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Oil & Gas

Drilling Critics Mull Next Steps After Defeats

They packed committee hearings, waved signs and even publicly heckled Colorado’s governor. But oil and gas drilling critics saw one political failure after another in the legislative session that ended this week.

2013/05/10

Residents Voice Concerns After Parachute Creek Leak

Colorado health officials say there is no public health danger from chemicals leaking into groundwater in Parachute but dozens of people had questions about the incident.

2013/04/30

Dems To Introduce At Least 10 Oil & Gas Regulation Bills This Session

A battle over oil and gas regulations is heating up at the Capitol as some lawmakers say more must be done to hold the industry accountable.

2013/03/26

Fort Collins Approves Ban On Fracking

Fort Collins has become the latest city to approve a fracking ban.

2013/03/06

As Energy Boom Nears Cities, A Backlash Grows

Colorado regulators grappling with a historic energy boom that’s pushing oil rigs to the very doorsteps of suburban schools and homes were among the first in the nation to require companies to disclose the chemicals they use in their new drilling techniques.

2013/02/27