(11) Segment Information: Schedule of Segment Reporting Information, by Segment (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2013	Jun. 30, 2013
Natural Gas and Oil Exploration and Production
Total revenues	$ 2,229	$ 3,806
Operating loss	(1,513)	(6,120)
LossFromUnconsolidatedAffiliates	1,495	(865)
Capital expenditures	110	338
Depreciation, depletion, amortization and accretion	504	773
Commodity Transportation and Marketing
Total revenues	32,448	95,757
Operating loss	2,116	7,851
Capital expenditures	39	39
Depreciation, depletion, amortization and accretion	533	1,031
Trust Litigation and Settlements
Operating loss	(3,867)	(5,164)
Reportable Segments
Total revenues	34,677	99,563
Operating loss	(3,264)	(3,433)
LossFromUnconsolidatedAffiliates	1,495	(865)
Capital expenditures	149	377
Depreciation, depletion, amortization and accretion	$ 1,037	$ 1,804