WELC is working with Rio Arriba County, New Mexico to develop ordinances to implement the County’s recently approved moratorium on processing and granting of applications for change of use regarding gas and oil development, drilling and related activities.  Given the dramatic increase in oil and gas development in Rio Arriba County, the County Commission recently passed this moratorium to ensure that it protects its “prime feature — its land.”  WELC will work with Rio Arriba County to ensure that the ordinances protect the land, air, and water in the County.

Attorney:  Megan Anderson