Update: Correction to clarify that Civitas is the one driving the deadlines. One of the conditions for the Draco Pad is that all pre-production must be completed by October 15th, 2027. A brief discussion at Erie’s Dec. 16 Town Council meeting revealed what had previously been kept behind closed doors: Civitas Resources has made an offer to buy Erie’s mineral rights. This revelation immediately raised concerns about transparency and the town’s direction on oil and gas issues. The comment surfaced as Mayor Andrew Moore introduced a contract with Alameda Mineral Advisors to assess the value of the town’s mineral holdings. … Continue reading A Civitas Offer Brings Erie’s Mineral Rights Into the Spotlight