Fracking regulations

Capitol Conversation

Bente Birkeland — Mon, 18 Feb 2013 14:26:20 +0000

Governor John Hickenlooper is getting push back for recently telling members of Congress that he once drank flack fluid and touting Colorado as a national model for balanced energy rules. The state's oil and gas commission has increased the statewide buffer zone between drilling sites and homes and buildings, but many Democratic state lawmakers say the rules are still too lenient. Bente Birkeland takes a look at the issue and the Governor’s comments as part of our capitol conversation series.

Gov. Explains Comment About Drinking Frack Fluid

Bente Birkeland — Fri, 15 Feb 2013 15:46:07 +0000

Democratic leaders at the statehouse hope to introduce bills dealing with the impacts of hydraulic fracturing by the end of the month. This comes as Governor John Hickenlooper is touting Colorado’s current regulations on fracking as a national model. Bente Birkeland has more from the state capitol.

KVNF Local Newscast, Friday, February 15, 2013

Eric Goold — Fri, 15 Feb 2013 15:41:38 +0000

Headlines:

Lawsuit makes BLM disclose identities of lease buyers
Lawmakers debate fracking regs, Gov. Hickenlooper under fire for political stunt
Well near Windsor spills 84,000 gallons of fracking fluid
Western Slope Skies
First Grand Junction film festival starts tonight
Paonia V-Day celebration includes protest against violence towards women

KVNF Local Newscast, Wednesday, February 13, 2013

Eric Goold — Wed, 13 Feb 2013 15:31:38 +0000

Headlines:

Gov. Hickenlooper says fracking is safe, testifies before Senate
NY town bans any discussion of fracking in public meetings
Two gun control bills pass in Judiciary Committee
Marijuana regulators in Colorado grapple with safety issues
State Republicans starting to favor instate tuition for illegals

KVNF Local Newscast, Thursday, January 10, 2013

Eric Goold — Thu, 10 Jan 2013 15:45:13 +0000

Headlines:

Diverse group of lawmakers open new legislative session
Oil and Gas Commission to study effects of fraking emissions
USDA declares drought disaster areas in 14 states
iSeeChange examines role of microorganisms in water conservation

KVNF Local Newscast, Monday, December 10, 2012

Eric Goold — Mon, 10 Dec 2012 15:26:58 +0000

Headlines:

300 turnout for Dylan Redwine search
Colorado will not sue Longmont over fracking ban
Western mule deer population declines by over 50 percent
Energy Department invests to improve solar energy forecasts
Moratorium on new cell towers in San Miguel County
Population in Western Colorado declined in last decade