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State trust lands at a glance

The West's state trust lands form a complex patchwork, and each state manages them differently.

by Nathan Rice, Jun 13, 2011
Park Service finally drafts a solution to conflicts over canyon flights

The Park Service offers a plan to ease the conflict over Grand Canyon overflights.

by John Dougherty and Ray Ring, Jun 12, 2011
The National Park Service's Preferred Alternative map.

The Park Service offers a plan to ease the conflict over Grand Canyon overflights.

by John Dougherty and Ray Ring, Jun 13, 2011
Western elections wrap-up

High Country News examines the results of what everyone agrees was a "very weird election."

by Jonathan Thompson , Nov 22, 2010
Mining Reform: Deja vu again and again

A 138-year-old law blocks serious hardrock mining reform, despite the untiring work of activists.

by Paul Larmer, Nov 22, 2010
Nevada: A hairy ride for Harry

Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid tries gun-play in his battle with Sharron Angle, and former poli-sci prof Dina Titus tries to keep her Nevada House seat out of Joe Heck's reach.

by Jonathan Thompson, Oct 20, 2010
Recognizing unfairness

Young people dressed in graduation caps and gowns protest for immigration reform.

by Ray Ring, Aug 16, 2010
The same old Sen. Reid?

Year after year, Nevada Sen. Harry Reid has stood squarely in the path of every attempt to reform the 1872 Mining Law. Plus: The Energy Department wants to dump tons of deadly mercury, most likely in the West.

by Ray Ring , Aug 03, 2009
Enviros wary of 'Nevada-style' wilderness bill

A controversial proposed wilderness bill for Utah’s Washington County includes utility corridors, motorized-vehicle trails, and public-land sales designed to accommodate urban growth

by Brett Wilkison, Apr 17, 2006
Lawmakers chop up renewable-energy fund

Congress slashes the Energy Department’s Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy Program in favor of directing money toward energy projects in lawmakers’ home districts

by Laura Paskus, Feb 06, 2006