Comments accepted on HD Mountains drilling plan Responses to environmental assessment accepted through Jan. 16 December 22, 2023
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
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 engages with Biden’s energy secretary on methane rules Heat-trapping gas blamed for 30-50% of rising global temperatures August 26, 2021
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
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 18, 2020
New methane regulations lauded by Durango-area leaders, environmentalists Colorado rules aim to cut greenhouse gas releases December 20, 2019
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 12, 2017
Business Four Corners Air Quality Group plans forum in Durango Pete Dronkers, with Earthworks, visited sites identified by NASA as methane emitters in the San Juan basin in August 2016.… September 3, 2017
Senate defeats attempt to undo BLM’s methane rule Lachelt’s chance encounter may have swayed deciding votes May 18, 2017
Study finds oil and gas industry largest contributor to ‘hot spot’ found 250 plumes accounting for more than 50 percent of methane emissions March 6, 2017
BLM finalizes rule to reduce methane waste Advocates question Trump’s climate regulation plans March 6, 2017
Demonstrators demand Sen. Cory Gardner support methane emission rules than 150 people gather outside senator’s Durango office February 15, 2017
Tax on carbon pollution faces surprising opposition Opponents include environmental groups and social justice advocates October 26, 2016
California kills funding for coal export terminals Governor’s bill blocks transport to markets in Asia September 7, 2016
Rep. Scott Tipton urges federal agency to get rid of new methane rule Congressmen sign letter asking to withdraw venting and flaring regulations July 28, 2016
Local News Methane plume discussed at EPA hearing The comments were offered at a hearing by the Environmental Protection Agency, as federal regulators consider national standards around curbing… September 24, 2015
Local News What’s causing the hot spot? least 75 researchers study methane leaks in Four Corners June 4, 2015
Local News Researchers begin to study methane ‘hot spot’ of concentration in Four Corners is unknown April 9, 2015
Local News Judge rules against expansion of Navajo mine Environmental impact was not adequately assessed March 5, 2015
Local News Some say methane plan isn’t enough ‘It is a good first step,’ but critics say White House could go further January 26, 2015
