Each clips below relates to local
efforts to protect vital resources and sustain unique New
Mexian quality of life in the face of potential oil and
gas drilling on public and private lands.
Rio Arriba County
Rio Arriba County - The County formally protests to the
Oil Conservation Division on behalf of local landowners
upset with the placement of drilling sites in waterways,
near ancient acequias, and within several feet of arroyos
and rivers. Hearing outcomes are summarized. Retrial estimated
in December, 2008. 28 minutes.
Santa Fe County - The Galisteo Basin
The County Board of Commisioners vote on the 12 month moratorium
on drilling in the Galisteo Basin. 7 minutes.
Santa Fe County - The Galisteo Basin
Part 1 of 3 of Twetti Blancett's presentation to concerned
citizens in the Galisteo Basin about her experience with
oil and gas drilling on their ranch in Aztec, NM.
Mora County
Citizens of Mora County meet and publicly discuss for the
first time the potential of oil and gas drilling in their
rural, agriculture, and culturually rich county. 56 minutes.
