Colorado’s Rocky Mountains hold much more than ski resorts and hiking trails. And its fertile prairies help grow more than cattle and corn. Like many western states, Colorado has a rich tradition of natural resource development.The mountain mines tap everything from gold to coal but increasingly the state is also seeing dramatic growth in oil… Continue Reading
Leaving it better than it was
Agriculture and the energy industry have close ties. In Colorado, the relationship is only getting closer as farmers and ranchers partner with energy companies to explore for oil and natural gas. Farmers lease their land to energy companies to produce oil and natural gas and according to Don Thorn of the Colorado FFA Association farmers…
In Weld County, It’s made a difference all around
For Carla Castro, new energy development means a strong foundation for new workers and young families in the small Colorado town of Gilcrest. She has seen prospects for a good job and a stable future improve dramatically as the energy industry has lead the state out of the economic recession. And as a member of…
A duty to protect
Landowners who own rights to their sub-surface minerals (oil, natural gas, gold, etc.) can sign contracts with energy companies to drill or mine for those minerals for profit. Many Colorado landowners are working with energy companies to tap into Colorado’s vast natural resources in oil and natural gas. As a fourth generation Colorado land and…
