The 2023 New Mexico Legislative Session saw the enactment of the Regional Water System Resiliency Act, which enables the creation of regional water authorities to strengthen New Mexico’s aging water infrastructure by enabling water user associations and other entities, to create partnerships to facilitate the enhancement of their collectives water infrastructure as recognized political subdivisions of the state of New…

2018 Archive – Energy News Alerts
Client Alert – February 21, 2018 New Colorado Flowline Rules – view Client Alert – May 1, 2018 Environmental Plaintiffs File Two Lawsuits Challenging Federal Oil and Gas Lease Sales in Wyoming, North Dakota, Montana, Nevada and Utah – view October 2018 Oil and Water (or conflicting clauses in an oil and gas lease) Don’t Mix – view Air Update: Changes to Colorado Air Quality Regulations…
Seeking Dynamic Energy Attorneys
Beatty & Wozniak, a dynamic and expanding energy law firm, is recruiting oil and gas attorneys for our Santa Fe, New Mexico Office who are passionate about the industry and seeking to work with some of the world’s top energy companies. Our firm focuses on domestic energy development (conventional, renewable and emerging technologies), with many clients in the upstream and…
Renowned Energy and Environmental Attorney, Miguel Suazo, Joins Beatty & Wozniak
DENVER (April 18, 2023) — Beatty & Wozniak is elated to announce that Miguel Suazo has joined the firm as Shareholder, effective April 2023. Based in the Santa Fe, New Mexico office, Suazo is recognized for his distinguished accomplishments and remarkable client services in energy regulatory, natural resources and environmental law. Suazo brings with him a diverse background of nearly…
Beatty & Wozniak Promotes Theresa Sauer to Equity Shareholder
DENVER (February 21, 2023) — Beatty & Wozniak is delighted to announce that Theresa Sauer has been promoted to Equity Shareholder, effective January 2023. Based in the Denver, Colorado office, Sauer embodies a commitment to excellence and collaboration that allows Beatty & Wozniak to be a firm of choice for the energy and natural resources sectors. “Theresa epitomizes the firm’s…
Beatty & Wozniak Welcomes Jacob Haseman to its Sheridan Office
DENVER (January 24, 2023) — Beatty & Wozniak is pleased to announce that Jacob T. Haseman has joined the firm as a Shareholder based in their Sheridan, Wyoming office. Haseman focuses his practice on onshore development and regulatory work in front of the Wyoming Oil & Gas Conservation Commission (WOGCC) and similar regulatory bodies. Traditionally focused on oil, gas and…
2014 Archive – Energy News Alerts
December 2014 COGCC Update: Penalty & Enforcement Rulemaking – view Congress Delays Greater Sage-Grouse Listing Decision – view Key Issues Confronting Industry in Federal Oil and Gas Leasing and Permitting. A Series-Topic 1: BLM Discretion to Lease- view Utah Court Closes the Door on Regulation of Threatened Species on Private Lands – view September 2014 Purchases of Gas Gathering Pipeline in an Enterprise Zone–Exempt from…
2015 Archive – Energy News Alerts
December 2015 WOGCC Adopts New Bonding Requirements – view Regulatory Onslaught Continues as BLM Considers Canceling Existing Oil and Gas Leases – view Seller Beware – view November 2015 BLM Releases Proposed Onshore Oil and Gas Order Number 5 – view Key Issues Confronting Industry in Federal Oil and Gas Leasing and Permitting – A Series (Topic 6: Leases Extended by Diligent Drilling) – view Royalty Litigation Update:…
2016 Archive – Energy News Alerts
January 2016 COGCC Adopts Rules Regulating Collaboration Between Operators and Local Governments – view BLM Releases Proposal on New Venting and Flaring Regulations – view Designation and Regulation – An Alternate Endangered Species Act Strategy – view IBLA Halts BLM Attempt to Beef Up Net Revenue – view COGCC Issues Significant Decision Thwarting End-Run Around Non-Consent Penalties – view February 2016 WOGCC Adopts New Venting…
2017 Archive – Energy News Alerts
January 2017 Obama Administration Makes its Mark in Species Conservation Through Last-Minute Policies – view Colorado Court Upholds Victory for Operator – view EPA Settles Suit Concerning Fracking Waste Regulations Before Trump Takes Office – view Special Edition The Final Fury: A User’s Guide to Last-Minute Regulations and Policies – view Migratory Bird Treaty Act Solicitor’s Opinion Ignores Federal Court Decisions in Order to…