SandRidge and Gallagher Shape Change Demands in NM Oil Plan
SandRidge and consultant Bob Gallagher resist in Albuquerque water basin while Sandoval County sketches a new oil and gas ordinance. The draft aims to balance public health and welfare with exploration, criticizing a bypassed pre-application hearing, incomplete water supply terms, and contested zone-change processes affecting nearly 1 million residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
a \andoval County
SandRidge
Bob Gallagher
New Mexico Oil and Gas Association
Gallagher
Albuquerque
Sand Ridge
Albuquerque Water Basin
New Mexico
P&z
P&z Commission
Sandoval County Commission
P&i
Fracking debate contradicts claims on groundwater safety
The letter argues fracking is safe and not a groundwater risk citing a University of Cincinnati study. It warns bans in Mora and Sandoval counties would trigger legal fights and economic losses, urging continued oil and gas development in New Mexico. Paul Gessing of the Rio Grande Foundation frames the issue as economic and policy driven.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Obama Environmental Protection Agency
University of Cincinnati
Amy Townsend- Smail
University of Cincinnati Department of Geology
Townsend-Small
Federal District Court
Mora County
Sandoval
New Mexico
Sandoval County
Albuquerque
Paul Gessing
Rio Grande Foundation
Roswell
Scientific view on land use and myths about nature
Leon Fager urges use of science over myths in land management. He argues humans are part of nature, warns against eco-societal myths, defends conservation, and cites the value of biodiversity and public lands protections. In Rio Rancho he notes his 31 years with the Forest Service and credentials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wayne Price
Darwin
Price
Jesus
NMWE
Leon Fager
Rio Rancho
U.S. Forest Service
Letters from PAGE A4 urging local district vote
A Tuesday call to readers to talk with neighbors and relatives about the district vote. Marilyn Salzman of Rio Rancho signs the appeal, stressing that the community's future depends on participation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marilyn Salzman
Rio Rancho
North Nine zoning sparks fear of home value loss
Kathy McCormick leads North Nine Neighborhood Association as residents near the North Nine golf course warn that rezoning the club to residential would set a precedent harming property values and quality of life. They cite past water shutoff in 2013, city inaction, and ongoing friction with the current owner and Club Rio Rancho.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Nine
Rio Rancho
Club Rio Rancho
Pulte
County urged to regulate oil and gas drilling for safety
Ed Majka of the Eastern Sandoval Citizens Association defends residents who questioned SandRidge drilling plans. He notes county process denies the SandRidge application for zoning change due to insufficient information and calls for a binding ordinance to oversee future oil and gas projects ensuring drinking water safety for about 100,000 people and environmental protection.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bob Gallagher
SandRidge
Sandoval
Corrales and
Placitas
Gallagher
Sand Ridge
Michael
Springfield
Sandoval County
County Commission
County Planning and Zoning Commission
P&z
Rio Rancho
The
Eastern Sandoval Citizens Association
Udall seeks academy applicants with April info sessions
U S Senator Tom Udall invites high school students and graduates to information sessions across New Mexico in April and May to learn about applying for military service academies. Four require nominations. Coast Guard Academy does not. Applications due October 14.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U.S
Tom Udall
D-N.m
Udall
Valley High School
Candelaria Road
Albuquerque
U.S. Military Academy
West Point
U.S. Naval Academy
U.S. Air Force Academy
U.S. Merchant Marine Academy
U.S. Coast Guard Academy
Udall’s Office
New Mexico
Tomudall.senate.gov
Also Mentioned on This Page
Mike Neal
Earth
FBI
North
Kathy McCormick
North Nine Neighborhood Association
Ed Majka
Academy
Manna Academy
Gongert
PSUR
Paciento
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!