Gas and Oil

Regulators discuss proposed rules meant to ease oil and gas conflicts

The Colorado Oil and Gas Conservation Commission began hearings Monday on proposals designed to address complaints that arise as Colorado’s…

November 16, 2015

Regional News

Drilling boom means more harmful waste spills to come

Five years ago, a broken pipe soaked the land with as much as 420,000 gallons of wastewater, a salty drilling…

November 15, 2015

Regional News

Few wells affected by new state oil and gas rules

Regulations aimed to reduce drilling and urban conflicts

November 15, 2015

Local News

What drives high gas prices in Durango?

an affluent tourist destination plays a role

November 13, 2015

Local News

Property owner disputes ‘dead zone’ finding

State, gas firm finds die off not related to drilling

November 8, 2015

Nation & World

Oil industry must find new paths without Keystone pipeline

A sign is posted in front of TransCanada’s Keystone pipeline facilities in Hardisty, Alberta, Canada, on Friday. Following the Obama…

November 7, 2015

Local News

Former federal land managers urge strong methane rules

trade groups say more jobs would be lost

October 21, 2015

Local News

Should state’s minimum fuel octane go up?

While Colorado fills up on unleaded regular with an octane level rated at 85 or 86, most other states have…

October 18, 2015

$Is a fracking ballot question coming?$

Local News

Is a fracking ballot question coming?

Activists say ballot effort may be only recourse

October 14, 2015

Local News

Dead zone appears on Florida Mesa

Property owner questions if gas well poisoned spring

October 13, 2015

Local News

Phil’s World at heart of planning battle

Could that scene play out at Phil’s World biking park? The Bureau of Land Management-administered area could also be leased…

October 12, 2015

Local News

Lachelt ‘gravely disappointed’ in proposed oil, gas rules

sides frustrated about local-control issue

October 9, 2015

Regional News

South Park oil, natural gas prospects concern locals

Although South Park has long been prized as the home of South Platte River and for its native elk herds,…

October 3, 2015

Regional News

Judge blocks drilling rules on federal land

Lawsuit to stop rules brought by Utes, 4 states

September 30, 2015

Local News

Can you live without fossil fuels?

Advocacy group dares people to live without gas, oil products

September 29, 2015

Local News

EPA rules extend to pesticides, petroleum

Regulations focus on protecting farmworkers, cutting emissions emissions

September 29, 2015

Nation & World

States get guidance on handling drilling quakes

The 150-page report, produced by the StatesFirst initiative, represents perhaps the most candid discussion on the topic since small tremors…

September 28, 2015

Local News

Organization rehabilitates displaced Bayfield badgers

babies return to wild after drilling destroyed den

September 26, 2015

Nation & World

Hajj tragedy adds to woes of Saudi rulers

than 700 trampled to death near Mecca

September 23, 2015

$Supreme Court to decide if cities can ban fracking$

Regional News

Supreme Court to decide if cities can ban fracking

The Colorado Supreme Court agreed on Monday, to decide whether cities can ban hydraulic fracturing, stepping into a high-stakes battle…

September 21, 2015

Business

Comets return: Football, pride back in town after 27 years

boom brings back Friday night lights in N. Dakota’s small towns

September 15, 2015

Nation & World

Interior Dept.: High-risk oil, gas wells checks lack funding

In this Sept. 10, 2014, file photo, Interior Secretary Sally Jewell speaks in Washington, Wednesday, Sept. 10, 2014. The U.S.…

September 14, 2015

Local News

‘I can take the long view’

Lachelt says regulation is best way to represent gas, natural lands

September 13, 2015

Pine River Times news

CSU researching hemp in secluded test plot

12 varieties of hemp researched

September 10, 2015