Recently, Denver based channel 7 News ran a story on a possible connection between the popular movie Avatar and Crested Butte's history of natural resource protection.

Both a transcript of the story and the Channel 7 VIDEO (includes interviews with CB locals) are available at the following link: Avatar Based On Colorado Town's History?

Here's a leading snippet from the 7 News website:

"CRESTED BUTTE, Colo. -- "Avatar" is shattering box office records, scoring nine Oscar nominations and setting a new standard for visual effects.
But could the story that's making history actually be the veiled tale of a Colorado town?
It's an isolated land where locals live in harmony with nature and on top of a mineral a mining company is determined to get.
Sound familiar?
Well, it's not the plot of James Cameron's blockbuster hit "Avatar."
It's the history of Colorado's Crested Butte."

You can read the full story and see the video HERE.

Mountain: Metals or moguls? - By Mark Jaffe
The Denver Post

This town at the end of Colorado 135 was near the end of its rope back in 1969 — with a failing mine and a faltering ski resort. View Full Story

Fight to alter law appears far from over - By Mark Jaffe
The Denver Post

President Ulysses S. Grant signed the General Mining Act in 1872 — and since then, the law has remained largely untouched. View Full Story

New bottom line for Tri-State under Obama by Michelle Burkhart

"GUNNISON, CO (2008-11-20) President-elect Barack Obama could mean higher electricity bills for the majority of residents in Gunnison County. Unless, that is, the area's wholesale power supplier, Tri-State, changes direction. That's according to a financial analysis released last week by Innovest Strategic Value Advisors. "

Listen to the report by Gunnison Country Times reporter Michelle Burkhart by CLICKING HERE.

HCCA's Climate and Clean Energy Program actively promotes the implementatipo of renewables and energy efficiency at the Tri-State level, and opposes the devellopment of new coal based power plants. Our efforts are geared at protecting both the environemnet and our local economy, to ensure that local residents have access to clean, affordeable electricity. Instead of putting their customers at financial risk by persuing increasingly expensive coal, Tri-State should invest in clean technology and energy produced with renewable sources.

Listen and view a recent PRI radio story and slideshow on molybdenum demand, Leadville and Crested Butte by CLICKING HERE.

On Friday, November 21, 2008, The Denver Post featured Crested Butte and Mount Emmons (Red Lady) on the front page.View Full Story