Lesser prairie chicken ruling overturns threat listing
A U S district court vacated the Fish and Wildlife Service listing the lesser prairie chicken as threatened under the Endangered Species Act. Judge Robert Junell ruled the agency failed to apply its policy and address key comments, affecting ranch lands and energy development across New Mexico and neighboring states. Chaves Eddy Lea and Roosevelt counties joined the suit led by Permian Basin Petroleum Association, with noted impacts on oil, gas and agriculture in the region. The decision follows protests that the population has grown and range declined over decades.
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Almost 400 dogs to compete in Rio Pecos Kennel Show
The 57th annual Rio Pecos Kennel Club all breed dog shows take place this weekend at the Roswell Industrial Air Center Park. More than 300 canines and their owners vie for the Best in Show title.
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Earth now hosts 3 trillion trees study finds
A Nature study led by Yale forestry researcher Thomas Crowther estimates about 3.04 trillion trees on Earth, vastly higher than prior counts but far fewer than the planet once had. The team used 429,775 ground measurements plus satellite data to model tree abundance and historical levels.
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Monkeys Deployed to Protect China Parade From Birds
China uses falcons and trained macaques to remove bird nests near pilots training grounds ahead of the WWII victory parade in Beijing. Officials say the monkeys can dismantle up to 60 nests daily, while kite and balloon bans and flight-zone closures further safeguard air operations.
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Masked gunmen seize 18 Turkish workers in Baghdad
In Baghdad, masked uniformed men abducted 18 employees of Nurol Insaat at a Sadr City construction site. The group, which included 14 workers three engineers and one accountant, were bundled into SUVs after breaking in and disarming guards. Iraqi and Turkish officials cited organized crime as the motive.
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