Politics & Policy
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New Santa Fe mayor says: "This town is not for sale'
Debbie Jaramillo elected Santa Fe's new mayor on promise to rein in development.
by Ernie Atencio, Mar 21, 1994 -
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Baca is back
Jim Baca hopes to become New Mexico governor.
by Staff, Mar 07, 1994 -
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Jim Baca says the Department of Interior is in deep trouble
Fired BLM chief critical of his agency and Bruce Babbitt.
by Ed Marston, Feb 21, 1994 -
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BLM chief Jim Baca leaves amidst cheers and boos
After nine months as BLM chief, Jim Baca is forced to resign amid controversy.
by Tony Davis, Feb 21, 1994 -
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DOE unlocks some classified data
Department of Energy Secretary Hazel O'Leary launches an "openness initiative' that reveals the DOE's sordid past.
by Jon Christensen, Dec 27, 1993 -
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How many are there?
The House of Represenatives passes a bill to launch the National Biological Survey.
by Staff, Dec 13, 1993 -
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Hail to the chief
Wildlife biologist Jack Ward Thomas is appointed as the new chief of the Forest Service.
by Staff, Nov 29, 1993 -
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Some in West want Bruce Babbitt's head
A group of ranchers calls for Bruce Babbitt's resignation, charging misconduct and dirty politics.
by Steve Hinchman, Nov 29, 1993 -
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Recall defeated in Utah
Members of the Grand County Council beat back a recall vote, despite a well-financed campaign.
by Staff, Nov 15, 1993 -
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Robertson out, Unger in, Thomas in limbo
Clinton selects replacements for the Chief and Associate Chief of the Forest Service.
by Staff, Nov 15, 1993 -
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Western politics heat up
Political races in Idaho and Wyoming heat up after Gov. Cecil Andrus and Sen. Malcolm Wallop retire.
by Staff, Nov 01, 1993 -
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A job for a feminist
Tara O'Toole is confirmed as assistant secretary for environment, health and safety after being blackballed by Sen. Malcolm Wallop as a radical.
by Staff, Oct 18, 1993 -
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Oregon legislative session is a wash
Several land-use bills cause division and compromise among wise-use and environmental groups in Oregon's state legislature.
by Alan Pittman, Sep 20, 1993 -
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Moving up at the BLM
Jim Baca appoints an African American woman, Denise Meridith, as his second-in-command at the BLM.
by Staff, Sep 06, 1993 -
Essays
Babbit is no Stegner or Abbey
An essay on whether or not Babbitt is helping the environment at the Interior Department.
by Jeffrey St. Clair, Sep 06, 1993






