Moffat County sends letter criticizing Routt County’s opposition to local drilling permit

Sep 23, 2025

Moffat County commissioners approved a letter admonishing Routt County for submitting opposition to a permit for Petroleum Resource Management without consulting Moffat County; commissioners said Routt’s letter delayed an ECMC hearing and could have tax and contractor employment impacts locally.

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Moffat County commissioners voted to send a letter to Routt County officials criticizing Routt County’s decision to submit a letter opposing a permit application by Petroleum Resource Management (PRM) without consulting Moffat County or the applicant.

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