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Fake BLM lease bidder convicted of two felonies

Fake BLM lease bidder convicted of two felonies

Environmental activist Tim DeChristopher was convicted yesterday of two felony counts. DeChristopher was on trial for bidding on more than…

Caution urged on natural gas development

Caution urged on natural gas development

Interior Sec. Ken Salazar called this week for natural gas firms to reveal the chemical stew used in hydraulic fracturing on federal lands.

Minerals agency to split up

Minerals agency to split up

The scandal-ridden Mineral Management Service that oversees oil and gas leasing, off-shore drilling and royalties is getting a haircut.

Sagebrush stirrings

Sagebrush stirrings

It's springtime in the Rockies and you know what that means. It's get-your-states-rights-declare-sovereignty-from-the-big-bad-feds on.

Public gets say on drilling

Public gets say on drilling

New BLM policies on oil and gas leases aim to reverse the Bush Administration's 'anywhere, anyhow' attitude on public lands.

Salazar eyes energy leases

Salazar eyes energy leases

A promise to scrutinize fossil fuel energy development on federal lands is simultaneously raising hackles and hopes so it must be good.

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