Energy development in Utah could grow by 280 square miles after federal lease auction nets $1.5M in bids

(Courtesy photo by EcoFlight) The Bureau of Land Management auctioned oil and gas leases on an archaeologically rich part of San Juan County surrounding Montezuma Canyon, pictured here.

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Brian MafflyPublic lands and environment reporter

Brian Maffly has worked for The Tribune off and on since 1994. Maffly roams Utah, covering public land and environment.

Energy development in Utah could grow by 280 square miles after federal lease auction nets $1.5M in bids

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