CRAIG, Colo. — Noah Pike nearly had the money in hand. Growing up in Colorado’s coal belt, Pike constantly heard his father, uncles and both grandfathers talk about how much they earned in the mines. Most bought starter homes in their early 20s and never borrowed a penny. After graduating from high school last spring, […]
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