(11) Segment Information: Schedule Of Segment Reporting Assets Table [Text Block] (Details) (USD $)	Mar. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Total current assets	$ 65,212,000	$ 59,926,000
Net property and equipment	5,570,000	5,846,000
Investment in unconsolidated affiliate	102,292,000	104,434,000
Other long-term assets	5,000	11,000
Total assets	189,142,000	189,582,000
Natural Gas and Oil Exploration and Production
Total current assets	2,208
Net property and equipment	5,570
Investment in unconsolidated affiliate	102,292
Other long-term assets	5
Total assets	110,075
Commodity Transportation and Marketing
Total current assets	55,359
Intangible Assets, Net (Including Goodwill)	16,063
Total assets	71,422
Reportable Segment
Total current assets	57,567
Net property and equipment	5,570
Investment in unconsolidated affiliate	102,292
Intangible Assets, Net (Including Goodwill)	16,063
Other long-term assets	5
Total assets	$ 181,497