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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.

Sunday, April 28, 2013  The Fort Collins Police Department said it used tear gas to disperse a large and noisy street party near the Colorado State University Campus.

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.

Tuesday, April 16, 2013  A Kwik Stop clerk was held hostage in Florence Monday morning.

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

Tuesday, April 09, 2013  Colorado House Democrats have passed new restrictions on the state's powerful oil and gas regulators.

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.

Tuesday, March 19, 2013  A Democrat from Longmont has introduced two bills aimed at the oil and gas industry.

Tuesday, March 19, 2013  Kara Nichols hasn’t been seen or heard from since Oct. 9 in the Colorado Springs area, according to authorities.

Tuesday, March 12, 2013  The debate over regulation of oil and gas drilling is highlighting concerns over local control.

Wednesday, March 06, 2013  For the first time in more than a month, gas prices in Colorado Springs have gone down.

Wednesday, March 06, 2013  Believe it or not, Colorado Springs has been ranked as one of the best cities in America for driving.

Friday, March 01, 2013  Colorado regulators are reviewing reporting rules for oil and gas operators.