Rail Runner costs spark NM funding debate and study
New Mexico's Rail Runner line, 97 miles linking Albuquerque and Santa Fe, carried over one million riders last year but cost 28.4 million to operate. Lawmakers seek a Department of Transportation study on long term finances, potential debt, and the option to replace rail with bus service.
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Albuquerque
New Mexico
New Mexico Department of Transportation
Micky Hogue
Santa Fe
Sandia National Laboratories
Department of Transportation
Transportation
Tom Church
Garden Grove Faces Water Rules and Drought Strain
Garden Grove and other California communities face mandatory water reductions of 8 to 36 percent to cut overall use by 25 percent amid a four year drought. Lawn watering will be restricted first, with residents like Mike Meza adapting by replacing lawns with artificial turf and cutting household water use.
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Garden Grove
Calif
Orange County
California
Felicia Marcus
State Water Resources Control Board
Jerry Brown
William Murray
Mike Meza
Wyoming antler hunt sparks review after river crossing risks
In Bridger Teton and Grand Teton areas hunters risked a midnight river crossing to reach elk antlers, prompting federal officials to review the incident. No serious injuries were reported though a boat capsized and a horse drowned. authorities emphasize access remains allowed unless danger is evident.
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Cheyenne
Wyo
National Park Rangers
Wyoming
Grand Teton National Park
Jackie Skaggs
Bridger-Teton National Forest
Gros Ventre
Grand Teton
Bridger-Teton National Fores
Oregon may edge toward self serve in rural gas stations
Oregon lawmakers consider allowing self service fuel in counties with under 40 000 residents, easing the 64 year old ban in remote areas. The bill, approved 60 to 0 in the House, would let pumps operate without staff when no attendant is present, addressing stranded travelers in vast eastern counties.
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Oregon
Salem
Ore
New Jersey
Cliff Bentz
Bentz
Ontario
Idaho
House
Senate
Steve Buckstein
Cascade Policy Institute
James Lewis
Portland
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University of New Mexico
Gregory Rowangould
New York City
Clifford Winston
Brookings Institution
Washington D.C
Winston
Bill Rehm
Transporta
Tion
Jeff Steinborn
D-Las Cruces
Steinborn
NMAX
Orange County Water District
Anaheim
Municipal Water District
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