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THE COLORADO LIFESTYLE Experience Mesa County Preserving and Growing in Grand Junction Thanks to western Colorado energy companies. BY SARAH FAUSER N 108 JUNE 2014 Though Grand Junction reaps the benefits of a booming energy economy, western Colorado energy companies' committment to preservation ensures the stunning natural landscape surrounding the area remains a resource for all to enjoy for years to come. Encana Oil & Gas engineers innovative technology and planning that reduces the amount of land needed for drilling. One recent example? To preserve space, Encana Oil & Gas grouped 52 natural gas wells on one single location. encana.com usairwaysmag.com Meanwhile, WPX Energy has focused its efforts on not just what can be seen on the ground, but what can be found in the air. In addition to participating in a large-scale air study with Colorado State University's School of Atmospheric studies, WPX Energy has invested in cutting-edge technologies that help safeguard regional air quality. wpxenergy.com Occidental Petroleum (Oxy) is dedicated to protecting plant and animal species native to the region. Since 1987, Oxy has worked voluntarily in cooperation with the state of Colorado to successfully protect a rare and unique plant, the Parachute Penstemon, by designating 360 acres of its property as a Natural Area to protect the plant's habitat. oxy.com Through technological advancement and a will to work together, western Colorado's Energy companies continue to prove that in rugged, wild Mesa County, energy, economies, and ecosystems can, in fact, coexist. PHOTOS COURTESY OF WPX ENERGY, ENCANA, AND OXY This page, right to left: WPX Energy; Oxy; Encana Oil & Gas estled on the edge of the Rocky Mountains and just a stone's throw from Colorado's Red Rock Canyon Country is one of the world's largest energy reserves. http://www.wpxenergy.com http://www.oxy.com http://www.encana.com http://www.usairwaysmag.com

Table of Contents for the Digital Edition of US Airways - June 2014

US Airways - June 2014
Contents
Gear Up: Camping Tools
Connections: Everybody's Business
Getaway: Valencia Group Hotels
Travel Feature: Austin, Texas
US Airways Feature: New Service
Charlotte USA
Special Section: Mesa County, Colorado
To Your Health: Devereux
Special Section: Burbank, California
University Spotlight: Christopher Newport University
Industry Spotlight: Eastern North Carolina
Best of Health: Miami Foot & Ankle Surgery
Special Section: Philadelphia
Puzzles
Readers Resource Index
Your US Airways Guide
Audio Entertainment
Video Entertainment
U.S. and Caribbean Service Map
International Service Map
Airport Terminal Maps
oneworld alliance
Passenger Info/Contact US Airways
US Airways MarketPlace®
US Airways Fleet/Customs & Immigration
Giving: Miles for Good
Window or Aisle?

US Airways - June 2014