Red River Ranch Holdings, LLC - Gas Extraction Facility near Cokedale, Colorado

Red River Ranch Holdings, LLC is a gas extraction facility situated in Las Animas County, Colorado, about 20.5 miles southwest of Cokedale. The facility is operational and contributes to the natural gas supply in the region. As a gas extraction site, it plays a role in the broader US gas infrastructure network. The facility operates under the regulatory framework of the US Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) and complies with DOT 49 CFR Part 192 for gas pipeline safety. The NAICS codes 211111 (Crude Petroleum and Natural Gas Extraction) and 211130 (Natural Gas Liquid Extraction) indicate its involvement in both natural gas and natural gas liquids extraction. Typical gas extraction facilities in Colorado range from small to large scale, with capacities varying widely. The environmental context includes its location in a rural area of southeastern Colorado, characterized by semi-arid climate and grassland ecosystems. The facility's proximity to populated areas is low given its remote location, but seismic and climate hazards such as wildfires and drought are relevant considerations for gas extraction operations in this region.

The facility is located in a rural, semi-arid region of southeastern Colorado, with low population density. The area is prone to drought and occasional wildfires, which pose operational risks to gas extraction infrastructure. Seismic activity in the region is generally low, but induced seismicity from oil and gas operations has been noted in parts of Colorado. The facility's remote location reduces direct exposure to populated areas.