BLM Approves Power Lines through Gunnison Gorge

The BLM has found no significant environmental impact in a proposed transmission line project that would pass through the Gunnison Gorge National Conservation area.  The Montrose Press reports that Tri-State Generation and Transmission Association Inc. applied for the easement that would cross nearly 5 miles of public land.  The BLM is accepting written comments on the project until December 12th.