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In Stunning Reversal, Erie Town Council Approves Draco Mineral Rights Agreement
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
Erie Town Council Rejects Draco Mineral Rights Agreement
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
Colorado Regulators Issue Record 157 Violations Against Oil & Gas Operators in a Single Day
Largest single-day enforcement action in over a decade exposes widespread non-compliance, including operators running without proof of insurance near Colorado schools.
Fun Evening Co-Hosting Backcountry Film Festival
What a night! On February 25th, Colorado Rising joined our friends at Patagonia Denver and Winter Wildlands Alliance for the Backcountry Film Festival, an evening
Chevron Agrees To $1.53 Million Fine for Bishop Blowout
This week, the ECMC announced an agreement for a $1,534,500 fine for the blowout incident at the Bishop A07 pad in Galeton.
More than 60 students participate in the 2026 Youth Climate Lobby Day
We had so much fun at the first-ever Youth Climate Lobby Day on Friday, February 20th! Colorado Rising joined 350 Colorado’s Youth Action Committee, Good