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Moab, UT

Sandstone cliff walls of Labyrinth Canyon are seen near Moab, Utah. (Photo by Arthur Grumankin via Getty Images) A number of oil and gas leases in southern Utah, one of which was so controversial that seven Democratic U.S. senators urged the federal government to cancel it, are now the subject of an environmental lawsuit.

BLM revives controversial oil and gas lease in Utah wilderness, prompting lawsuit

UPI News

The Biden administration on Thursday announced new efforts to speed up government infrastructure projects delivering more clean power and jobs.

Biden administration announces plans to speed up energy projects

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Cheyenne, WY

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WHITE MOUNTAIN—“That’s a lot of horses,” lamented Cheyenne resident Robyn Smith from a high-desert ridgeline. It wasn’t her first exasperated exclamation. “Argh, oh crap,” was her immediate reaction to learning a federal judge had given the Bureau of Land Management the OK to proceed with plans to fully remove two wild horse herds from the landscape in southwest Wyoming.

BLM wins two lawsuits, clearing way for elimination of two Wyoming wild horse herds

Rock Springs, WY

A year after a conservation-heavy draft management plan for 3.6 million acres of public land in southwest Wyoming ignited intense opposition , the Bureau of Land Management has issued a finalized plan seeking more of a balance between landscape protection and development.

Final Rock Springs plan seeks development, wildlife balance — Wyoming leaders still unhappy

Wild horse advocates and environmental groups file notice of appeal challenging court decision allowing BLM to remove 5,000 wild horses and eliminate 2.1 million acres of wild horse habitat in Wyoming. On August 16, 2024 a coalition of wild horse advocates, conservationists, and academics, represented by Eubanks and Associates, filed...

Wild Horse & Environmental Groups Challenge Court Decision Allowing Largest-Ever Eradication of Wild Horses

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Dianna Carney

Sandy Paws Rescue Inc., a foster-based rescue in Massachusetts, has recently introduced a tiny six-pound dog named Alistair who is looking for his forever home. At only one year old, this little boy is a sweet dog who is thought to be a Maltese, "but we can’t make any guarantees that he would be suitable for those with allergies," explains the nonprofit animal rescue.

Meet The Tiny 6lb Dog Looking For Love

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Camilo Díaz

(MA) Meet Apple, a pocket-sized Chihuahua mix girl who is ready to dive into your heart, home, and bed. This 10-week-old puppy was placed in Great Dog Rescue New England's care for unspecified reasons. She is currently living safely with a foster family while she awaits her future home. Since she is still such a young puppy, she is okay with waiting a while for the perfect family to come and get her. But don't make her wait too long!

Tiny 5-Pound Chihuahua Is Searching For A Home

Melbourne, FL

Akeena

A Burger King location in Melbourne, Florida, has been temporarily shut down for the third time following since 2023 after a recent state inspection that identified multiple health violations. This incident underscores ongoing concerns regarding the restaurant's adherence to health and safety standards.

A dead lizard, dead roaches, rodent droppings - Florida fast food restaurant closed again

Blanding, UT

Cameron, AZ

Utah News Dispatch

Tribal leaders from the Havasupai Tribe and Navajo Nation were led to believe that Energy Fuels Resources, Inc., would give their communities two weeks’ notice before they started hauling uranium ore from Pinyon Plain Mine near the Grand Canyon. However, that wasn’t the case when Navajo Nation President Buu Nygren and the Havasupai learned on […]

Navajo Nation, Havasupai Tribe condemn transportation of uranium ore on tribal land

Moms Who Think

Whether you're in the market for a second home or you're looking to make a big move to a mountain […]

These U.S. Mountain Towns Have the Absolute Nicest Homes

The Associated Press

Wildlife agencies are trying to capture and relocate the first pack of wolves that formed under Colorado’s ambitious wolf reintroduction program after the animals repeatedly attacked livestock, marking an early stumble in the voter-driven initiative. The move comes only a week after state officials touted three pups born to...

Wolf pack that attacked Colorado livestock to be relocated as reintroduction program stumbles

Boulder County, CO

USA TODAY

A 36-year-old man died while hiking and camping in the Colorado wilderness near Boulder County's Brainard Lake Recreation Area.

Hiker in Colorado found dead in wilderness after failing to return from camping trip

California State

WEHOville.com

California is on the verge of a potential shift in its cannabis industry, as the state Legislature has passed a bill that could pave the way for cannabis cafes where patrons can enjoy both cannabis and a meal. The proposed legislation, Assembly Bill 1775, which now awaits Governor Gavin Newsom’s signature, would allow cities to authorize dispensaries to serve food and nonalcoholic drinks, and even host live entertainment, alongside the consumption of cannabis products.

New cannabis cafe bill heads to governor’s desk

North Carolina State

Asheville, NC

Town Talks

Why Asheville, North Carolina, is such a hot culinary destination — and where to eat when you visit. Nestled in the Blue Ridge Mountains, Asheville, North Carolina, has once again claimed the top spot in Yelp's 2022 survey of the best cities for foodies, a title it also held in 2020.

North Carolina City Was Just Named the No. 1 Food Destination in the U.S. — Here's Why

Denver, CO

David Heitz

Angry Aurorans and Denverites on social media poked fun at the news media Friday as more information came out about Venezuelan gangs on the Front Range. Aurora Mayor Mike Coffman posted on Facebook that the city will use court orders to shut down additional apartment complexes that have been infiltrated by the gangs. It seemed to contradict comments made by Gov. Jared Polis, who said the gang problem was a figment of Aurora council member Danielle Jurinsky’s imagination.

Migrant gang crisis underrated: Denver media criticized

Buffalo, WY

The House Draw Fire burning in northern Wyoming grew to more than 163,000 acres on Thursday — nearly the combined size of Denver and Salt Lake City — threatening structures, prompting evacuation orders and forcing the closure of Interstate 90.

Wildfire burns 163,000 acres in northern Wyoming, forcing evacuations and I-90 closure

A-Z-Animals

Mountain lions are beautiful, graceful predators who hunt by night. How many of them live in the United States? We’ve done the research and gathered the facts. Meet the Mountain Lion The mountain lion (Puma concolor) is also known as the cougar, panther, or puma. The cougar is one of the big cat species native […]

Mountain Lion (Cougar) Population by State in 2024

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BLM proposes plan to streamline solar in the West

The Bureau of Land Management has released a final plan to streamline solar development in the western U.S. The Western Solar Plan makes 31 million acres...

BLM proposes plan to streamline solar in the West

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