville disaster....
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County Commissioners blast CDPHE

Commissioners claim the Colorado Dept of Public Health and Environment is stalling Parkville Water District efforts to solve the Leadville problem....
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In Concert: "Save The Arkansas"

Colorado singer Gabrielle Louise performed her new single, "Save The Arkansas," at the Guy Clark Swallow Hill concert in Denver, Saturday night....
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Feds offered $30 million for Leadville's $50 million problem

Denver Post -- Gov. Ritter requests long-term funding, but a long-term deal involving a handover of the treatment plant to the state fell through in 2005....
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Lamborn warns Bush of pending national disaster in Leadville

"A pattern of bureaucratic neglect over a period of several decades has led us to the potential crisis we face today. This situation can be remedied, but it will take immediate action."...
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Lake County Mine Pool Update

Summary of response activities since the emergency disaster declaration, Wednesday, February13, 2008. Issued by the Board of County Commissioners....
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Wiens: We Need A Permanent Solution

Voicing his skepticism over Federal promises of expedited action, Sen. Wiens told reporters Saturday, "It's a first step, but it's a very, very small first step."...
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Pueblo Chieftain Urges Presidential Action

Daily newspaper serves Pueblo, Colorado, economic hub of southeastern Colorado and northern New Mexico, and located downstream from Leadville....
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