Items by Jim Spehar — 5 items
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"We've seen this movie before"
A longtime local remembers the havoc caused by Exxon’s failed attempt at oil shale production in western Colorado.
by Jim Spehar, Jun 15, 2010 -
The Range Blog
Booms, Busts, and B.S.
Politicians pass the buck, and life in Western Colorado goes on.
by Jim Spehar, Feb 16, 2010 -
A little regulation can be a very good thing
Jim Spehar says proposed new regulations won’t harm western Colorado’s oil and gas industry and may do a lot to help the rest of the region’s economy survive the current boom.
by Jim Spehar, Jun 16, 2008 -
The need to remember Black Sunday
As western Colorado begins to dance to the tune of a brand-new energy boom, it’s good to remember that the last one ended in a total bust
by Jim Spehar, May 14, 2007 -
Black Sunday was a day to remember
Jim Spehar watches the region boom again; only this time he hopes we’ve learned a few things since the oil shale bust of 25 years ago.
by Jim Spehar, Apr 30, 2007






