Desert News, 11/23

Environmental news from across America's arid lands

December 23, 2024

12/16

Forest Service looks to close 57 abandoned mines southeast of Tucson

12/19

Nevada receives $375 million for recreation and conservation

Desert sunset with layers of mountains running into the distance.

Big Bend National Park Unveils New Campsites Along Old Maverick Road

12/20

BLM updates grazing plan for Sonoran Desert National Monument

NV Energy’s plan to build solar, battery plants, more approved

Almost 32M acres are available for solar in the West. Will Trump push back?

Disappointment over updated Western Solar Plan hits home for Nevada conservationists

Utah argues US Magnesium is ‘unable or unwilling’ to protect the Great Salt Lake as judge appoints outsider to run the company

12/21

red sand path leading through desert grass to big red cliffs

Federal agencies release final decision denying highway through Red Cliffs

‘Gitmo’ in the Mojave: How the Marines are saving endangered desert tortoises

Public comments welcome at Black Mountain transmission line hearing

Proposed 'eco-village' in Taos County scrapped as developers withdraw appeal

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12/22

How bird flu is affecting Nevada

Bisbee chooses darkness to earn new designation from night-sky group

12/23

Hopi set to acquire more land in Arizona