More than a decade of advocacy by a broad coalition of Colorado conservationists, ranchers, local governments and recreationists paid off Wednesday when federal officials banned new oil and gas development on 347 square miles of public land for the next 20 years.
On some level Colorado will always be an attractive place to do business. Our intangibles are nearly unbeatable — the weather, the incredible access to an outdoor lifestyle a healthy and thriving populace — but we’re concerned Colorado could lose some of its competitive edge if it’s perceived to be hostile to business. That’s why we hope the legislature rejects SB24-159, which would direct Colorado to stop issuing oil and gas permits by 2030
Years after an end to the oil and gas wars was declared in Colorado, the fight is fueling back up.