Grand Junction and Palisade Face Possible Drilling in Watersheds

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11min 14sec

The Bureau of Land Management has issued drilling leases for natural gas near Grand Junction and Palisade. The communities are concerned about protecting their drinking water and will be negotiating with the drilling company to ensure safety standards. Dan Meyers speaks with Jim Spehar, Grand Junction city councilman, and Doug Edwards, mayor of Palisade.