News: American's likely to see drilling closer to home

Battlement Mesa highlightes a growing, nationwide trend

The latest energy boom has brought a dramatic increase in gas wells and drilling rigs to the retirement community of Battlement Mesa along Interstate 70 near Parachute. At the end of May, Denver based Antero Resources announced plans to begin drilling in town. The announcement blindsided residents, many who say they had no idea this sort of thing could happen.

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Meeting with Antero Marilyn Gleason speaks with residents at a well-attended public meeting Download mp3 file
Battlement Mesa As fossil fuels like natural gas are depleted and become more difficult to find, some energy experts predict that more communities in the US - like Battlement Mesa - will start to see more aggressive drilling techniques. KDNK's Conrad Wilson reports on the growing trend. Download mp3 file

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KDNK News for Monday, February 8, 2010 with Steve Cole and KDNK's news team.

News: American's likely to see drilling closer to home

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