Tri-State to Close Coal Facilities in Colorado, New MexicoTri-State to Close Coal Facilities in Colorado, New MexicoThe closures will affect about 600 employees. Associated PressAssociated Press
Wyoming Investigating Company’s Plan for Closures at Coal-Fired Power PlantsWyoming Investigating Company’s Plan for Closures at Coal-Fired Power PlantsAs part of its Energy Vision 2020 initiative, Rocky Mountain Power is looking to significantly expand the amount of wind-generated power in its portfolio.Nick LearnedNick Learned
Coal Bankruptcy Judge Asks Company to Explain Attorney CostsCoal Bankruptcy Judge Asks Company to Explain Attorney CostsVolk questions some of those expenses, including a one-night hotel stay costing $982, and wants them to respond by Dec. 13.Associated PressAssociated Press
Coal Bankruptcy Plan Approved Amid Bonding UncertaintyCoal Bankruptcy Plan Approved Amid Bonding UncertaintyA spokesman for the Navajo Transitional Energy Company says he can't comment because the bond negotiations are active. Associated PressAssociated Press
Bill Addresses Pensions, Healthcare for Miners, RetireesBill Addresses Pensions, Healthcare for Miners, RetireesIn the past, the United Mine Workers of America has accused McConnell of blocking pension and health benefits for miners.Associated PressAssociated Press
Judge Sides With Coal Company Over Wyoming Permit RejectionJudge Sides With Coal Company Over Wyoming Permit RejectionThe department is reviewing the ruling and expects to work with others to see if they will appeal, department spokesman Keith Guille said Wednesday.Associated PressAssociated Press
Talks Continue After Mine Shuttered in DisputeTalks Continue After Mine Shuttered in DisputeState officials said they were optimistic on reaching a deal with the Navajo Transitional Energy Company.Associated PressAssociated Press
New Owner of Wyoming Coal Mines Moves to Reinstate WorkersNew Owner of Wyoming Coal Mines Moves to Reinstate WorkersUtility companies increasingly are turning to cheaper natural gas and increasingly affordable renewable energy to generate electricity.Associated PressAssociated Press