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Local health director tapped by Gov. Polis to help lead oil and gas changes

Liane Jollon to elevate mission of public safety on COGCC

DATE: May 30, 2019 | CATEGORY: Local News

U.S. officials to put off oil leases near Chaco Culture National Historical Park

ALBUQUERQUE – U.S. Interior Secretary David Bernhardt has agreed to put off oil and gas leasing for a year on land that Native Americans consider sacred surrounding Chaco Culture National Hi...

DATE: May 29, 2019 | CATEGORY: Business

Interior secretary, tribes meet amid drilling fight

CHACO CANYON NATIONAL HISTORICAL PARK, N.M. – U.S. Interior Secretary David Bernhardt met with leaders of the Navajo Nation and Pueblo tribes at Chaco Canyon National Historical Park on Tues...

DATE: May 28, 2019 | CATEGORY: Business

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’

DATE: May 22, 2019 | CATEGORY: Local News

With industry shifts, La Plata County reaches out to oil and gas companies

Commissioners hope to set up annual meetings with operators

DATE: May 14, 2019 | CATEGORY: Local News

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

Property owners appear split on whether to take the deal

DATE: May 7, 2019 | CATEGORY: Local News

Carbon dioxide group sues county in tax case

Spinoff of Kinder Morgan suit filed on behalf of small-share gas owners

DATE: May 2, 2019 | CATEGORY: Local News

Durango attorney to lead state’s oil and gas commission

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

DATE: Apr 27, 2019 | CATEGORY: Local News

BP to start aerial inspections Monday

Helicopters will survey pipelines about 200 feet above ground

DATE: Apr 26, 2019 | CATEGORY: Local News

Gas prices expected to break $3 per gallon this summer in Durango

High cost not expected to hurt travel, tourism

DATE: Apr 23, 2019 | CATEGORY: Local News

Colorado governor signs major overhaul of oil and gas rules

DENVER – Colorado Gov. Jared Polis on Tuesday signed into law a major overhaul of state oil and gas rules, turning the focus away from encouraging production and directing regulators to make...

DATE: Apr 16, 2019 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Wilderness bill gains local momentum, lacks congressional bipartisan support

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

DATE: Apr 14, 2019 | CATEGORY: Local News

Photos: Thousands take to the streets for ‘No Kings’ march and rally in Durango

Photos: Navajo Trail OpenFriday was the first day of the Navajo Trail Open at Hillcrest Golf Club

Friday was the first day of the Navajo Trail Open at Hillcrest Golf Club

Photos: Durango Fire Protection District opens Station 2

Photos: Hundreds gather to honor fallen Bloomfield Police officer Timothy OntiverosA solemn procession stretched for blocks Monday morning along West Apache Street in Farmington – a display of unity, grief and honor for Bloomfield Police Officer Timothy Ontiveros, 32.About 7 a.m., a large contingent of law enforcement, motorcyclists, friends and grieving family prepared to embark on the motorcade to the 9 a.m. service at the Bloomfield High School football stadium to celebrate the life of the officer.