Sandoval County commission rejects energy drilling ordinance

BERNALILLO, N.M. (AP) – Sandoval County commissioners have rejected a proposed ordinance to regulate oil and gas development across thousands of square miles of unincorporated lands in northwestern New Mexico.
The Santa Fe New Mexican reports that the commission will consider asking the county’s planning commission to overhaul the 10-page controversial measure, which was rejected early Friday morning following an hours-long meeting.
Residents and tribal representatives said the propo