Results for keyword: drill rigs
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A former energy company lawyer now fights for the other side
Attorney Lance Astrella represents landowners coping with oil and gas development on their doorsteps.
by April Reese, Jul 29, 2011 -
Man Camp
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, Jan 22, 2007 -
Safety first
Steve Ficklin is an oil and gas safety inspector for the Bureau of Land Management in western Colorado
by Stephanie Paige Ogburn, Aug 21, 2006 -
Valle Vidal Coalition gathers momentum
As drill rigs get closer to New Mexico’s Valle Vidal, the coalition seeking to protect the area is attracting more support
by John Pape, Apr 17, 2006 -
Energy company stakes out wildlife refuge
Yates Petroleum Co. plans to drill two gas wells in New Mexico’s Bitter Lake National Wildlife Refuge
by April Reese, Mar 06, 2006 -
The Latest Bounce
Grazing fees to be cut; Russian drill rigs coming to Colorado; new power plant on Navajo Nation gets big tax break; Washington may become sixth Western state with renewable energy standards
by Jodi Peterson, Feb 20, 2006 -
The Final Energy Frontier
The end of the oil and gas era may be in sight, but the current energy boom in the West means that a rough and wild ride is still ahead
by Matt Jenkins, Dec 12, 2005 -
Methamphetamine fuels the West's oil and gas boom
In Craig, Colo., Moffatt County Sheriff Buddy Grinstead fights an epidemic of methamphetamine use on the oil and gas rigs
by Patrick Farrell, Oct 03, 2005 -
The Latest Bounce
California Coastal Commission rejects 36 oil and gas leases; EPA proposes two-stage regulation for radiation exposure at Yucca Mountain; developer’s attorneys have to pay legal fees in lawsuit against environmentalist; wannabe border patrol volunteer lose
by Matt Jenkins, Sep 05, 2005 -
Whose rules rule on Otero Mesa?
New Mexico Gov. Bill Richardson is fighting to keep the oil and gas industry away from Otero Mesa, but the federal government is equally determined to let the drilling begin
by Laura Paskus, Mar 07, 2005






