Gas and Oil

New Mexico

New Mexico’s draft plan for hydrogen a non-starter for environmentalists

Proposal promotes a fuel that may cause more harm than it’s worth to produce

November 29, 2021

Local News

Natural gas company inches closer to exploring Mancos Shale formation in La Plata County

wells in northwestern New Mexico are highest producing in 20 years for San Juan Basin

November 17, 2021

Local News

Durango code change snubs fossil fuels, ushers in electric vehicle chargers

stations, car dealerships and auto repair no longer allowed to develop downtown

October 22, 2021

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

Business

Latest draft of New Mexico oil, gas rules stirs tension

ALBUQUERQUE – Advocates for the oil and gas industry and the environment are at odds over the latest draft of…

September 9, 2021

Business

U.S. drilling approvals increase despite Biden climate pledge

In this 2015 file photo, pumpjacks work in a field near Lovington, New Mexico. The Biden administration has approved thousands…

July 14, 2021

Local News

Sen. Michael Bennet seeks to clean up orphaned wells

Environmental experts praise bills for increased accountability

June 30, 2021

Local News

Polis threatens to veto bill seeking to reduce greenhouse gas emissions

‘We’re not willing to give dictatorial authority over our economy to one unelected board’

April 29, 2021

Business

Groups take aim at New Mexico drilling plan amid U.S. review

Pumpjacks work in a field in April 2015 in the Permian Basin near Lovington, N.M. Environmentalists and Native American activists…

April 14, 2021

Local News

Proposed massive natural gas compressor station near Bayfield faces major setback

Company missed deadline to submit plans; project considered ‘expired’

March 16, 2021

Local News

San Juan Basin natural gas field not affected by Texas freeze

from region go to Northwest, California

February 23, 2021

Local News

Rep. Lauren Boebert introduces fourth bill opposing Biden’s executive orders

Lawmaker calls for end to moratorium on gas, oil leasing

February 9, 2021

Southwest Life

Biden’s oil and gas pause halts lease sales around HD Mountains

10 parcels totaling more than 1,500 acres were set to be sold

February 4, 2021

Local News

Rep. Lauren Boebert’s first bill aims to block re-entry into Paris Climate Agreement

member says ‘America shouldn’t spend a penny’ on international accord

January 22, 2021

Local News

Durango’s Brennan Oil Co. switches gasoline supplier

Marathon Petroleum Corp. to replace Exxon Mobil

January 19, 2021

Business

New Mexico agency settles with oil company in well case

The Energy, Minerals and Natural Resources Department said Tuesday that a notice of violation had been issued to San Juan…

January 13, 2021

Southwest Life

Five environmental issues to watch in 2021

Drought, overuse of public lands, mine cleanup top list in Southwest Colorado

December 31, 2020

New Mexico

New Mexico agency calls for better emissions rules

Flyover findings indicate increased leaks at oil, gas fields

December 25, 2020

Business

Premium oil and gas tracts in short supply in New Mexico

The State Land Office said Monday that lease sales netted nearly $17 million for the year, marking a decrease of…

December 22, 2020

New Mexico

Bloomfield gas company issued notice of violation for spill

than 200 gallons of fluid entered watercourse

December 19, 2020

Local News

Driven by Front Range, new oil and gas rules will impact La Plata County

regulations protect environment, health, supporters say

December 18, 2020

Business

US agency looks to open rare lizard’s habitat to oil and gas

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service will be accepting comments on the proposal through Dec. 21. The permits would be…

December 15, 2020

Regional News

Colorado adopts new oil and gas rules with focus on regulating, not promoting

will now work to ‘regulate’ industry to protect public health and environment

November 24, 2020

Local News

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

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

November 22, 2020