Erie forced Draco to redraw the map. Now what?
Erie’s fight over its mineral rights has entered a new phase. If it seems complex, it is. The…
Mineral-Rights Deal Repealed as Erie’s Unleased Minerals Force Draco Redesign
Three days after the Erie Town Council formally repealed its controversial mineral-rights sale to SM Energy, the town…
SM Energy ends controversial mineral rights agreement
NEWS FLASH 8/19/2026 In a dramatic shift following months of public pushback and legal maneuvering, SM Energy has…
Taxes, Public Trust, and the Mineral Rights Petition
For weeks, questions about trust in Erie government have centered on the town’s controversial decision to sell municipal…
Letter to the Editor: Reflections on Erie Mineral Rights Ordinance and Community Testimony
Dear Mayor and Members of the Erie Town Council, I want to begin by thanking each of you…
Letter to the Editor: 227 Residents Sign Letter Opposing Mineral Rights Sale
The following letter was sent to Mayor Andrew Moore, Councilmember Brian O’Connor, and the Erie Town Council via…
Erie mineral rights deal fails as O’Connor breaks from council majority
Mayor Andrew Moore, Town of Erie, CO Tensions were already running high Tuesday night before Erie Town Council…
Attorney for Erie Resident Demands Delay of Mineral Rights Vote Pending Procurement and Contract Review
Press releases are provided to Yellow Scene Magazine. In an effort to keep our community informed, we publish…
Erie residents demand answers before pivotal mineral rights vote
More than 100 Erie residents are now asking Colorado Attorney General Phil Weiser to review the town’s controversial…
Over 100 Erie Residents Sign Letter To Attorney General
The following is a letter from Erie residents that was sent to Yellow Scene Magazine. We are publishing…
Erie Council to Hold June 2 Public Hearing on Sale of Town Mineral Rights and Draco Impacts
The Erie Town Council will hold a public informational meeting on the Draco Well Pad and the selling…
Erie mineral rights hearing divides council over control, transparency and who decides
The Town of Erie Colorado is weighing whether to sell or lease a portion of its mineral rights…