Gas prospects west of the Continental Divide are proven, but not so for gas yields east of the Continental Divide, where “reported” production is less consistent or flared.
BLM's proposed leases are in the Santa Fe National Forest where flaring could increase fire hazards in droughts.
Prospects for economically-feasible gas production to the south and east or T23N R01W are not good at all, infra.
Less-predictable gas production from the Pictured Cliffs when projected easterly, is “depicted” by a dotted line.
Poor gas prospects needlessly abuse water supplies, but fracking Dakota Sandstone east of the Continental Divide, is the epitome of an EPA-banned class IV well.