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Utah Wildlife Board Approves Extensive Changes to Fishing Regulations for 2027-28 Season

Utah Wildlife Board Approves Extensive Changes to Fishing Regulations for 2027-28 Season

The Utah Wildlife Board has approved a comprehensive set of updates to fishing regulations for the 2027-28 season, alongside changes to elk hunting and other wildlife rules. These revisions, which followed a survey of angler feedback, aim to enhance conservation efforts and improve fishing opportunities across the state. Key changes include allowing multiple methods for taking common carp, fathead minnow, redside shiner, Utah chub, Utah sucker, and white sucker in most open waters. The board also clarified spearfishing reopening times and reduced daily limits for largemouth bass in eight community ponds along the Wasatch Front to mitigate overfishing. Significantly, 14 native fish species, including Bear Lake sculpin and bluehead sucker, will be reclassified as game fish with a zero daily limit to boost conservation. Additionally, the use of certain dead fish as bait, such as mountain sucker and longnose dace, has been removed from the approved list.
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Teen fisherman catches a what? He knew, and it’s a state record

Teen fisherman catches a what? He knew, and it’s a state record

A 16-year-old boy in Florida hooked into what he first thought was a peacock bass, but he soon recognized it was a “jaguar.”
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North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission Stocks 6 Million Fish Annually in Public Waters

North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission Stocks 6 Million Fish Annually in Public Waters

The North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission (NCWRC) plays a crucial role in freshwater fisheries management by annually stocking approximately 6 million fish in public lakes, ponds, streams, and rivers across the state. This extensive stocking program is supported by the agency's six fish hatcheries. The purpose of these efforts is multifaceted, including enhancing existing fisheries, establishing new fish populations, and supporting recreational fishing opportunities. The NCWRC manages both coldwater and warmwater stocking programs, with detailed schedules and summaries available for public access. These programs are essential for maintaining healthy and diverse fish populations in North Carolina's public waters.
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Senator Heinrich Opposes Digital Asset Market Clarity Act, Citing Threats to State and Tribal Gaming

Senator Heinrich Opposes Digital Asset Market Clarity Act, Citing Threats to State and Tribal Gaming

U.S. Senator Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) is actively opposing the Digital Asset Market Clarity Act, arguing that the proposed legislation fails to adequately protect state regulatory authority and Tribal gaming rights. Senator Heinrich contends that the bill, as currently drafted, could create a loophole allowing 'prediction markets' to offer online sports betting and casino-style games without adhering to existing Tribal or state gambling regulations. He plans to introduce an amendment aimed at strengthening protections for the Indian Gaming Regulatory Act, Tribal-state gaming compacts, and state gaming laws. According to Senator Heinrich, prediction markets currently operate in a legal gray area, classifying sports bets as financial products regulated by the Commodity Futures Trading Commission, rather than as gambling subject to state and Tribal oversight. This classification, he argues, poses a direct threat to the casino revenues that New Mexico's pueblos and the Mescalero Apache Tribe depend on for esse...
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Flash Flood Watch in Effect for Western New Mexico

Flash Flood Watch in Effect for Western New Mexico

The National Weather Service has issued a Flood Watch for western and south-central New Mexico, including areas such as Farmington, Shiprock, Aztec, and Ruidoso. Deep monsoon moisture is fueling numerous showers and thunderstorms, with some storms producing heavy rainfall rates of 1 to 2 inches per hour. This rainfall is expected to lead to excessive runoff, increasing the risk of flash flooding, particularly in areas with recent wildfire burn scars in Catron and Lincoln Counties. The Flood Watch remains in effect through late tonight (Source time: not specified).
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New Mexico Lawmakers Warn of Federal Erosion in Nuclear Safety Oversight, Threatening Workers and National Security

New Mexico Lawmakers Warn of Federal Erosion in Nuclear Safety Oversight, Threatening Workers and National Security

A bipartisan committee of the New Mexico Legislature, the Radioactive and Hazardous Materials Committee (RHMC), has issued a warning regarding what they describe as an urgent threat to workers, communities, and national security. This threat stems from two developments at the nation’s defense nuclear facilities: the obstruction of independent federal safety oversight and a sweeping rollback of longstanding safety requirements by the Department of Energy (DOE). According to the DNFSB’s July 2026 report to Congress, the DOE denied eight access requests during the first half of 2026, including access to safety information and meetings. A March 10 DOE memorandum has reportedly been used to block Board observers from safety-related meetings, redact information, and withhold technical reviews, which the committee states is inconsistent with the Atomic Energy Act. Furthermore, the five-member Defense Nuclear Facilities Safety Board (DNFSB) currently has only one Senate-confirmed member, preventing it from reachin...
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Federal Judge Blocks New Mexico's PFAS Labeling Mandate

Federal Judge Blocks New Mexico's PFAS Labeling Mandate

Federal Judge Blocks New Mexico's PFAS Labeling Mandate
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Gold House Co-founder Bing Chen Advocates for Niche Community Engagement in Brand Marketing

Gold House Co-founder Bing Chen Advocates for Niche Community Engagement in Brand Marketing

Gold House Co-founder Bing Chen Advocates for Niche Community Engagement in Brand Marketing
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Heavy Rain Causes Power Outages in El Paso and Southern New Mexico

Heavy Rain Causes Power Outages in El Paso and Southern New Mexico

Heavy rainfall and strong winds have caused significant power outages across El Paso, Texas, and parts of Southern New Mexico. As of 9:25 p.m. local time on 16 September 2026, approximately 10,994 customers of El Paso Electric were without power due to 55 separate outages. The affected areas include West El Paso, the Upper Valley, Anthony, Vinton, Berino, and Las Cruces. Severe weather conditions, including lightning and torrential rain, have been cited as the primary causes of the outages. Restoration efforts are ongoing, but the utility company has not provided an estimated time for full power restoration. A flood advisory was also issued for South Central Doña Ana County and Northwest El Paso, warning of minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas.
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3 dead after flash floods on the Navajo Nation. What we know

3 dead after flash floods on the Navajo Nation. What we know

Authorities said three people died after being swept away by floodwaters in the Navajo Nation community of Newcomb, New Mexico.
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Voyage Ohio Magazine Highlights Local Businesses and Creatives in 'Hidden Gems' Series

Voyage Ohio Magazine Highlights Local Businesses and Creatives in 'Hidden Gems' Series

Voyage Ohio Magazine Highlights Local Businesses and Creatives in 'Hidden Gems' Series
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Sept. 11 remembrance ceremonies held in lowcountry

Sept. 11 remembrance ceremonies held in lowcountry

Several 911 remembrance ceremonies took place in the lowcountry, including one in Bluffton and Hardeeville. First responders and many others attended.