Energy policy — oil and gas: El Paso County Commission Chair Amy Lathen and State Representative Marsha Looper have scheduled two public meetings this week to discuss Niobrara shale exploration and production

From the Colorado Springs Independent (Pam Zubeck):

Meeting information:

Tuesday, Aug. 16, 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Mountain View Electric Association, 11140 E. Woodmen Road
Falcon

Thursday, Aug. 18, 6 to 8 p.m.
El Paso County Public Services Facility
3255 Akers Drive
Colorado Springs

“I encourage residents to attend at least one and possibly both of these summits,” Lathen said in a press release.

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