Fmr. U.S. Sen. Tim Wirth on global warming, natural gas and Waxman-Markey

Former U.S. Senator Tim Wirth spoke to the Colorado Oil and Gas Association Wendesday and he has strong words for the natural gas industry. With federal legislation instituting a "cap-and-trade" carbon emissions regime cruising toward passage, Wirth says energy producers need to come to the table and carve out their stake. But where is Colorado's federal delegation on the issue? Weld Co. Commissioner Sean Conway says he isn't pleased with how U.S. Rep. Betsy Markey has represented his district regarding the bill.

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Segment 4 - Dueling energy protests at the state capitol

Thursday, representatives of Colorado's oil and gas industry, joined by hundreds of energy-sector workers, rallied across the street from the state capitol in opposition to new, stricter rules governing oil and gas production. On the opposite side of the capitol, Gov. Bill Ritter touted his "new energy economy." FTS takes a closer look at the controversy over the state's new drilling regulations.

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Despite bipartisan opposition, Oil and Gas Commission moves forward with new rules

A Face the State Staff Report

Lawmakers on both sides of the aisle have voiced opposition to proposed changes to the state's proposed oil and gas rules. Despite this resistance, the Colorado Oil and Gas Conservation Commission is moving forward with plans to train industry officials and environmental activists about the new, stricter regulations.

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Lawmakers call on Ritter to reject new oil and gas rules

A Face the State Staff Report

At a Monday press conference, a bi-partisan coalition of Colorado lawmakers called on Gov. Bill Ritter to reject new “job killing” oil and gas rules slated for a vote in the House later this week.

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Segments 4 and 5 - COGA's John Swartout on new drilling rules

FTS managing editor Brad Jones visits with John Swartout, government affairs director for the Colorado Oil and Gas Association, about the state's new regulations for energy development.

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Rep. Judd: 'How could anyone even notice' an energy tax hike?

A Face the State Staff Report

State Rep. Joel Judd wants to give his constituents a peek into the life of a Colorado lawmaker. Subscribers to his e-mail list recently received a detailed retelling of the Denver Democrat's attendance at a seminar sponsored by the Colorado Oil and Gas Association, after which he questioned the economic model of Colorado's largest industry.

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Ritter declares October 'energy awareness month,' detractors declare guv 'out of touch'

A Face the State Staff Report

Gov. Bill Ritter, a Democrat, has proclaimed October as “Energy Awareness Month,” offering Coloradans advice on how to conserve energy around the home. Detractors say such suggestions are short-sighted and accuse Ritter of stalling energy development in Colorado.

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Rep. Gwyn Green to Oil & Gas Industry: I Won't Party with You

A Face the State Staff Report

Rep. Gwyn Green, D-Lakewood, has a message for Colorado's oil and gas industry: "Don't expect me to come to your party."

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