Southeast's Labor Market and Economy: Potash Development in Dry Valley looks promising

Thursday, January 26, 2012

Potash Development in Dry Valley looks promising

A huge potash deposit was discovered years ago when extensive drilling for oil, gas and uranium was taking place in the Anticline Overlook area of Dry Valley. K2O has promised that all company offices and support operations will be located in Monticello, a huge stimulus to the local economy. San Juan Record

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