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Dave,

I am very concerned that the coal-burning power plants

in the Farmington area are having an impact on the snow.The locals say this time of year there is usually snow, here, in the Shiprock and Burnham area.

Apparently, the filters have been removed from the power plants that made the effect less intense in the past.

A third power plant is being proposed, with potentially even more impact. Some of the Navajo people are resisting. They have set up a camp to stop their work,and are talking with politicians and interested environmentalists. The Sierra Club is getting involved. These people are making some headway. They need more support. They have a website: www.dooda-desert-rock.net. Dooda means 'no' in Navajo.

The big business of coal-burning power plants could be

confronted by the big business of Ski Resorts! To do

nothing will be disastrous to Telluride, one of the

most beautiful places in Colorado.

Let us help stop this affront to man and nature!

Respectfully,

Leslie Olivas

Dave's reply: Thanks for the information Leslie. I have heard a little about this and will look into it more.

hey dave, nice to see that snowmaking is in progress at telluride. its the same at meadows but with 14" natural snow. so hows your new job going, do you wish you were back at meadows? (jk) . did you here that meadows is opening with limited runsfriday? oh and one last thing , Matt is doing a good job of running things! nice picK.

Dave's reply: Hi Aaron. Yes, I did see that the Meadows is opening this Friday. That's great news - I'm happy for all my old friends there. It's great to hear that things are going well. Thanks for checking in.

do you think that any runs will be opened by december 4 like even like just five or just a small portion of the moutian

Dave's reply: I think we have good odds we will be open with something by then or earlier.

Awesome pics Dave- luv it!!! as of now im enjoying florida and hot weather but im definatelly looking forward till next thursday and t-RIDE trip! Keep those snow makers goin:-)

Dave's reply: Hi Bart. Have a piece of Key Lime pie for me will ya.. Enjoy!

Dave,

Keep the Faith-the snow will be fling soon!

Dave's reply: I like your attitude!  :)

Dave,

Thanks for posting my comment.

I very much hope your influence can help in this matter of coal-burning power plants, and the Navajo's who are working to resist it.

The snow-making is awesome!

I'm looking forward to opening day!

Keep On,

Leslie Olivas

Dave's reply: Thank you Leslie. Yes, I am going to look into this. Enjoy the holiday weekend.