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"A few more rotten decisions, and the Endangered Species Act won't be fixed the way I'm fixing it."
Sen. Pete Domenici, R-N.M., on his bill to nullify a judge's ruling that water slated for Albuquerque must be left in the Rio Grande for the endangered silvery minnow.
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Today in Western Perspective, columnist Rocky Barker argues industries that typically enjoy Republican support are creating Democratic converts with their environmental policies. Neighbors of factory farms in southern Idaho complained of dust, odor and ground water pollution, but got little satisfaction from Republicans in power, Barker writes. Instead, they joined the Idaho Conservation League, threatened to sue, got results, and may have altered their political leanings in the process. Similar sentiments are showing up with north Idaho residents downwind of field-burning farmers. But environmentalists will have to change their tactics to capitalize on not-in-my-backyard issues, Barker says, looking for local solutions instead of turning to D.C. |
Montana groups sue state over coalbed methane plan Utah power plant may add third coal-fired unit Roads take toll on northern B.C. grizzlies, researcher says Salt Lake mayor cruises through primary New Mexico rated lowest for education by book publisher's survey |
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Rockies today
Democrats brush up on Westerrn issues for Arizona debate The nine Democratic presidential candidates will air their new-found expertise with Southwestern issues and try to impress Hispanic voters at their next debate in Phoenix on Thursday. Arizona Republic; Oct. 8 Rule change could send hotter waste to New Mexico plant The Department of Energy would reclassify some high-level radioactive sludge, a move that would allow it to be stored at the Waste Isolation Pilot Plant near Carlsbad, instead of at Yucca Mountain in Nevada. Santa Fe New Mexico; Oct. 8 New Mexico senator defends revamp of Endangered Species Act New Mexico Sen. Pete Domenici said his bill to keep the Endangered Species Act from usurping water for the silvery minnow is mild compared the effect of a few more court decisions. Santa Fe New Mexican; Oct. 8 Salt Lake schools reach across poverty, languages to raise student scores Salt Lake City schools are seeing distinct improvements in reading and math scores for minority students, according to a new study, as a result of a $12.7 million investment in intensive teacher training. Salt Lake Tribune; Oct. 8 Montana utilities look for stability in power price, supply Five Montana rural electric co-ops and the city of Great Falls have joined to buy power at more stable prices, starting with backing a "clean coal" plant in eastern Montana. Billings Gazette; Oct. 8
The falling fortunes of Alberta's cattle industry, crippled by a mad cow scare last summer, has driven 150 cities and towns to declare economic emergencies. Calgary Herald; Oct. 8 Opinion
Colorado's low-tax city must now approve increases The Colorado city of Centennial was incorporated to avoid higher taxes on what were then county residents, but city voters can't avoid the inevitable any longer. Denver Post; Oct. 8 Alberta education reform can't happen in fiscal vacuum The Alberta commission that released 95 recommendations to improve education, at an estimated cost of $600 million, must now face up to the effects on taxpayers. Calgary Herald; Oct. 8 Beyond the region
Higher Canadian dollar undercuts B.C. timber revenue The Canadian dollar's rise in the past year will cost the B.C. timber industry $2 billion a year in lost revenue from exports, another factor undermining the provincial economy's most important segment. Vancouver Sun; Oct. 8 Missouri basin tribes work to preserve cultural sites Representatives of 28 Missouri River Basin tribes are included in talks to save cultural sites along the river, although time and funding is running short. Indian Country Today; Oct. 8 In depth
Arizona businesses await governor's tax reform plan Observers say Arizona Gov. Janet Napolitano is considering tax increases, including eliminating some business exemptions, but that she'll have to make some concessions elsewhere to have a hope of approval. Phoenix Business Journal; Oct. 8 |
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