Kelcie Pegher

Position: Durango Herald

House committee, Rep. Tipton address price of gas at hearing

WASHINGTON — While a solution to rising gasoline prices is no nearer than before, a committee heard testimony about how the high prices will affect tourism this summer.The House Committee on...

DATE: March 29, 2012 | CATEGORY: Local News

Tipton’s hydropower bill passes House

WASHINGTON — A bill that bypasses more regulations on existing Bureau of Reclamation water canals and pipes passed in the House of Representatives on Wednesday.The bill was sponsored U.S. Rep....

DATE: March 8, 2012 | CATEGORY: Local News

Colo. gets No Child Left Behind waiver

In an effort to further No Child Left Behind’s reform, the Obama administration granted waivers to 10 states.The states include Colorado, a recognized leader in education reform over the last three...

DATE: Feb. 11, 2012 | CATEGORY: Local News

Farm work too dangerous for youths?

WASHINGTON — Farmers and congressmen Thursday advocated to protect the right of young people to work in agriculture after the Department of Labor released proposed rules that would restrict such...

DATE: Feb. 7, 2012 | CATEGORY: Agriculture

Town hall meeting focuses on natural gas

WASHINGTON — In a town hall meeting held over the phone, Colorado and Utah constituents had the opportunity to ask about the future of energy with two representatives.Reps. Scott Tipton, R-Colo.,...

DATE: Feb. 4, 2012 | CATEGORY: Local News

Tipton, others pleased with energy message

WASHINGTON — President Barack Obama’s mention of energy policy in Tuesday night’s State of the Union address brought bipartisan cheers from Colorado’s congressional delegation.Rep. Scott Tipton,...

DATE: Jan. 26, 2012 | CATEGORY: Local News

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