Sandoval County commission rejects energy drilling ordinance
December 17, 2017
BERNALILLO, N.M. (AP) — Sandoval County commissioners have rejected a proposed ordinance to regulate oil and gas development across thousands of square miles of unincorporated lands in northwestern New Mexico.
The Santa Fe New Mexican reports that the commission will consider asking the county's planning commission to overhaul the 10-page controversial measure, which was rejected early Friday morning following an hours-long meeting.
Residents and tribal representatives said the proposed regulations wouldn't protect water sources and the environment and would limit public input on future develo...
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