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This week in Clear Creek Courant history
50 years of Courant headlines not to be confused with news
Twin Tunnels a step closer to done –July 31, 2013
A light shone through both ends of the Twin Tunnels, now known as Veterans Memorial Tunnels, as major blasting work to create them at Interstate 70 east of Idaho Springs ended. Colorado Department of Transportation crews detonated a nal blast in the 650-foot tunnel, bringing the project a big step nearer to completion.
Winds of controversy amidst pursuit of renewable energy – Aug. 6, 2008
In keeping with Clear Creek County’s renewable energy goals, county commissioners unanimously approved an extension to a permit to allow Clear Creek Power to prospect for wind east of Georgetown. e decision was met with erce opposition from local historic groups. ey claimed that wind development would possibly cause the town to lose its designation as a national historic site.
