For Immediate Release: Dec. 20, 2007  
Contact: Steven Hall, Communications Director, 303-239-3672
David Boyd, Public Affairs Specialist, 970-947-2832

Department of the Interior Response to Governor Ritter's Roan views

Assistant Secretary for Land and Minerals Management C. Stephen Allred today welcomed Colorado Governor Bill Ritter’s views concerning oil and gas leasing on the Roan Plateau.  “I appreciate Governor Ritter’s commitment to the responsible development of the Roan Plateau and its significant resources,” Allred said.  “Bureau of Land Management Director Jim Caswell and I will continue to work with BLM Colorado State Director Sally Wisely and the State of Colorado as this process moves forward.”

BLM Colorado State Director Sally Wisely added, “The BLM welcomes Governor Ritter’s contributions to management of the Roan Plateau and we look forward to continuing our partnership with the State of Colorado.  I believe we can recover the area’s natural gas resources in an environmentally sensitive manner so as to meet the Nation’s energy needs and generate revenue for the people of Colorado.”

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