Tuesday, February 19, 2008

State Senator Phil Griego calls for 12-month oil & gas drilling moratorium in Mora County

From the SantaFeNewMexican.com, "State Sen. Phil Griego, D-San Jose, urged Mora County commissioners Tuesday to consider approving a 12-month moratorium on oil and gas drilling similar to one Santa Fe County has in place.

Griego also told residents at the meeting to "be cautious" with mineral leases. He said Mora County needs hydrologic and geologic studies before drilling is conducted.

"The Galisteo Basin has kicked open the door to Northern New Mexico," said Griego, who represents six Northern New Mexico counties."

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