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El Paso County passes version of oil and gas regs

January 31, 2012 10:36 PM

On the eve of a four-month moratorium ending on oil and gas operations, on Tuesday El Paso County Commissioners passed regulations to handle the industry moving forward; even with state officials expressing "grave concern." The regulations were a much smaller version than was originally proposed by the planning commission. ... more »
EPC moves forward on local gun range, not everyone happy Play Video

November 15, 2011 8:01 PM

A new public shooting range is closer to being built in Colorado Springs. Tuesday, the El Paso County Commissioners, Fort Carson, and the Sheriff's Office signed off on the deal to bringing the Cheyenne Mountain Sports Shooting Complex to reality. It will be built on land owned by the... more »
Commissioners to consider drilling moratorium

September 27, 2011 7:41 PM

COLORADO SPRINGS - The El Paso Board of County Commissioners will consider enacting a four month suspension of any new land use applications for oil and gas exploration at their regularly scheduled meeting Thursday. The suspension, if approved, would put off the acceptance of new applications until January. Commissioner... more »