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Colorado oil and gas regulators finalize new rules for the drilling industry

Changes include a 2,000-foot setback from homes and schools

DATE: Nov 24, 2020 | CATEGORY: Local News

New Mexico wary of oil downturn as agencies trim budgets

SANTA FE – State legislators kept a wary eye Tuesday on trends in oil prices and production as the number of active drilling rigs and new wells has plummeted from pre-pandemic levels, threat...

DATE: Nov 19, 2020 | CATEGORY: Local News

Oil and gas drilling could impact Chimney Rock National Monument, critics say

About 2,560 acres, some within half mile of archaeological site, could be up for sale

DATE: Nov 17, 2020 | CATEGORY: Local News

BP reports uptick of spills in La Plata County

Major oil and gas company documents nearly 20 spills this year

DATE: Nov 12, 2020 | CATEGORY: Business

Fight is back on in HD Mountains

New interest in an old natural gas field prompts residents to pushback

DATE: Oct 3, 2020 | CATEGORY: Local News

As Trump loosens restrictions, Democrats debate energy platform

Political candidates draw battle lines on oil and gas ahead of election

DATE: Aug 20, 2020 | CATEGORY: Local News

With federal regulations rolled back, New Mexico forges ahead to curb methane

State releases draft version of rules July 20, aims for adoption in early 2021

DATE: Aug 18, 2020 | CATEGORY: New Mexico

In a boon for oil and gas industry, Trump seeks to roll back rules on royalty payments

Decision will likely boost profits for mineral extractors working on public lands

DATE: Aug 14, 2020 | CATEGORY: Local News

BLM to host meetings about Chaco park plan

Four open houses will be held virtually

DATE: Aug 5, 2020 | CATEGORY: New Mexico

COVID-19 outbreak reported at La Plata County oil and gas company

State health department says four people tested positive within 14-day period

DATE: Jul 24, 2020 | CATEGORY: Local News

Bureau of Land Management faces lawsuit over oil and gas leases

Parcels located near Chaco Culture National Historical Park

DATE: Jul 15, 2020 | CATEGORY: New Mexico

Advocates push BLM to delay drill permitting during COVID pandemic

In-person visits put remote, at-risk communities in danger, they say

DATE: May 21, 2020 | CATEGORY: New Mexico