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The energy boom in the Rocky Mountain West has been
shadowed by a much darker boom: a frightening rise in death and
serious injury
by John Mecklin,
Jul 16, 2008
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Willits, Calif., is one of a growing number of communities
trying to prepare for a post-oil world by becoming economically and
agriculturally sustainable.
by Tim Holt,
Feb 19, 2007
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A close look at the data shows that, despite some
restrictions, oil and gas drilling is on the rise in the
West.
by Michelle Blank,
Jul 16, 2008
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A BLM report issued in late 2006 appears to show that less
land is available for energy exploration now than in 2003, but a
closer look shows that appearances are deceiving.
by Michelle Blank,
Feb 05, 2007
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In Western Colorado, where the energy boom is stretching
the resources – and social fabric – of local
communities, some companies have turned to portable dormitories to
ease the housing crunch.
by David Frey,
Jul 16, 2008
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In Wyoming, oil and gas workers and the Wyoming AFL-CIO
have joined environmentalists, ranchers and homeowners in
protesting the sale of energy leases in the Wyoming Range of
Bridger-Teton National Forest
by Allison Gerfin,
Jun 26, 2006
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In southwestern Colorado, a judge has temporarily halted
the use of seismic "thumper trucks" to explore for oil and gas in
the Canyons of the Ancients National Monument.
by Gail Binkly,
Sep 30, 2002
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Near Farmington, N.M., some local ranchers and
environmentalists are fighting a push to greatly increase oil and
gas drilling in the area's San Juan Basin.
by Gail Binkly,
Sep 16, 2002
