In the News

Landowners, drillers debate split estates, Southeastern Montana rancher Jessie Huffman advocates for notification, negotiations, and fair compensation, Billings Gazette, September 24, 2009

Cowboys used to Only Tend to Cattle, but Today’s Deal with the Oil and Gas Industry, a story on New Mexican rancher Lisa Ogden dealing with energy development on her ranch, Albuquerque Journal, September 5, 2006

W. Slope gas leases delayed, article on lack of notification to landowners on gas leases, Denver Post, May 12, 2005

Landowners cry foul against gas industry, an article on Orlyn Bell’s life in the gas field, Telluride Daily Planet, February 25, 2005

Land owners need rights when dealing with gas operators, letter-to-the-editor by Bruce Thomson, Pine River Times, February 25, 2005

Drilling boom increases rifts over property, mineral rights, an article on experiences of Orlyn and Carol Bell with gas drilling, Denver Post, January 10, 2005

A Cowboy’s Lament – Energy companies declare open season on New Mexico, a profile of Chris Velasquez, Sierra Magazine, July/August 2003

‘Horse Whisperer’ wins a round in natural gas fight, article on noted rancher’s win over irresponsible energy company, High Country News, March 17, 2003

Time to level playing field for landowners, commentary by Jeanne Alderson, Billings Gazette, March 3, 2002

Editorials

Split estate law will help Wyo, Casper Star-Tribune, February 25, 2005

Lack of regulation hurts everybody, Farmington Daily Times, December 2003