Aug 18, 2026 | Look West Newsletter
U.S. Customs and Border Protection Commissioner Rodney Scott ordered a pause on all border construction inside Big Bend National Park, days after footage of construction within the park sparked bipartisan outrage. “Last night I put a pause on all activity in... 
Jun 26, 2026 | Look West Newsletter
Last year, the Center for Western Priorities, along with many others, warned members of Congress that weaponizing the Congressional Review Act against public land management plans would create chaos. They did it anyway, and now a lawsuit against the Bureau of Land... 
Jun 17, 2026 | Press Release
DENVER—The Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources on Wednesday advanced S.1547, the America the Beautiful Act. The bill was unanimously reported out of committee by a bipartisan voice vote and now advances to the full Senate. If passed by both chambers and... 
Jun 12, 2026 | Look West Newsletter
Nearly 320,000 acres of public land in northwest Arizona have been nominated for oil and gas leasing since January 2025, despite geologists saying the region has little to no known oil or gas reserves. The nominations came from Zonaco, LLC, a shell company traced by... 
Jun 8, 2026 | Look West Newsletter
The Trump administration’s lease sale in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge on Friday drew little interest from the oil and gas industry. It netted just $3.7 million, a low result following two prior sales with similarly poor returns. Only two bidders showed up...