COMMISSIONERS IN SAN MIGUEL COUNTY IN NORTHERN NEW MEXICO APPROVE AN ORDINANCE THAT PLACES RESTRICTIONS ON OIL AND GAS EXPLORATION AND DEVELOPMENT. THE VOTE CAME WEDNESDAY DURING THEIR REGULAR MEETING.
JOHN FELMY WITH THE AMERICAN PETROLEUM INSTITUTE IN WASHINGTON D-C SAYS IT'S AN ILL-ADVISED POLICY. HE TELLS US THAT WORRIES ABOUT HYDRAULIC FRACTURING ARE UNFOUNDED. HE SAYS THERE'S NEVER BEEN A DEMONSTRATED INSTANCE OF HYDRAULIC FRACTURING CAUSING A PROBLEM WITH WATER SUPPLIES.
MORA COUNTY'S EFFORTS TO LIMIT ENERGY EXPLORATION AND DEVELOPMENT ARE UNDER THE SCRUTINY OF A FEDERAL JUDGE WHO IS CONSIDERING THE CONSTITUTIONALITY OF THOSE LIMITS.
