* Denbury Resources to acquire Encore Nov 3, 2009
5 billion to add fields in the Rocky Mountains and Gulf of Mexico. Encore stockholders will get US$50 per share, i.e., US$15 in cash and US$35 in Denbury common stock, the companies said in a joint press release distributed via Business Wire. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Family travel five: Resorts offer snowballs, tubing and other family fun Nov 3, 2009
Visit this family-friendly mountain resort in the southern Rocky Mountains not far from better-known Taos and Santa Fe. Bominable, a new half-mile children's progressive learning trail, features snowball throws and a ski-through teepee and fortress. (Fresno Bee -- Lifestyle)
Robot goes rallying Nov 3, 2009
Imagine driving at top speed on a steep, winding mountain pass in the Alps, or the Himalayas, or the Rocky Mountains ... The mechanical engineering students are creating an autonomous or driverless car that they plan to race up and down the treacherous Pikes Peak highway in the Rocky Mountains next year. (iAfrica.com)
Temperatures back to normal Nov 1, 2009
The front that dumped several feet of snow on the Rocky Mountains last week will pass through Central Florida today, dropping high temperatures into the low 80s. Severe weather will not reach Brevard County, however, and there will be only a 20 percent chance of rain this evening. (Florida Today)
Antelope study leads to change (22) Nov 1, 2009
File photo National Park Service managers are mending livestock fencing at a volcanic monument in southcentral Idaho to help a herd of pronghorn antelope along its 160-mile roundtrip migration across the northern Snake River plain and into Rocky Mountains valleys ... BOISE, Idaho (AP) -- National Park Service managers are mending livestock fencing at a volcanic monument in southcentral Idaho to help a herd of pronghorn antelope along its 160-mile roundtrip migration across the northern Snake... (Pocatello Idaho State Journal, ID)
Western Storm Leaves Skiers Happy, But Motorists Are Miserable Oct 30, 2009
Before it starts moving out later Thursday, forecasters say the storm could drop up to 4 feet of snow in some high areas in the Rocky Mountains. Parts of Colorado have gotten as much as 28 inches of snow from the system that shut down schools, delayed flights and caused multi-car pileups. (KWTX.com, TX)
Early Storm Dumps Snow on West Oct 30, 2009
Forecasters said some areas high in the Rocky Mountains could have 4 feet of snow by the time the storm moved out Thursday. The storm spread a blanket of white from northern Utah's Wasatch Front to western Nebraska's northern border with South Dakota. (CBS News)
UP FOR AIR: Fretting the need for a new license photo Oct 29, 2009
There are other continental divides on the North American continent, however the Great Divide is by far the most prominent of these because it tends to follow a line of high peaks along the main ranges of both the American and Canadian Rocky Mountains, at a generally much higher elevation than the other divides. Dont get lost, Tommy. (Marblehead Reporter, MA)
Hardy Bottling wins Apple Rush contract Oct 28, 2009
has won a contract with to produce its Apple Rush cans for sales east of the Rocky Mountains and in the Southeast and Southwest U.S.. The Memphis-based company has a certified organic and kosher approved facility, which was key for Apple Rush. (Memphis Business Journal, TN)
Bomb kills 6 in Pakistani city of Peshawar Oct 28, 2009
The army launched the offensive on Oct. 17 and says it is making steady progress as soldiers push towards the al Qaeda-linked militants' bases in the region's rocky mountains and patchy forests. (Additional reporting by Kamran Haider; Editing by Robert Birsel). (The Star Online, Malaysia)
Pakistanis battle Taliban after diversionary raid Oct 27, 2009
South Waziristan's rugged land of rocky mountains and patchy forest has been a magnet for militants from around the world in recent years. Foreign fighters including Uzbeks and Arab al Qaeda supporters are fighting alongside the Taliban. (AlertNet)
Steep climbs, creaky trestles, cliff-hugging curves Oct 27, 2009
As you wind through the Rocky Mountains toward Silver Plume, a historic Colorado mining town, tranquil scenes of forested hillsides and wildflower-dotted meadows glide past so slowly and languorously that youre nearly lulled into a nap. But just as youre getting comfortable, you find yourself jolted into alertness and fumbling for the Dramamine. (MSNBC -- Travel)
Climate Events Let Ice Age Mammoths Pass Far Below 40 Degrees North Latitude Oct 27, 2009
Likewise, the Rocky Mountains in North America had a similar effect. Other obstacles were areas that did not offer suitable food, as desert-like regions or the Grait Plains of North America which expanded on account of a vegetation change. (Science Daily)
Western states stress energy cooperation Oct 27, 2009
"I'm in favor of the green jobs, but I'm also in favor of the red, white and blue jobs that we have right now in the Rocky Mountains," Barrasso said. "Cap and trade will not keep energy affordable, and will weaken our economy," Barrasso said. (Havre Daily News, MT)
Pakistan forces bomb Taliban in South Waziristan Oct 26, 2009
South Waziristan, a rugged land of rocky mountains and patchy forest, is a global hub of Islamist militancy. Foreign fighters including Uzbeks and Arab al Qaeda supporters are fighting alongside the Taliban. (AlertNet)
* Pakistani forces recapture strategic town Oct 25, 2009
Remote and rugged South Waziristan, with its rocky mountains and patchy forests cut through by dry creeks and ravines, has become a global hub for militants who flit between Pakistan and Afghanistan. A missile believed fired from a US predator drone aircraft yesterday killed at least 14 militants at a senior Taliban commanders hideout in the neighboring tribal area of Bajaur, a government official said. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- Sports)
In search of native plants Oct 25, 2009
After spending most of his 25-year career helping develop new potato varieties like the Clearwater Russet, Love is taking that same scientific rigor and injecting it into native plants of the northern Rocky Mountains, in hopes of cultivating progeny that will thrive in a more domestic setting, go easy on the water in a parched climate and eventually help plant retailers aiming to capitalize on interest in sustainable gardening. "What is needed is a more consistent product. I'm applying those... (Pocatello Idaho State Journal, ID)
Pakistan troops retake Taliban stronghold in Waziristan Oct 25, 2009
Remote and rugged South Waziristan, with its rocky mountains and patchy forests cut through by dry creeks and ravines, has become a global hub for militants who flit between Pakistan and Afghanistan. A missile believed fired from a U.S. predator drone aircraft on Saturday killed at least 15 militants at a senior Taliban commander's hideout in the neighbouring tribal area of Bajaur, a government official said. (AlertNet)
US pilots flew 150 miles past airport Oct 24, 2009
Air traffic controllers in Denver had been in contact with the pilots as they flew over the Rocky Mountains, FAA spokeswoman Laura Brown said. But as the plane got closer to Minneapolis, she said, "the Denver center tried to contact the flight but couldn't get anyone.". (The Clarion-Ledger)
Suicide bomber kills eight in Pakistan Oct 23, 2009
Remote and rugged South Waziristan, with its rocky mountains and patchy forests cut through by dry creeks and ravines, is a global hub for militants who flit between Pakistan and Afghanistan. About 28,000 soldiers are battling an estimated 10,000 hard-core Taliban, including about 1,000 tough Uzbek fighters and some Arab al Qaeda members. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
Pakistan braces for attacks as offensive continues Oct 22, 2009
Remote and rugged South Waziristan, with its rocky mountains and patchy forests cut through by dry creeks and ravines, is a global hub for militants. (For a factbox on Waziristan, see [ID:nSP352683]). (AlertNet)
Hooked on the coast Oct 22, 2009
BEAUFORT INLET -- Many are drawn to the grandeur of places such as the Rocky Mountains or the West Coast, and some can't stand being away ... Many are drawn to the grandeur of places such as the Rocky Mountains or the West Coast, and some can't stand being away. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Major contractor on EpiCentre development files banktuptcy Oct 21, 2009
The contractor had regional offices for its East Coast, Midwest, West Coast and Rocky Mountains operations. Advanced will be represented by Stanley attorney R. Keith Johnson. (Charlotte Business Journal, NC)
Pakistan hits Taliban, urges NATO to seal border Oct 21, 2009
Remote and rugged South Waziristan, with its rocky mountains and patchy forests cut through by dry creeks and ravines, is a global hub for militants. The offensive is being closely followed by the United States and other powers embroiled in Afghanistan. (AlertNet)
WAZIRISTAN PUSH Oct 20, 2009
Remote and rugged South Waziristan, with its rocky mountains and patchy forests cut through by dry creeks and ravines, is a global hub for militants, and the offensive is being closely followed by the United States and other powers embroiled in Afghanistan. (For a factbox on Waziristan, see [ID:nSP352683]). (AlertNet)
Summer of the Apocalypse by James V... Oct 19, 2009
The setting is the eastern slope of the Rocky Mountains West of Denver. A flu-like disease is spreading around the globe, and has begun to appear in America. (Suite101.com)
Denmark native biking across country stops in Somerset Oct 18, 2009
The 25-year-old from Copenhagen, Denmark, who is traveling across the country on his bicycle, said that he had two intentions for the rest stop: to regain feeling in his limbs and use the Internet (Somerset Daily American, PA)
Mission Wolf back by popular demand Oct 17, 2009
Mission Wolf, a nonprofit sanctuary caring for around 35 wolves in Colorado's Rocky Mountains, tours the nation to educate the public on the ecology, behavior and need to protect wild wolves. They have been on the road since 1969 with seminars. (Harwich Oracle, MA)
Fremont asks about getting power plant Oct 17, 2009
They what wrote on Oct 16, 2009 7:58 PM:" Sure we could get someone to run it, at a cost. The county sees this as one thing; a potential income opportunity. What they don't realize is the serious O&M costs involved. (Um, maybe rocky mountains on to something, what's that not feasible??) Another shaft failure (after its repaired) and the county could potentially loose serious money.(WE as tax payers pay for that loss!!) The local community would see little direct benefit. Will, your power bill... (Rexburg Standard Journal, ID)
The New Madrid Earthquake Oct 15, 2009
The Mississippi River and the Earthquake of 1811. The 1811 earthquake near New Madrid in the Territory of Missouri ripped open fissures in the earth and tilted the Mississippi River environs so that it flowed backwards. (Suite101.com)
VIDEO from Medialink and Disney Consumer Products: Mickey Mouse Unveils Latest Train to Join Disney History, Mickey's Magic Choo Choo in Kansas City Oct 13, 2009
Mickey Mouse's virtual train tour will take him from Kansas City through the Rocky Mountains, to the Grand Canyon, through Hollywood and, finally, to Los Angeles' Griffith Park. Mickey's arrival and celebration will be shared online for all to view at. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Solar power outshining Colorados gas industry Oct 13, 2009
- The sun had just crested the distant ridge of the Rocky Mountains, but already it was producing enough power for the electric meter on the side of the Smiley Building to spin backward. For the Shaw brothers, who converted the downtown arts building and community center into a miniature solar power plant two years ago, each reverse rotation subtracts from their monthly electric bill. (MSNBC -- Business)
Phillies fall behind, rally and then disappoint Oct 10, 2009
And as they left to hop a flight to the Rocky Mountains, their best-of-five National League Championship Series tied at 1-1 and the forecast calling for 30-degree chill and snow when play resumes Saturday night, the Phillies did so without knowing who would start all-important Game 3. "I'm not concerned," right fielder Jayson Werth said with a shrug after the Phillies lost for the first time in eight playoff games dating to last year. (The Clarion-Ledger)
The Alva Roller Mills Oct 9, 2009
Grinding out flour for the war effort, it was in continuous 24-hour operation for several years, shipping to companies in the northern states from the Rocky Mountains to the East Coast, and to points even a bit south of the Mason-Dixon Line. I can still remember hearing the mill whistles that signaled the shift changes. (Alva Review Courier, OK)
Build a Steamboat vacation with air, ski deals Oct 7, 2009
Here's a head's up for yet another preseason deal to the slopes of the Colorado Rocky Mountains. Related. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Travel)
200 vultures sighted Oct 7, 2009
Around 200 of these vultures are spread around the rocky mountains of cold desert area that includes some parts of China. Indian vultures have all but vanished because of feeding on dead livestock that were administered an anti-inflammatory drug called diclofenac that increased the working life of cattle by reducing their joint pain. (India Times)
Photography of Nature Oct 5, 2009
Some of his books include Close-Up Photography in Nature and Rocky Mountains: Wilderness Reflections. Fitzharris spectacular photos have been featured on the covers of many magazines including Life, Audubon Society publications and Nature s Best Photography. (Suite101.com)
STATUS QUO: Road trips Oct 5, 2009
Sunday, October 4, 2009. The road trip - by its very "car is my castle" nature - isn't supposed to be fancy. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Push for LNG pipeline from Oregon's Coos Bay Oct 5, 2009
The Pacific Connector pipeline, they note, could easily link to another proposed pipeline, called Ruby, that would enter Oregon from the east, supplying the West Coast with natural gas from the Rocky Mountains. If Jordan Cove is really designed for export, then any private property condemned to build the Pacific Connector pipeline would be condemned solely for corporate profit, McCaffree said, not to fill a community need the way an import facility arguably would. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Deals celebrate Santa Fe's 400th Oct 3, 2009
The city's charm, romance, and appeal mix with clear, crisp weather, the Rocky Mountains' beautiful fall colors, and some special savings. Related. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Travel)
Guest opinion: Future brightens for our children Oct 2, 2009
The current insurance mess here in Montana and throughout the Rocky Mountains is stifling the economy of the new west: drained savings accounts, lost mortgages, hospital closures in rural areas, overly burdensome insurance premiums, lost productivity, and enormously costly private insurance company red tape. A nationwide study by the prestigious National Institute of Medicine concluded that uninsured children are considerably more likely to go without immunization, have far less access to basic... (Montana Standard, MT)
Having the freedom to follow dreams and achieve Oct 2, 2009
In the Rocky Mountains, I learned to collect wild foods including wild mushrooms, morels, wild asparagus and watercress. I fished for trout in the clear rushing streams that cascaded down the mountains. (Bolton Common, MA)
Formation of El Nino suggests heavy snow likely for Big Sky Oct 2, 2009
NOAA data reinforces this pattern and shows that traditionally in El Nino systems the Northern Rocky Mountains receive less snowfall while the Rockies receive more than average snow. While El Nino years do not guarantee great snow, the recent data does indicate that we could expect an excellent winter, said Dad Schaeffer, Big Sky Resort public relations director. (Big Sky Lone Peak Lookout, MT)
Prospect of Pakistani Strike on Taliban Base Draws Protest From Lawmakers Oct 2, 2009
Waziristan, an area of rocky mountains slightly larger than Lebanon, is the main Taliban stronghold in the border zone. Taliban commanders launch attacks from there on U.S. forces in neighboring Afghanistan and, security analysts say, host fighters and trainers of al-Qaeda. (Bloomberg -- Asia)
Adventure ahead Oct 2, 2009
and had turned that property into one of the most luxurious and romantic in the Rocky Mountains, according to industry sources. Under her guidance, the hotel was named to Conde Nast Traveler s list of top wilderness retreats, Vogue s list of hip escapes and Luxury Travel magazine s top 10 favorite places on Earth. (Louisville Business First, KY)
BLM eyes land near Ennis for wild horses Oct 1, 2009
The latest plan, which is open for public comment, calls for transporting wild horses from BLM land across the West to the 15,600-acre pasture, which would be the first of its kind in the Rocky Mountains. Susie Stokke, a specialist with BLM's National Wild Horse and Burro Program, said pastures like the one being proposed for the Ennis area already operate in Oklahoma, Kansas and South Dakota. (Montana Standard, MT)
Warmer weather threatens moose in Minn. Sep 30, 2009
Among other states with moose, only Alaska and parts of New England and the Rocky Mountains have large, stable populations. Maine has the most moose in the lower 48 states, estimated at 60,000 by wildlife officials. (MSNBC -- Environment)
New York bomb plot suspect pleads not guilty Sep 30, 2009
Zazi went to the foothills of the Great Rocky Mountains, but drove back about nine months later to New York City on the eve of the eighth anniversary of the 9/11 terrorist attacks that claimed nearly 3,000 lives. Apparently alarmed at being the subject of surveillance, he returned on Sept. 12 to the U.S. state of Colorado, where he worked as a shuttle bus driver at Denver's airport. (Xinhuanet, China)
Floundering El Ninos Make For Fickle Forecasts Sep 30, 2009
In addition, there was heavy snowpack in the Sierra Nevada and Rocky Mountains. In comparison, during the past four winters, Los Angeles has averaged only 24. (Science Daily)
New ring quirks revealed during Saturn equinox Sep 25, 2009
Saturn's rings are made out of chunks of ice and debris, and were previously thought to be about ten metres thick, but the heights of some newly discovered bumps are comparable to the elevations of the Rocky Mountains. We thought the plane of the rings was no taller than two stories of a modern-day building and instead we ve come across walls more than 2 miles [3 kilometers] high, says Carolyn Porco, Cassini imaging team leader at the Space Science Institute. (Astronomy Now Online)
Where did all the locusts go? Sep 24, 2009
Introduction of large-scale agriculture on the eastern slopes of the Rocky Mountains might have also played a role. Regardless, the Rocky Mountain locusts are nowhere to be found. (Vincennes Sun Commercial, IN)
Cassini Reveals New Ring Quirks, Shadows During Saturn Equinox Sep 24, 2009
Scientists once thought the rings were almost completely flat, but new images reveal the heights of some newly discovered bumps in the rings are as high as the Rocky Mountains ... The heights of some of the newly discovered bumps are comparable to the elevations of the Rocky Mountains. (Science Daily)
Prowling China's Jurassic Park Sep 24, 2009
At the place just before Chishui River flows from Guizhou to Sichuan stands a vast expanse of rocky mountains and plunging waterfalls. To date, 72,178 hectares of this has been designated as danxia landforms and is currently inspected by UNESCO experts for a potential natural heritage listing. (Xinhuanet, China)
Great West Tours of Kalona heading westward Sep 24, 2009
Joe Fanatia of Kalona is fulfilling a 20-year aspiration next year - being a tour guide through the Badlands and Black Hills of South Dakota, the Teton Range of the Rocky Mountains, Yellow Stone National Park, Mt. Rushmore and western towns like Deadwood. And he's discovered the way to do it - begin his own touring company. (Kalona News, IA)
Huge Peaks Discovered in Saturn's Rings Sep 23, 2009
Stunning new views of Saturn from a NASA spacecraft have revealed odd formations in the planet's trademark rings, including ripples as tall as the Rocky Mountains. The new images taken by NASA's Cassini spacecraft show that Saturn's icy rings once thought to be relatively thin can be miles thick in some points and include weird, bright streaks from clouds kicked up by the cosmic clash between ring particles and interloping space debris. (Fox News)
Saturn's rings bumpier, thicker than expected Sep 22, 2009
Some ridges in Saturn's rings range as high as the Rocky Mountains, revealed in an Aug. 11 edge-on inspection. "It's like putting on 3-D glasses and seeing the third dimension for the first time," said Cassini scientist Bob Pappalardo of NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory in Pasadena, Calif. (USA Today -- Tech)
Montana official warns of grizzly bear encounters Sep 21, 2009
Mike Madel says the state's robust grizzly bear population has been following river corridors farther east from the Rocky Mountains and he recommends hunters avoid dense riparian areas and instead hunt the fringes. He also says hunters should carry bear spray because it can be used quickly and accurately and is more effective than guns at preventing bear attacks in surprise encounters. (Montana Standard, MT)
Costless Collars: A Poor Hedge for Utility Customers Sep 21, 2009
At Kinder Morgan Retail, the costless collars were tied to natural gas for delivery at price points in the Rocky Mountains. In more liquid markets, such as Nymex natural gas futures, much less implied premium will have to be paid to the market to execute a costless collar hedge. (Energy Pulse, CO)
Hair Pulls Through for Woman Lost in Wilderness A Colorado woman survived by sucking the moisture from her hair for five days. Sep 20, 2009
The car could not be seen from the road, which connects Interstate 70 with Central City in the heart of the Rocky Mountains. Hoover waited for help, but none came. (ABC News)
Whiting Petroleum Corporation to Present at the Bank of America/Merrill Lynch 2009 Smid Cap Conference Sep 19, 2009
Whiting Petroleum Corporation, a Delaware corporation, is an independent oil and gas company that acquires, exploits, develops and explores for crude oil, natural gas and natural gas liquids primarily in the Permian Basin, Rocky Mountains, Mid-Continent, Gulf Coast and Michigan regions of the United States. The Company trades publicly under the symbol WLL on the New York Stock Exchange. (PR Newswire)
Department of Commerce teaches Imperial County businesses about water, energy issues Sep 18, 2009
Huerta found the information about the interconnection between different counties and states interesting, citing how a dust storm near the Rocky Mountains can affect the water flow in Imperial County, he said. Some people, like Patrick Swarthout, the Imperial Irrigation District s governmental affairs officer, came to learn more about how to move forward. (El Centro Imperial Valley Press, CA)
Hunting outlook 2009 Sep 17, 2009
And the National Weather Service predicts an El Nino winter for the Northern Rocky Mountains, which means above-normal temperatures and below-normal precipitation this fall and winter. "I think people are generally going to find good populations of elk and deer this year," said Montana Fish Wildlife and Parks Region 2 wildlife manager Mike Thompson. (Montana Standard, MT)
Wolf license sales bring windfall to states Sep 16, 2009
"But we can't use Endangered Species Act money for animals that are delisted." In the three-state Northern Rocky Mountains region, the federal government spent about 3. 4 million to manage about 1,645 wolves last year. (Montana Standard, MT)
Pet Talk: Choco, Sandman hop fine-tuned flight to freedom Sep 16, 2009
Birch maneuvered the plane north/northwest at about 265 mph for two hours, then descended through gray skies to land in Colorado Springs, where the dogs were picked up and driven 40 miles to the Teller County Regional Animal Shelter (TCRAS) in Divide, high in the Rocky Mountains. Both dogs will get some time with a trainer who volunteered her services, and within a week or two they'll be in their new homes, predicts TCRAS director Mary Steinbeiser. (USA Today -- Life)
Rosetta Resources Inc. Provides Operational and Financial Update Sep 11, 2009
Its operations are concentrated in South Texas, the Rocky Mountains and the Sacramento Basin of California. Rosetta is a Delaware corporation based in Houston, Texas. (Primezone Releases)
