You can’t judge any news or opinion source by a single piece. Further, two people looking at the same piece will reach different conclusions — we all have our filters. That said, today’s Albuquerque Journal tilts a bit to the right (“in my opinion” should always be implied). When the first individual cited is Steve … Continue reading Lobbing Grenades in a Political Minefield
If there is anything the Radical Right hates more than the New Deal (and all of FDR’s legacy), it’s the Endangered Species Act. mjh ES&T Online News: Hidden ties: Big environmental changes backed by big industry by PAUL D. THACKER Lobbyists and industry officials who once pushed for the president’s Healthy Forests legislation now collaborate … Continue reading Leave No Industry Behind — The Endangered Endangered Species Act
Call New Mexico’s Senator Domenici and Representative Wilson and tell them to STOP the sell-off of our Public Lands! Representative Wilson (202) 225-6316 Local: (505) 346-6781 Sen. Domenici (202) 224-6621 Local: (505) 346-6791 This week, the House and Senate are expected to hash out the Final version of the Budget Bill. There are still two … Continue reading Save
ANWR and Other Public Lands
You probably already know about Congressman Richard W. Pombo’s (R-CA) efforts to “modernize” the ridiculously outdated 1872 Mining Patents Act. Many people agree this act does not charge enough for the resources one can grab through it. So, to his credit, Pombo wants to charge more — up to $1000 / acre, instead of pennies … Continue reading Selling Off Public Lands?
Bill Would Sell Land Promised to D.C. By Juliet Eilperin and Debbi Wilgoren, Washington Post Staff Writers Tucked inside a huge budget bill headed for an upcoming House vote is a provision that could spur the federal government to sell off millions of acres of public land to mining interests, marking a major shift in … Continue reading Stealing Home
Take Action: Stand Up for NEPA NEPA is the guarantee that Americans affected by a federal action will get the best information about its impacts, a choice of good alternatives, and the right to have their voice heard before the government makes a final decision. A Congressional task force will be holding a hearing in … Continue reading NEPA Hearing, 10:00am on Monday, August 1st in Rio Rancho