Gas and Oil

Local News

BP fined for 3 spills in La Plata County, will pay $12.5M to fix pipelines

Company says infrastructure in Southwest Colorado ‘good for service’

May 22, 2019

Catamount Energy offers $5,000 to Ignacio-area residents to waive county well regulations

Property owners appear split on whether to take the deal

May 9, 2019

Business

Durango attorney to lead state’s oil and gas commission

Jeff Robbins fought for surface owners’ rights in La Plata County

April 26, 2019

Local News

Summer gas prices expected to crest north of $3

High cost not expected to hurt travel, tourism

April 23, 2019

Local News

Wilderness bill gains local momentum, lacks congressional bipartisan support

County commissioners, mayors and ranchers travel to the nation’s capital

April 14, 2019

Local News

What will oil and gas reform mean for Colorado?

Two scenarios: One of harmony, another of economic devastation

March 20, 2019

Local News

Utah oil spill reaches San Juan River

EPA responds to manage cleanup

March 7, 2019

Senators give initial approval to overhaul of oil and gas regulations

Committee advances bill on party-line vote

March 6, 2019

Local News

Debate begins on sweeping changes to oil and gas regulations

State lawmakers consider giving local governments greater control

March 5, 2019

Local News

Colorado lawmakers start on contentious oil, gas overhaul

DENVER – Colorado’s Democratic-controlled Legislature is scheduled to take the first step Tuesday toward a major overhaul of state oil…

March 5, 2019

Business

New Mexico nets record revenues from oil production

Pump jacks work in a field near Lovington, N.M. Oil production in New Mexico has surged, resulting in record revenues…

February 15, 2019

Business

Western Slope leaders call for stricter regulations on oil, gas pollution

Elected officials want restrictions similar to Front Range

February 14, 2019

Local News

Acting Interior secretary to visit New Mexico oil region

HOBBS, N.M. – Federal officials say acting Interior Secretary David Bernhardt plans to visit a city at the center of…

February 6, 2019

Local News

Denver firm completes sale of San Juan Basin assets

Acquisition expected to boost company’s production

December 28, 2018

Local News

Colorado considers new rules for oil, gas drilling near schools

DENVER – Colorado oil and gas regulators are considering enlarging the mandatory buffer zone between new wells and school property.…

December 7, 2018

Business

New Mexico marks record for monthly oil and gas lease sale

SANTA FE – The New Mexico State Land Office has set a record for its monthly oil and gas lease…

November 23, 2018

Energy company drops plans to drill under lake, dog park

DENVER – An oil and gas company that wanted to drill 14 wells that would extend underneath a Colorado lake…

November 9, 2018

Local News

Denver firm buys San Juan Basin oil wells

DJR Energy purchases assets from Encana for $480 million

October 1, 2018

Local News

BP looks to pull out of Southwest Colorado, northern New Mexico

Company intends to sell its assets in San Juan Basin

August 25, 2018

Local News

Utah BLM sells oil and gas leases near Hovenweep

Park managers fear impacts of noise, lighting and pollution

April 20, 2018

Local News

Oil and gas drilling could ramp up in Southwest Colorado

Feds order more oil and gas lease sales; shorter protest period expected

April 18, 2018

Business

Firm narrows potential buyers for Arizona coal-fired plant

FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. — An investment firm tasked with finding a new owner for an Arizona coal plant says it’s focused…

April 12, 2018

Local News

Colorado state revenue expected to rise, give budget a boost

Oil production in Colorado is at a record high, with an estimated value surpassing $10 billion.Associated Press file DENVER –…

March 20, 2018

Local News

Oil and gas lease sale spurs dozens of protests

BLM receives 120 protests

January 26, 2018