EPA blocks couple's NM retirement land cleanup near Santa Fe
A New Mexico couple seeks 20 acres to retire on near Santa Fe and clean up decades of trash. The EPA cites the Clean Water Act, forbidding the cleanup as it might impact the Rio Grande, arguing the project could harm the river. The situation highlights perceived EPA power over private land use and environmental actions.
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Environmental Protection Agency
EPA
New Mexico
Santa Fe
Rio Grande River
EPA's bid to deem muddy puddles as waters of the United States sparks protest
Virginia and national lawmakers join Virginia Attorney General Ken Cuccinelli in opposing the EPA bid to regulate ditches and upland features as waterways. Pacific Legal Foundation represents Peter and Francoise Smith in a suit challenging the agency’s interpretation under the Clean Water Act. Critics call the move overreach, arguing it could force land seizures for runoff controls and cost billions for transportation and local projects. James H Smokey Shott notes the debate in Bluefield, Virginia.
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Rio Grande
EPA
Peter
Francoise Smith
Pacific Legal Foundation
Smith
United States
John Mica
R-Fla
House Transportation and
Nick Rahall
D-W.va
Bob Gibbs
Rohio
Virginia
Fairfax County
Ken Cuccinelli
Fairfax County Board of Supervisors
Virginia Department of Transportation
VDOT
Commonwealth
Duffield Baily Telegraph Publisher Note
Darryl Hudson announces publisher status with Samantha Perry as editor and Charles Owens as assistant managing editor. The message reaffirms editorial leadership and trust in times of uncertainty.
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Charles Owens
Blight removal in Mercer County improves neighborhoods
In Princeton and Bluefield, demolitions of dilapidated structures reduce hazards and boost property values. Over 430 buildings have been torn down in Princeton with owners and grants covering much of the costs, while Bluefield targets old business blocks on Bland Street. The blight cleanup supports safety and local economic vitality, attracting new investment and jobs.
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Mercer County
Princeton
Bluefield
Bland Street
Bluefield letter urges grocery fix with new chains
A Bluefield resident urges out of the box thinking to revitalize the Plaza area after Kroger's exit. The writer proposes courting Kmart Aldi or other large chains to expand locally, create jobs, and boost tax revenue and retail diversity to stop the town from becoming a bedroom community to Princeton.
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Food City
K-Va-T
Kmart Ltc
Rte 4
ALDIS
West Virginia
Bluefield
Princeton
Readers respond to gun control poll on Connecticut shooting
Readers on our Facebook page weigh in on a push for new gun control laws including an assault weapons ban. Responses raise questions about bans, policing, mental health supports, and access to firearms.
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Connecticut
U.S
Wayne
Michael R
Sherry K
Heather L
Sherry B
Cindy G
Iay
Scott B
Tim McVeigh
Chris S
Readers debate gun control after school shooting
A flood of online comments weighs in on gun policy, law enforcement, and public safety. Contributors discuss media impact, the role of mental health, and the limits of legislation while debating assault weapons and personal protection.
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Bluefield, Va
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Facebook
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