The Gold Butte wilderness bill which was recently tossed into the congressional sausage grinder by Las Vegas Congresswoman Shelley Berkley died the death it deserved last week as Congress adjourned and went home. We are told that many from rural northeastern Clark County registered strong opposition to the bill with members of Congress and local County...
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OPEN FORUM
Where Are Our Public Meetings?
By Elise McAllister
Much has been said about Gold Butte and the legislation to make it an NCA/wilderness area. But as we learn more, there are still volumes to be said.
For instance, recent events have uncovered the confusing role (deliberate or otherwise) of Clark County...
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Looking Past The Politics
By Nancy Hall
I appreciate this opportunity to discuss the facts about the recently introduced legislation for the Gold Butte conservation area. Gold Butte is a magnificent resource and a treasure to us all for its historic, prehistoric, biological, scenic, and recreational opportunities. Our concern and care for these resources is what we have in common, and what we should focus on into the future.
I believe a combination of politics, misinformation and fear of change is preventing all the stakeholders in Gold Butte from understanding...
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