DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS (Narrative) (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2012	Sep. 30, 2012	Sep. 30, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items]
Proceeds from sale of disposal group held for sale				$ 1,600,000
Gain on disposal of property				127,478
Amortization	37,094			37,094	449
Proved Oil and Gas Properties - Weld County, CO [Member]
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items]
Proceeds from sale of disposal group held for sale				1,600,000
Gain on disposal of property				127,478
Oil and gas properties, net					1,472,521
Amortization					$ 5,469