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Oil, Gas Drilling Put Our Water, Health at Risk

6/21/08

by John Fogarty

ALBUQUERQUE - Americans are ready for change and want to see more of our solar and wind energy resources developed. It is unfortunate that the Albuquerque Journal endorsed oil and gas exploration on the West Mesa next to our homes, our schools, and water supplies.     It also is concerning that the Journal has parroted the oil and gas industries’ unsubstantiated claims that they can drill without harming water supplies or public health. ...

Mora Torium for Mora County

5/20/08

MORA - Mora County Commissioners voted today, May 20th, 2008 at the commission meeting to prepare a moratorium to halt any progress in the County on oil and gas development until such time the Development Guidance System (DGS) is revised to address such industrial development as oil and gas. "The moratorium would be in place between 6-12 months, or until the revision of the DGS is completed", said Commissioner Peter Martinez. County attorney, John Grubesic is advising the commissioners on the procedures on this development.

Mora County residents warned about oil, gas drilling

5/12/08
By David Giuliani

MORA — Most speakers during a public meeting this week on possible oil and gas drilling in Mora County had a similar message — beware.

A new group, Drilling Mora County, which opposes drilling, invited a number of people from environmental groups and government agencies to speak about the effects of energy development. Missing were any voices from the oil and gas industry itself.

Organizers said they had invited representatives of Albuquerque-based KHL Inc., which is looking to lease mineral rights northeast of Mora, a first step that could lead to eventual drilling. But the company didn’t show.

The forum was originally supposed to be in the form of a County Commission meeting, but that meeting was canceled, with Drilling Mora County carrying on.

More than 200 people packed the Mora schools gym to listen to nine panelists give their views on oil and gas drilling. Some residents in the Ocaté area have reportedly already signed leases with KHL...

Neighbor county OKs drilling ban

4/25/08
ESPANOLA — The Rio Arriba County Commissioners unanimously passed an amended moratorium on new oil and gas drilling within their county, approving a four-month ban while it continues to study environmental concerns...

Ten enviros making a difference on Earth Day—and all year round.

4/16/08
Here—just in time for Earth Day on April 22—are the stories of 10 folks making a difference in New Mexico.

Area home prices fall in first quarter

4/11/08
Shalizi said sales in Santa Fe County have been affected by a company's announced plan to drill new wells for oil and gas in various parts of the county. "I know a couple of (home) sales that were terminated due to concerns about the (planned) drilling," he said.