When oil and gas operators don’t clean up their mess, Colorado takes on the costs and challenges
Even as the state plugs more “orphaned” wells each year at record-high costs, the backlog keeps growing as some operators avoid responsibility
Author: Angelika Albaladejo
Angelika Albaladejo is an award-winning investigative journalist.
Almost ‘orphans’: Why Colorado’s low-producing oil wells could become the state’s responsibility
Old unplugged oil wells pose risks to health and the environment. But the high cost of cleanup may leave some operators unable or unwilling to deal with the problem.
Colorado Brazil Fest unifies cultures through music and dancing
“Our mission is to bring the joy of Brazilian music to the community,” a drummer performing at the festival said.
New Denver film festival shares stories from around the world
“We want to connect communities, cultures and history beyond borders through the art of filmmaking,” says the film festival’s creator
Colorado girls inspired to play rugby following USA’s historic Olympics medal win
“It’s like a learning experience, and it’s really fun,” says a girl excelling in the sport
Colorado’s quilt museum showcases intricately sewn masterpieces
“Quilting has evolved” from bed coverings to spectacular art, says the museum’s director
Colorado immigrants share recipes, life stories in cookbook ‘Cocina Libre’
Immigrants “come here with a strong cultural background and strong identities,” and delicious recipes, says the cookbook author.
Greeley parent calls for better air monitoring at school near oil wells
“All we’ve been asking is that we’re able to put air monitors on school property,” says concerned mom-turned-environmental-activist
A deal struck in Northern Colorado will shut down, clean up polluting oil wells
Prospect Energy negotiated with Larimer County and the City of Fort Collins to eliminate $1.7 million in penalties, to instead focus resources on closing its leaky wells.
Super Scooper airplanes fly in to aid firefighting efforts as fires rage across Colorado’s Front Range
“I love the satisfaction of completing a mission and making sure that the men and women on the ground have what they need to get the fire under control,” says a scooper pilot
Angelika Albaladejo 