Developer challenges tribe's takeover of Canyon Skywalk
The Grand Canyon Skywalk developer sues in federal court to contest the Hualapai Tribe decision to seize management via eminent domain. The tribe plans $11 million compensation to David Jin while Jin argues due process and jurisdiction issues and seeks to halt potential property damage during tribal court proceedings.
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Tribe
Canyon Skywalk
Flagstaff. Ariz
Grand Canyon
Arizona
Las Vegas
David Jin
Jin
Grand Canyon Skywalk Development
Peach Springs
Colorado River
Dave Cieslak
No More Weapons billboard in Juarez flags violence toll
President Calderon unveiled a 3 ton No More Weapons billboard near the Juarez border to urge U S action against weapon flow. He cited 140000+ weapons seized since 2006 and 47500 deaths, as Juarez bears heavy drug violence amid cartel clashes. He also announced the detention of a northern state prosecutor over alleged cartel protection.
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Ciudad Juarez
Mexico
Felipe Calderon
U.S
United States
Calderon
Zetas
Marisela Morales
Claudia Gonzalez
Gonzalez
Saltillo
Coahuila
Texas
Sinaloa
Wyoming considers welfare drug tests in bill to qualify for benefits
The House committee endorsed House Bill 82 6 to 3 sending it to the full Wyoming House. It would require drug tests for welfare recipients in the Personal Opportunities with Employment Responsibilities program with failures disqualifying aid for a month.
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Cheyenne
Wyo
House
Labor, Health and Social Services Committee
Colorado
Wyoming
David Miller
Riverton
Heather Babbitt
Wyoming Department of Family Services
Babbitt
EPA orders NM to clarify San Juan Plant permit requirements
The EPA directs New Mexico regulators to clarify conditions in the San Juan Generating Station operating permit after a 2010 petition by environmental groups. The decision stops short of finding violations, while WildEarth Guardians call it a victory and push for stronger controls. The state has 90 days to respond. PNM notes prior upgrades reducing emissions and asserts the action is procedural under the Clean Air Act.
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Albuquerque
U.S
Environmental Protection Agency
San Juan
New Mexico
EPA
New Mexico Environment Department
Public Service Company of
Santa Fe
WildEarth Guardians
PNM
Jeremy Nichols
Ryan Flynn
Don Brown
Ghost Ranch photographs capture New Mexico’s stark beauty
Photographer Craig Varjabedian presents a black and white show at RMAC focused on Ghost Ranch near Santa Fe. The exhibit, inspired by Cerro Pedernal no 2 and seven years of field study, explores authentic New Mexico light and landscape while tracing the artist’s ties to Georgia O’Keeffe and the region. The collection, also issued as a Western Heritage Award winning book, travels from New Mexico to Montana venues.
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Pher Craig Varlabedian
New Mexico
Varjabedian
Ghost Ranch
Santa Fe
Varrabedian
Cerro Pedernal No. 2
Georgia O'Keeffe
Georgia O’keeffe
Canada
U.S
V.kahin
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