On August 25, 2026, Erie Town councilmembers convened to repeal the ordinance that originally approved the sale of Town-owned mineral rights to SM Energy. In a unanimous vote on August 25, 2026, the Erie Town council voted to repeal Ordinance No. 028-2026, which had originally authorized the sale of the Town’s mineral interests in the Draco
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 23, 2026. After previously failing to approve a contract agreement with SM Energy (the parent company of Civitas, Crestone Peak Resources, and Extraction Oil &
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 Peak Resources, and Extraction Oil & Gas), to consider the sale of Erie-held mineral rights to SM Energy in exchange for a cash payment, an
This week, the ECMC announced an agreement for a $1,534,500 fine for the blowout incident at the Bishop A07 pad in Galeton.
Groundswell Citizen Response to Colorado Rising’s Call To Action On Fracking Near Schools In November, Colorado Rising sent an action alert email to its supporters explaining our alarming findings about the proximity of Colorado’s schools to active O&G operations and the huge number of spills within a mile of school grounds. Our message encouraged supporters
HOW LONG HAD GAS BEEN LEAKING? A pipeline carrying natural gas from fracking operations has been found to be leaking just north of Fort Lupon near a school bus stop. The toxic gasses benzene and methane were detected. It is unclear how long the pipeline had been leaking – the information available seems to indicate
After many years of legal fights and delays, more protective rules governing Colorado’s natural gas pipelines are finally on the way. New Colorado laws enacted in 2021 required the state to come up with better oversight of the increasing numbers of pipelines from new drilling operations and for the new homes and businesses expanding into
I wouldn’t wish living next to an active frack site on my worst enemy. The low humming noise, bright lights, and vibrations keep you up all night. The foul smells fill your home and your lungs. But worst of all, the constant worrying slowly consumes you. How will the proven health risks of industrial oil
UPDATE: In a 4-3 vote at a December 16th meeting, the Erie Town Council voted to approve the settlement agreement with Stratus Redtail Ranch. After the hearing was delayed a week by the Erie Town Council due to an administrative issue with publication of supporting documentation, the Redtail Ranch settlement agreement has been rescheduled for consideration at the
Crestone Peak Resources Must Re-Evaluate Alternative Locations FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE December 11, 2025 Contact: Caitt Maeve, caitt@corising.org, 720-499-4224 Sandra Duggan, sandra@corising.com, 360-620-9423 The Colorado Energy and Carbon Management Commission Votes 4-1 to STAY the Sunlight-Long Application Denver, CO — On December 10th, the ECMC Commissioners voted to delay the Sunlight-Long Oil and Gas Development