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Russian Wheat Crisis Boosts U.S. Growers

Russia’s drought and massive wildfires have sent wheat prices through the roof. Fortunately, most U.S. wheat farmers have had a stellar harvest and are likely to help meet global demand. That’s especially the case in Colorado, which exports 80 percent of the wheat it produces. » E-Mail This      » Add to Del.icio.us

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Colorado Town Divided Over Uranium Mine

The White House is pushing nuclear energy, but is fighting a huge perception problem — especially when it comes to mining the uranium needed to fuel the power plants. Just getting the uranium out of the ground to fuel nuclear reactors is creating a battle in Colorado. » E-Mail This      » Add to Del.icio.us

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Haunted houses thrive in scary economy

Most businesses would hate to see their customers running out their doors, but in one suburban strip mall near Denver, Colorado, they are chasing the customers away — with a chainsaw. More: Haunted houses thrive in scary economy Read more here: Haunted houses thrive in scary economy

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Aspen Die-Off May Hurt Colorado’s Economy

Almost a third of Colorado’s aspen trees could be dead in the next few years. The white-barked tree is suffering from what scientists call “sudden aspen decline” or SAD. The die-off troubles environmentalists and business owners. The number of tourists checking out the fall foliage is down this year — partly due to the aspen die-off. » E-Mail This      » Add to Del.icio.us

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Documents: Mom says balloon dad plotted hoax

The Colorado father at the center of the “balloon boy” saga created the giant helium balloon specifically for a hoax to draw media attention, his wife told authorities, according to court documents. Read this article: Documents: Mom says balloon dad plotted hoax Go here to read the rest: Documents: Mom says …

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