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
Natural gas company inches closer to exploring Mancos Shale formation in La Plata County Two wells in northwestern New Mexico are highest producing in 20 years for San Juan Basin November 17, 2021
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
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
EPA issues final permit for Kinder Morgan injection well at Pleasant View Produced water from CO₂ drilling injected over 1.5 miles underground July 13, 2021
Sen. Michael Bennet seeks to clean up orphaned wells Environmental experts praise bills for increased accountability June 30, 2021
Idea of National Conservation Area on Dolores River flows back to the surface A raft enters Snaggletooth Rapid on the Lower Dolores River. The river came alive after a dam release ended four… May 19, 2021
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
Proposed massive natural gas compressor station near Bayfield faces major setback Company missed deadline to submit plans; project considered ‘expired’ March 16, 2021
San Juan Basin natural gas field not affected by Texas freeze Lines from region go to Northwest, California February 23, 2021
Rep. Lauren Boebert introduces fourth bill opposing Biden’s executive orders Lawmaker calls for end to moratorium on gas, oil leasing February 9, 2021
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
Dollars, not politics, are driving Colorado’s embrace of solar energy Installing solar utility generation is now cheaper than wind or natural gas-fired plants, and far cheaper than new coal generation January 26, 2021
Biden halts oil and gas leases, permits on U.S. land and water Administration does not halt existing operations January 21, 2021
Durango’s Brennan Oil Co. switches gasoline supplier Marathon Petroleum Corp. to replace Exxon Mobil January 20, 2021
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 15, 2021
Five environmental issues to watch in 2021 Drought, overuse of public lands, mine cleanup top list in Southwest Colorado December 31, 2020
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 25, 2020
EPA and New Mexico agency call for better emissions rules Flyover findings indicate increased leaks at oil, gas fields December 23, 2020
Driven by Front Range, new oil and gas rules will impact SW Colorado Supporters say regulations protect public health, environment December 18, 2020
Colorado oil and gas regulators finalize new rules for the drilling industry Changes include a 2,000-foot setback from homes and schools November 24, 2020
New Mexico wary of oil downturn as agencies trim budgets New Mexico Democratic Senate majority leader Peter Wirth, of Santa Fe, guides a floor debate in June at the Capitol… November 19, 2020
Oil and gas drilling could impact Chimney Rock National Monument, critics say About 2,560 acres, some within half mile of archaeological site, could be up for sale November 17, 2020
BP reports uptick of spills in La Plata County Major oil and gas company documents nearly 20 spills this year November 12, 2020
