Gas and Oil

Local News

La Plata County to host workshops on gas and oil land-use codes

Presentations will update residents on state rules while seeking feedback for local revisions

September 22, 2022

Local News

Durango revs up to explore phase-in to electric vehicles

consumed 275,051 gallons of fuel last year

September 14, 2022

Regional News

New rules to prevent ‘orphaned’ oil wells could fail to cover cleanup costs, report says

Updated bond amounts could total $1.8 billion, but analysts say system ‘riddled’ with loopholes

September 9, 2022

Business

Climate damage from oil leases on U.S. land gets second look

put up for sale during Trump administration

September 6, 2022

Regional News

24 states, including Colorado, get $560M for high-priority cleanup of wells

An oil well worker helps to re-plug an abandoned well on the ranch of Ashley Williams Watt on July 9,…

August 29, 2022

Business

First comprehensive oil and gas drilling plan under Colorado’s new regulations gets go-ahead

24,000-acre Bronco CAP sets plan to drill 209 wells over 6 years

August 11, 2022

New Mexico

EPA announces flights to look for methane in Permian Basin

A flare burns off methane and other hydrocarbons as oil pumpjacks operate in the Permian Basin in Midland, Texas, on…

August 3, 2022

Local News

Backhoe hits gas line in Forest Lakes subdivision; about 15 homes evacuated

was contained about 11:35 a.m. Tuesday

August 2, 2022

Local News

Durango bus service free through August

underway to shape parking master plan

July 23, 2022

Business

Utah crude trains could roll through Colorado after Forest Service denies objections

railroad would connect northeast Utah oil fields with the national rail network

July 19, 2022

Local News

Early indicators suggest summer tourism on par with last year in Durango

In-state visitation increases amid inflation, higher gas prices

July 19, 2022

Local News

Two new faces in New Mexico oil and gas

Merrion and Sean Dugan take over family businesses during disruptions of pandemic and war

July 16, 2022

Local News

Residential gas bills to jump 26% next month in Southwest Colorado

Volatility in energy markets created by pandemic and war in Ukraine are behind the rise

May 21, 2022

Regional News

Colorado gas prices hit record high of $4.11 a gallon and keep climbing

Southwest Colorado, fuel is more expensive than state average

May 11, 2022

Regional News

Democrats plan to suspend Colorado’s new gas fee – until two months after the November election

Bill 1351 is the cornerstone of Gov. Jared Polis’ efforts to slash cost of living

April 13, 2022

Local News

Durango braces for high gas prices, but optimism remains

impacts are just beginning as the summer tourism season nears

March 12, 2022

Local News

What Durango residents are saying about rising pump prices

Drivers willing to take it in the pocketbook if it puts the pain on Putin

March 11, 2022

Regional News

Gov. Polis joins other governors in calling for federal gas tax suspension

bill would suspend collection of 18.3 cents per gallon until 2023

March 9, 2022

Local News

What might we hear from Biden’s State of the Union? Colorado leaders weigh in

Representatives, strategist expect energy production and COVID-19 to be key focus of speech

February 26, 2022

Local News

La Plata County updating oil and gas rules

A rewrite will align with the state after the Colorado Legislature reshaped industry regulation

February 23, 2022

Local News

Millions in federal funding made available to plug abandoned wells

Spending could create jobs, address environmental hazards

February 2, 2022

Regional News

When gas wells are sold to small companies, can new owners afford the cleanup costs?

fear the transfer of wells to smaller operators increases the risk they will be orphaned

January 24, 2022

Regional News

Six-figure ad campaign pressures Polis to act on abandoned oil and gas wells

Environmental groups have criticized Colorado governor as being weak on climate change

January 12, 2022

Local News

New rules to curb oil and gas emissions across Colorado

stringent leak detection, pollution regulations will help state meet air quality, climate change goals

December 20, 2021