Latest southern Colorado news, weather and sports from FOX21 News

Friday, May 10, 2013  Oil and gas drilling critics in Colorado are looking for new strategies after they mostly failed to see state lawmakers increase oversight on one of the state's most powerful industries.

Thursday, May 09, 2013  Gov. John Hickenlooper is directing the Colorado Oil and Gas Conservation Commission to review its system of penalties and fines, to make sure public health, safety and the environment are protected.

Monday, April 22, 2013  The Colorado Legislature is mulling Democratic bills to clamp down on oil and gas producers.

Friday, April 19, 2013  Oil and gas drillers could be charged new fees to help local governments under a bill that passed the state House Friday.

Thursday, April 11, 2013  Democratic efforts to put new limits on oil and gas drillers are continuing.

Thursday, March 28, 2013  The oil and gas drilling debate continues at the Colorado Capitol, where lawmakers will look Thursday at two bills to crack down on the industry.

Thursday, March 21, 2013  Oil and gas drilling is under review by lawmakers in Colorado, where lawmakers typically defer to state regulators on how drilling should be regulated.

Thursday, March 14, 2013  A Denver District Court judge has ruled that the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment followed proper procedures setting bond for the cleanup of the Cotter Uranium Mill.

Monday, January 07, 2013  Colorado regulators are beginning a three-day hearing Monday on rule changes for oil and gas drilling.

Wednesday, November 28, 2012  Colorado Springs city council OKs oil drilling regulations within city limits.

Thursday, November 15, 2012  BP agrees to plead guilty and pay a record $4.5 billion over Gulf spill; 3 employees charged

Wednesday, May 09, 2012  Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney is coming to Fort Lupton to visit an oil-drilling company field office.

Saturday, February 25, 2012  Obama says no quick fixes to energy squeeze, derides GOP drilling plan as a gimmick

Wednesday, November 30, 2011  Colorado Springs is considering a six-month moratorium on oil and gas exploration in Banning Lewis Ranch so officials can ensure they have the right regulations in place.

Tuesday, October 04, 2011  Colorado oil and gas regulators are questioning a decision by El Paso County to impose a four-month moratorium on drilling permits.