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Debate begins on sweeping changes to oil and gas regulations

State lawmakers consider giving local governments greater control

DATE: Mar 5, 2019 | CATEGORY: Local News

Colorado lawmakers start on contentious oil, gas overhaul

DENVER – Colorado’s Democratic-controlled Legislature is scheduled to take the first step Tuesday toward a major overhaul of state oil and gas regulations, despite objections from Republican...

DATE: Mar 5, 2019 | CATEGORY: Local News

New Mexico nets record revenues from oil production

ALBUQUERQUE – A surge in oil production has resulted in record revenues for state government coffers and public education. But industry officials cautioned Tuesday that regulatory certainty ...

DATE: Feb 15, 2019 | CATEGORY: Business

Western Slope leaders call for stricter regulations on oil, gas pollution

Elected officials want restrictions similar to Front Range

DATE: Feb 14, 2019 | CATEGORY: Business

Acting Interior secretary to visit New Mexico oil region

HOBBS, N.M. – Federal officials say acting Interior Secretary David Bernhardt plans to visit a city at the center of New Mexico’s oil country on Wednesday to promote energy development on pu...

DATE: Feb 6, 2019 | CATEGORY: Local News

Denver firm completes sale of San Juan Basin assets

Acquisition expected to boost company’s production

DATE: Dec 28, 2018 | CATEGORY: Local News

Colorado considers new rules for oil, gas drilling near schools

DENVER – Colorado oil and gas regulators are considering enlarging the mandatory buffer zone between new wells and school property. A proposal released by the state Oil and Gas Co...

DATE: Dec 7, 2018 | CATEGORY: Local News

New Mexico marks record for monthly oil and gas lease sale

SANTA FE – The New Mexico State Land Office has set a record for its monthly oil and gas lease sale, generating more than $43 million for public schools and other trust land beneficiaries. ...

DATE: Nov 23, 2018 | CATEGORY: Business

Energy company drops plans to drill under lake, dog park

DENVER – An oil and gas company that wanted to drill 14 wells that would extend underneath a Colorado lake has withdrawn its application amid public outcry over the proposal. The ...

DATE: Nov 9, 2018 | CATEGORY: Business