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Hickenlooper Opposes Drilling Around Thompson Divide

by KREX News Room

Story Created: Mar 7, 2013 at 4:03 PM MDT

Story Updated: Mar 7, 2013 at 4:05 PM MDT

SNOWMASS VILLAGE, Colo. (AP)- Gov. John Hickenlooper is siding with local opposition over proposed oil and gas drilling around the Thompson Divide near Carbondale.

According to the Aspen Daily News, Hickenlooper said Wednesday the area is a beautiful landscape that should not be developed.

Conservationists have tried to protect the area from drilling because of its wildlife habitat, scenery and concerns over the possible effect on organic farms.

There are currently numerous applications to drill in the area, as well as requests by the gas industry to extend leases that are about to expire.

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Disgusted said on Friday, Mar 8 at 12:56 AM

I'm for drilling.....wait, wait, no, I'm against it it.......No, wait, wait, we need that revenue......No, wait, what will Barry think? I'm against it..........Never mind, Barry will understand if I just drill ugly areas and leave the pretty ones intact, I'm for it........Oh, but what will the Asspenites think? Maybe I'm against it....wait, wait....... Wow, that's a real decisive fellow the democraps put at the helm.

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