Division of Economics and Business Teaching Associate Professor Dr. Becky Lafrancois contributed to a study featured in The Journal entitled, "Rico tests the water for uses of geothermal resources." From the story: Becky Lafrancois, Colorado School of Mines economics professor and co-author of the study, evaluated the business potential for a small hot-springs spa, commercial-grade geothermal greenhouse, and district-level heating of buildings.