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Western gas boom reshapes Colorado towns and growth
In Greeley and across the Rockies the natural gas boom fuels rapid development and rising land values. Rancher Ed Orr notes clashes between surface rights and drilling plans as major companies push for pipelines and more wells. The trend, supported by rising reserves and more producing wells, reshapes economies from tourism to tech while sparking concerns over environment and community character.
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Greeley
Denver
Wattenberg
Ed Orr
Colorado
Orr
Montana
New Mexico
Rockies
Grand Junction
Montrose
West
EnCana Corp
Kerr-McGee Corp
Noble Energy Inc
Bill Barrett Corp
U.S