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Facts and figures about oil shale development

RBC I BLM is accepting public comment on its Programmatic Environmental Impact Statement for oil shale development in Colorado, Wyoming, and Utah, including the Piceance Basin. I would like to offer the following observations, based on review of the available research. BLM and the communities in northwest Colorado must address[Read More…]

March 22, 2012 by Special to the Herald Times Comments are Disabled

Sportsmen urge BLM to use caution

RBC I As federal officials consider how to move forward on oil shale development, a sportsmen’s coalition is urging caution because no proven technology exists and the impacts on the West’s public lands, fish, wildlife, water and air quality are unknown.

March 18, 2012 by Special to the Herald Times Comments are Disabled

Lunch-n-learn Feb. 16

RBC I Rio Blanco County administrator Kimberly Bullen said the county has teamed up with WPXEnergy to host the first Lunch-n-Learn on Feb. 16, in the commissioners’ meeting room, starting at noon.

February 15, 2012 by Special to the Herald Times Comments are Disabled

Williams divides into two corporations

RBC I Williams has completed the process of separating the company’s businesses into two stand-alone, publicly traded corporations.

January 8, 2012 by Special to the Herald Times Comments are Disabled

Oil shale technology has come a long way

RBC I Progress has been made in oil shale research and development in the United States during the past year. Similar advances have been made outside U.S. borders.

November 5, 2011 by Special to the Herald Times Comments are Disabled

Rancher approved for power project

MEEKER I In an area where natural gas, coal, oil shale and oil production dominate energy discussion, Meeker rancher George Wenschhof is breaking a new path.

October 26, 2011 by editor Comments are Disabled

BLM issues final decision for Little Snake plan

RBC | A BLM decision about about the future of energy development along the Little Snake River in northwest Colorado has raised concerns and questions about environmental and wildlife protection in the area.

October 26, 2011 by Special to the Herald Times Comments are Disabled

Welle testifies at field hearing

RBC I At a field hearing held Monday in Grand Junction, chairman of the House Small Business Subcommittee on Agriculture, Energy and Trade Scott Tipton (R-CO) examined federal energy industry regulations and policies and their impact on small businesses, jobs and consumer prices.

September 23, 2011 by Special to the Herald Times Comments are Disabled

Welle to give energy testimony

RBC I The House Small Business Subcommittee on Agriculture, Energy and Trade, chaired by Rep. Scott Tipton (R-CO), will hold a hearing entitled “Are Excessive Energy Regulations and Policies Limiting Energy Independence, Killing Jobs and Increasing Prices for Consumers?” at 10 a.m. on Monday, Sept. 19 in Grand Junction, Colo.,[Read More…]

September 15, 2011 by Special to the Herald Times Comments are Disabled

Dear Editor: Need comprehensive energy strategy

Dear Editor: The increase in gasoline prices reflects the instability in the Middle East and attendant speculation in the oil markets.

May 11, 2011 by Special to the Herald Times Comments are Disabled

BLM to hold forums on hydraulic fracturing

Bureau of Land Management Director Bob Abbey today announced that the BLM will hold a series of regional public forums in late April to further discuss the use of hydraulic fracturing techniques to stimulate natural gas production on Federal lands. The sessions will be held in Bismarck, N.D.; Little Rock,[Read More…]

April 11, 2011 by Special to the Herald Times Comments are Disabled