Oil and Gas Commission

Oil and Gas Conflict of Interest Bill Moves Forward

Bente Birkeland — Fri, 29 Mar 2013 12:56:10 +0000

Bills on oil and gas and fracking are expected to dominate the latter part of the state's legislative session. A measure to change the makeup of the agency that regulates the energy industry drew a large crowd at the capitol on Thursday. As Bente Birkeland reports, it cleared its first committee.

KVNF Local Newscast, Monday, January 28, 2013

Eric Goold — Mon, 28 Jan 2013 15:33:53 +0000

Headlines:

Recent earthquake caused by brine injections in Paradox Valley
CHC sends letter to BLM, requests decision on North Fork Leasing
Civil Unions bill certain to pass with new bipartisan support
Oil and Gas commission defers judgment on new setback rules till Feb. 11
iSeeChange Almanac records unusually high rainfall for January

KVNF Local Newscast, Friday, January 11, 2013

Eric Goold — Fri, 11 Jan 2013 15:19:59 +0000

Headlines:

Governor Hickenlooper delivers state of the state address
Oil and gas commissions define new setback rules
BLM to start charging fees to boaters of Ruby-Horsethief
January is Radon Action Month

KVNF Local Newscast, Thursday, January 10, 2013

Eric Goold — Thu, 10 Jan 2013 15:45:13 +0000

Headlines:

Diverse group of lawmakers open new legislative session
Oil and Gas Commission to study effects of fraking emissions
USDA declares drought disaster areas in 14 states
iSeeChange examines role of microorganisms in water conservation

State Oil and Gas Agency Considers Setbacks

Bente Birkeland — Wed, 09 Jan 2013 15:43:17 +0000

Members of the Colorado Oil and Gas commission wrap up a three day hearing in Denver today – at stake are new rules to oversee a new boom in oil and gas drilling. At the heart of those rules changing how far a drill rig can be from homes and schools. Bente Birkeland has more.

KVNF Local Newscast, January 9, 2013

Eric Goold — Wed, 09 Jan 2013 15:30:18 +0000

Headlines:

Young brothers deaths at Powderhorn ruled accidental
Oil and gas commission sets setback rules
Couple's death on Grand Mesa could have been avoided
Sen. Bennet initiates statewide workshops about exports
2011 work related fatalities climbed slightly
CBI misses chance to fund masses of gun background checks

KVNF Local Newscast, Tuesday, January 8, 2013

Eric Goold — Tue, 08 Jan 2013 15:33:15 +0000

Headlines:

Oil and gas commission sets new rules and regulations
Paonia resident Olen Lund finishes service as Delta commissioner
Governor Hickenlooper identifies top priorities in new session
Delta Hospital gets top rating for second year in a row
Fruita wins GOCO grant to finish bike park

State Commission Considers Oil and Gas Setbacks

Bente Birkeland — Wed, 12 Dec 2012 15:30:11 +0000

Energy regulators in Colorado are examining whether to increase the distance between oil and gas drilling sites and buildings such as schools and homes. They’re also considering a water-testing requirement that would need to be done before and after drilling takes place.

KVNF Local Newscast, Wednesday, December 12, 2012

Eric Goold — Wed, 12 Dec 2012 15:23:47 +0000

Headlines:

Oil and gas commission discusses setbacks
Foreclosure rates in state down, but up in Mesa County
Salazar limits the number of wild horses BLM can sell
Colorado National Monument to close during storms
Powderhorn Mountain Resort set to open Saturday
Mesa County Libraries running a Gift Tree program