Coal-bed methane

Local News

Comments accepted on HD Mountains drilling plan

Responses to environmental assessment accepted through Jan. 16

December 22, 2023

Regional News

New EPA methane emissions rules celebrated by some, cause concern for others

rules will limit leaks from over 20,000 oil and gas wells in the Four Corners

December 5, 2023

Local News

Should methane rules extend to older wells?

U.S. Sens. Bennet, Hickenlooper seek to extend Obama-era protections to orphaned and abandoned sites

October 1, 2021

New Mexico

New Mexico engages with Biden’s energy secretary on methane rules

Heat-trapping gas blamed for 30-50% of rising global temperatures

August 26, 2021

Local News

Will a new methane rule have any impact on Four Corners ‘hot spot’?

U.S. Senate votes to reinstate EPA safeguards on potent emissions

May 7, 2021

New Mexico

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

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

August 17, 2020

Local News

New methane regulations lauded by Durango-area leaders, environmentalists

Colorado rules aim to cut greenhouse gas releases

December 20, 2019

Local News

Durango shows support for Colorado’s proposed methane rules

hearing draws more than 100 people

December 12, 2019

Local News

Methane levels spike in man’s water near Ignacio

Resident searches for cause, source of pollution

November 10, 2017

Local News

BLM’s methane rule draws supporters in Durango

Supporters says rules will protect environment, increase revenues

November 6, 2017

Nation & World

Senate defeats attempt to undo BLM’s methane rule

Lachelt’s chance encounter may have swayed deciding votes

May 10, 2017

Local News

Demonstrators demand Sen. Cory Gardner support methane emission rules

than 150 people gather outside senator’s Durango office

February 14, 2017

Local News

Federal rules on methane emissions may be short-lived

GOP-controlled Congress looks to smother rules set in Obama’s waning days

February 1, 2017

Local News

BLM finalizes rule to reduce methane waste

Advocates question Trump’s plans for climate regulations

November 15, 2016

Local News

La Plata County seeks public hearing on mineral leasing

Westendorf: This seems not wise to me

August 23, 2016

Local News

Camera exposes methane leaks noted by NASA

tour shows methane and gas leaks in San Juan Basin

August 16, 2016

Local News

Study finds oil and gas industry largest contributor to ‘hot spot’

found 250 plumes accounting for more than 50 percent of methane emissions

August 15, 2016

Local News

Rep. Scott Tipton urges federal agency to get rid of new methane rule

Congressmen sign letter asking to withdraw venting and flaring regulations

July 27, 2016

Local News

La Plata Electric Association considers methane-capture project

Emissions from private company’s wells could generate power

July 21, 2016

Local News

Four Corners methane plume discussed at EPA hearing

for tough methane standards irks of oil and gas companies

September 23, 2015

Local News

Fight brews over fed methane rule

Mandate around reducing emissions could come as early as this month

August 17, 2015

Regional News

Methane hot spot begs for action

In a letter to the Environmental Protection Agency, Democratic members of New Mexico’s congressional delegation asked federal officials need to…

July 20, 2015

Local News

Denver-based energy company proposes water plan

seeks to replace water depletion

July 2, 2015

Local News

What’s causing the hot spot?

least 75 researchers study methane leaks in Four Corners

June 2, 2015