NEWS

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.

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

Flanked by Democratic leaders at the statehouse – Governor John Hickenlooper outlined his top job creation priorities for the upcoming legislation session and previewed the first house bill that will be introduced on Wednesday. Bente Birkeland has more from the state capitol.

Delta County Commissioner Olen Lund left his county office on Monday. He served two four-year terms, the maximum allowed. During a break in his last regular commissioner’s meeting, Lund took time out to reflect on his tenure with KVNF’s Marty Durlin.

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

Headlines:

• Colorado snowpack very low despite December storms
• Search continues for missing teenager in Southwest Colorado
• Canadian mining company builds assets, hopes for Montrose expansion
• Over 50 Colorado hospitals start construction over last three years

Headlines:

• Governor To Expand Medicaid Coverage
• North Fork Earthquake May Be Mining Related
• Ouray's Wright Opera House Gets New Owners, Director and Soon, New Roof
• Funding Will Help Restore Endangered Colorado Fish
• Western Slope Skies