Natural gas

Local News

La Plata Electric Association considers methane-capture project

Emissions from private company’s wells could generate power

July 21, 2016

Local News

Study reveals much more natural gas in western Colorado

says Piceance Basin second-largest reserve

June 8, 2016

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Oil and gas leases in HD Mountains could create headaches, county leaders say

not required to notify property owners about development plans

March 23, 2016

Local News

Aztec granny leads ‘Toxic Tour of Hell’

hours spent viewing the worst of oil and gas impacts

March 13, 2016

Local News

Time to update methane regs?

of four public hearings nationwide to be held Tuesday in Farmington

February 14, 2016

Local News

Oil and gas price declines lead to job losses in La Plata County

Situation might not turn around anytime soon

January 30, 2016

Local News

Fracking could be a balancing act in Colorado General Assembly

Proposals include compensation for both homeowners and mineral rights

January 20, 2016

Local News

Snow and ice wreak havoc on gas lines

Gas, propane trouble fire and emergency personnel during winter

December 17, 2015

Local News

Policy adviser at Colorado State University: Clean Power Plan will hit coal industry the hardest

Required reduction in carbon emissions will discourage future plants

December 2, 2015

Local News

Former federal land managers urge strong methane rules

trade groups say more jobs would be lost

October 21, 2015

Local News

Mill levy increase to go to voters

polling predicts passage

October 3, 2015

Local News

Mystery rig in south Durango could be for pipe maintenance

appeared above Purple Cliffs on Wednesday

September 25, 2015

Local News

Four Corners methane plume discussed at EPA hearing

for tough methane standards irks of oil and gas companies

September 23, 2015

Regional News

Weld County poised to be state’s top gas producer

Plata County production on the decline

September 20, 2015

Business

Oil and gas leases proposed

deferred because of their proximity to Lone Mesa park

August 18, 2015

Local News

Fight brews over fed methane rule

Mandate around reducing emissions could come as early as this month

August 17, 2015

Local News

Gas burns coal at No. 1

It’s a first in U.S. history

July 18, 2015

Local News

Panel hears effort to loosen gas exports

centers on Sen. Gardner’s proposal’s effects on small firms

July 14, 2015

Local News

How do we prevent natural-gas leakage?

Environmental Defense Fund says the oil and gas industry is wasting a valuable public resource

July 11, 2015

Regional News

Fracking in Colorado is … unsettled

A much-maligned ballot fight is taking shape in our state

July 11, 2015

Local News

County poll: Safety needs spur support for tax hikes

County residents say they will support raising taxes to purchase water in a poll completed in May. La Plata County’s…

June 1, 2015

Local News

Falling gas production may force a tax hike

Plata County is looking at property, sales rate increases

February 4, 2015

Local News

Some argue methane plan isn’t enough

‘It is a good first step,’ but White House could go further

January 23, 2015

Nation & World

N.M. gas blob targeted

Environmentalists eye gas flaring

December 30, 2014