Valencia County
Recent News About Valencia County
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Voluntary evacuations were advised after a strong gas order was reported across Valencia County last weekend.
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The Valencia County Fire Department is struggling to meet demand with limited staff to answer a growing number of calls.
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Oil and gas billionaire Harvey Yates, Jr. is giddy at the prospect of drilling in Valencia County, ignoring well-documented research on how oil and gas extraction harms health, causes air pollution and water contamination and climate warming greenhouse emissions.
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A proposal has been made to modify Valencia County’s zoning ordinance to allow the development of natural resources in the county.
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Earth Day had a special meaning this year for the Whitfield Wildlife Conservation Area.
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Valencia County Commissioners approved an animal ordinance that outlaws the chaining of dogs, a move that instantly raised concerns and confusion among dog owners and residents, who prefer the animals on leashes.