Loveland residents gather outside visitor center to protest McWhinney oil and gas development in Centerra

An Erie resident makes public comment in opposition to the sale of the Town’s mineral rights to SM Energy. Seated behind are former Trustees Dan Woog and Scott Charles, June

In a special meeting held at Erie Town Hall on June 16th, 2026, the Erie Town Council considered a contract agreement with SM Energy (the parent company of Civitas, Crestone