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Albuquerque announces property swap with state of New Mexico in hopes of solving land-use issues

April 3, 2023

Albuquerque announces property swap with state of New Mexico in hopes of solving land-use issues

The state of New Mexico announced a property swap with the city of Albuquerque in hopes of solving land use issues. The city's mayor believes the deal is a win-win for both parties.

Republicans press Biden admin on its false oil, gas permitting claims

March 22, 2023

Republicans press Biden admin on its false oil, gas permitting claims

A coalition of GOP lawmakers is demanding answers from a top Biden official after the administration quietly admitted its oft-used fossil fuel permitting figure was inaccurate.

Biden interior secretary chokes up while talking about importance of bison for Native Americans

March 21, 2023

Biden interior secretary chokes up while talking about importance of bison for Native Americans

Interior Secretary Deb Haaland became emotional during a speech Tuesday highlighting her agency's work restoring American bison populations to tribal and ancestral lands.

Iowa Republican unveils legislation to protect rural land from China, other foreign adversaries

March 8, 2023

Iowa Republican unveils legislation to protect rural land from China, other foreign adversaries

A GOP member of the House Agriculture Committee introduced legislation Wednesday that would prohibit Chinese investors from making rural land purchases in the U.S.

Virginia Gov. Youngkin rings death knell on CCP buying American land near military sites

February 26, 2023

Virginia Gov. Youngkin rings death knell on CCP buying American land near military sites

Republican Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin said he will sign a bill that will prevent the Chinese Communist Party from buying farmland in the state, including near the Pentagon.

WI Gov. Tony Evers wants to make it harder for the purchasing of land to be blocked by state Legislature

February 8, 2023

WI Gov. Tony Evers wants to make it harder for the purchasing of land to be blocked by state Legislature

Wisconsin's governor wants it to be harder for the purchasing of land by the state or conservation groups to be blocked by the GOP-controlled legislature.

Farmer predicts worse food shortages, higher prices in 2023 amid inflation, drought, interests rate hikes

December 27, 2022

Farmer predicts worse food shortages, higher prices in 2023 amid inflation, drought, interests rate hikes

Stephanie Nash, a fourth-generation dairy farmer, predicts drought, supply chain issues and rising interest rates could spell an even worse 2023 for farmers.

Utah horse returns home to owner after 8 years of running with wild mustangs: 'It’s a miracle'

November 16, 2022

Utah horse returns home to owner after 8 years of running with wild mustangs: 'It’s a miracle'

After running with wild mustangs in Utah for eight years, a horse is reunited with its owner thanks to the community and the work of the Bureau Land Management of Utah.

Republicans slam Dems for abruptly postponing key hearing where Interior secretary set to testify

September 29, 2022

Republicans slam Dems for abruptly postponing key hearing where Interior secretary set to testify

The GOP leader on the Natural Resources Committee, wrote to his Democratic colleague Thursday, slamming a decision to postpone Interior Secretary Deb Haaland's testimony.

2 Illinois sites renamed under new national policy to remove derogatory term towards Native American women

September 19, 2022

2 Illinois sites renamed under new national policy to remove derogatory term towards Native American women

Two different sites in Illinois were renamed due to a new policy that is removing a racist term for a Native American woman "squaw" from federal land.