New fees for residential, commercial and industrial development start in July RBC — In what may be an unprecedented move by the county, commissioners approved a resolution to establish impact fees on residential, commercial and industrial new development in Rio Blanco County.
Tag: Oil & Gas
Boom! Boom!
In western Colorado, an energy boom of unprecedented proportions has been layered on top of a thriving amenity economy. Which will come out on top?
COGCC disputes network speaker
RANGELY — A spokesperson for the Colorado Oil and Gas Conservation Commission (COGCC) took exception to statements made by a speaker at the monthly networking meeting held in Rangely.
Region leaders gear up to protest new rules
RANGELY — A special report outlining planned regulations and legislation from state and federal government that would cripple or almost destroy the area’s economy was presented at Rangely’s monthly community networking meeting by Sandy Been of EIS Solutions in Grand Junction.
Industry wants RBC to wait 6 mos. before imposing fees
RBC — Heading the charge to address critical needs in community infrastructure, the Rio Blanco County Board of Commissioners presented a controversial impact fee proposal for residential, commercial and industrial development May 27.
Industry wants RBC to hold off impact fees
RBC — Everyone attending the public hearing held by the Rio Blanco County Commissioners on the Rangely campus of Colorado Northwestern Community College Monday was in agreement about the impacts facing the county but not how to pay for them.
Williams signs $285M deal to add natural gas reserves facilities in Piceance Basin
RBC — Williams announced last week that it has agreed to purchase SandRidge Energy’s, and other parties’ interests in the Piceance Basin, for approximately $285 million cash. The parties expect the transaction to close in the second quarter.
News Briefs: May 15, 2008
Bear Dance to be held May 16-19 FT. DUCHESNE — The Bear Dance will be held at Ft. Duchesne May 16-19. Everyone is welcome! You can read about Bear Dance at www.smokingriverpowwow.com. Click on the May update link. Rangely fishing derby set for June 7 RANGELY — The Rio Blanco[Read More…]
“Staggering” forecasts may lead to increased fees
Rio Blanco County is planning to increase fees on new home, industry construction and development
Agencies, energy companies track western Colo. water quality
CRAIG (AP) — A western Colorado water district has received a state grant to work with energy companies and local governments to track water quality and quantity in the south Piceance Basin as the area’s natural gas boom continues. The West Divide Water Conservancy District has received $300,000 from levies[Read More…]
DOW asks for halt on some oil, gas leases
RBC (AP) — The Colorado Division of Wildlife is recommending that several proposed federal oil and gas leases be withdrawn or issued with conditions in an upcoming auction to protect greater sage grouse, lynx, native cutthroat trout and other wildlife.
Wildlife vs. Energy
Wildlife researchers turn attention to energy development in Piceance RBC — Energy experts say Colorado’s Piceance Basin is one of the largest natural gas reserves in North America.
