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Truth be told

May 18, 2022 by Guest Post

by Alan Lackey, Candidate for HD 88, Stevensville

In a letter to the editor on May 11, 2022 titled “Support for Rusk”, Ron Wirth, in his zeal to discredit me, left out a very key point in his summary of an interview I did back in 2004; the truth.

Mr. Wirth manipulated what the article said to make it sound like I supported John Kerry for his views on gun control. The article, if you read it yourself, is talking about Bush and Kerry both supporting the assault weapon ban, not me.

Some background:

In the Late 90’s, a new type of energy development moved into the area of New Mexico where I lived; coal-bed methane gas. As a businessman in an area where the economy was tied to coal mining, that had recently ceased for good, I welcomed the gas development to provide an economic stimulus to a depressed area. Earlier in my career, I had managed ranches in Texas with a significant amount of oil and gas activity. My main duty was to oversee the agricultural operations but I also acted as a liaison for the owners with the oil companies. I worked with oil companies to help mitigate environmental damage, which they were very cooperative in doing. The main emphasis of coarse, was protecting ground water. The oil companies were diligent in sealing off underground water bearing stratum to protect it from contamination with oil or brine water. I assumed the process around my home would be similar.

As time went on I witnessed that with this new type of development, the under ground aquifers were an impediment to production of the gas and had to be disposed of. After injecting many chemicals like diesel fuel into the ground at extremely high pressure, all the associated water within the site is pumped away to allow the gas to flow and then disposed of in deep injection wells making it unavailable for use for ever. Most private property owners in the region did not own the minerals rights and found their homes in the middle of an industrial gas field. Hundreds of families lost their wells, either by contamination or by depletion. There was nothing to say about what was going on on private land. However, I thought that there ought to be a different way to extract the gas that does not destroy a critical finite resource like fresh water in an arid land. In addition, the entire landscape is industrialized with 8 wells per section and it becomes a spiderweb network over hundreds of thousands of acres of pipeline corridors, service roads, well pads and power lines.

Within the 2.2 million acre Raton Basin, which was entirely open for development, there is an area of Forest Service land that is a critical water shed and a unique wildlife resource. This 106,000 acre area is called the Valle Vidal Unit of the Carson National Forest. I had cowboyed in the lush alpine meadows and shady aspen groves as a younger man. Then years later, after it was acquired by the Forest Service, the Valle Vidal is where I had my elk hunting camps. There was coal-bed methane development on adjacent properties, so I enquired with the forest supervisor if there was interest in leasing the Valle Vidal for gas development. The supervisor told me “yes, it was a done deal and there was nothing I could about it.” 

This is where I ran head on into President Bush’s energy policy. It turned out that the company that applied for the lease was a big donor to the Bush campaign. The president’s energy task force (Dick Cheney) was paying them back at the public’s expense. This was a pet project being expedited behind the scenes. I felt it was public land and the public should have a say. This incredible resource was in the cross hairs of being turned into a single use gas field, compromising the current multiple uses of fishing, hunting, ranching, timber harvesting and recreation, all for 30 hours worth of gas. In my mind, leaving 106,000 acres intact out of 2.2 million acres is not being unreasonable. 

I learned a lot about the Bush and Cheney administration, and in no way could I support them with my vote again. In my frustration, I considered a vote for Kerry, and stated so in the article, however; I did not mark a vote for president that election.

My disappointment expressed in the article for the NRA at the time, was due to the fact that they blindly supported the energy policies of the the Bush administration and had not considered the negative impact they had on wild lands, wildlife, and hunters. When I presented the facts to the leadership of the NRA, they changed their policy and supported my efforts. The NRA was instrumental in helping me push through legislation to protect this area for future generations. I currently am and will always be a member of the NRA.

I was able to achieve bipartisan support from both the Republican and Democrat New Mexico US Senators and both the Democrat and Republican New Mexico US House members.

For four years I was at the same table with people I thought I would never be in the same room with, trying to protect this resource. However, as divided as we are as a a nation there are still many things most of us have in common. A desire for a source of clean water or a natural setting to take the grandson for an elk hunt might be two of them. Wise use of resources is paramount.

Back to Mr. Wirth. You really should know the facts before you put yourself out there. Come to think of it though, this day and age, I guess facts just don’t matter, i.e., take a look at the mainstream media. There is a demand for your journalistic skills. The Department of Homeland Security just started their Disinformation Bureau. You’d fit in quite well there.

 

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  1. Melva L Neal says

    May 20, 2022 at 3:05 PM

    facts are facts

  2. Melva Nesl says

    May 20, 2022 at 12:03 AM

    The facts were pretty obvious.

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A really fun market on Saturdays with live music, 4-7pm, July 2nd - October 1st, 2022. Location: Ambrose Community Center, 4415 Sunnyside Cemetery Rd., Stevensville. Great coffee, treats, & much […]

7:00 PM - 8:00 PM Recurring

Stevensville AA

August 27 @ 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM Recurring

Stevensville AA

Alcoholics Anonymous meets Tuesdays and Saturdays at the Stevensville Fire Station training room, 156 Kinsman Drive at 7PM

3 events, 28

2021-10-27

Laundry Love Hamilton Free Laundry Appointments

Laundry Love Hamilton Free Laundry Appointments

8:00 AM - 5:00 PM Recurring

St. Francis of Assisi Parish Mass

August 28 @ 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM Recurring

St. Francis of Assisi Parish Mass

Join us for Mass every Saturday at 5:30 p.m. and Sunday at 7:30 a.m. and 9:00 a.m. Mission church St. Philip in Darby every Sunday at 11:00 a.m.

Free
12:00 PM - 3:00 PM

Victor Museum Ice Cream Social

August 28 @ 12:00 PM - 3:00 PM

Victor Museum Ice Cream Social

The Victor Heritage Museum will hold its annual Ice Cream Social, a thank you to the community, on Sunday, August 28, from 12 noon to 3 p.m. There will be […]

1 event, 29

2021-10-27

Laundry Love Hamilton Free Laundry Appointments

2 events, 30

2021-10-27

Laundry Love Hamilton Free Laundry Appointments

7:00 PM - 8:00 PM Recurring

Stevensville AA

August 30 @ 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM Recurring

Stevensville AA

Alcoholics Anonymous meets Tuesdays and Saturdays at the Stevensville Fire Station training room, 156 Kinsman Drive at 7PM

2 events, 31

2021-10-27

Laundry Love Hamilton Free Laundry Appointments

6:30 PM - 8:30 PM Recurring

Quantum Group of the Bitterroot

August 31 @ 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM Recurring

Quantum Group of the Bitterroot

The Quantum Group of the Bitterroot invites you to attend its monthly meetings. You needn't have knowledge of quantum physics to enjoy learning about this exciting field of science that […]

2 events, 1

2021-10-27

Laundry Love Hamilton Free Laundry Appointments

9:00 AM - 10:00 AM Recurring

Coffee with the Mayor

September 1 @ 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM Recurring

Coffee with the Mayor

Coffee with the Mayor, First Tuesday of Each Month 9:00 am at CJ's Den, 324 Main Street.  Opportunity for Stevensville Residents to Informally Meet with the Mayor, ask Questions, Express […]

4 events, 2

2021-10-27

Laundry Love Hamilton Free Laundry Appointments

10:00 AM - 2:00 PM Recurring

Open Studio

September 2 @ 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM Recurring

Open Studio

Your studio is open Fridays for solo work. A mentor will be available to keep you company, point you to resources, or leave you alone, whatever suits you. This is […]

$17
2:00 PM - 6:00 PM Recurring

Lolo Farmers Market

September 2 @ 2:00 PM - 6:00 PM Recurring

Lolo Farmers Market

Fridays June 3rd - September 30th Time:  2-6 pm  Lolo Community Center    12345 Hwy 93 South   Rental Booth Cost: $15  For more information and to sign up for […]

5:30 PM - 8:00 PM Recurring

Drum Circle

September 2 @ 5:30 PM - 8:00 PM Recurring

Drum Circle

Jerry leads this casual drumming session every other Friday night in the studio. A great way to release tension, have some fun, and gather with new friends. No skill or […]

4 events, 3

2021-10-27

Laundry Love Hamilton Free Laundry Appointments

8:00 AM - 5:00 PM Recurring

St. Francis of Assisi Parish Mass

September 3 @ 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM Recurring

St. Francis of Assisi Parish Mass

Join us for Mass every Saturday at 5:30 p.m. and Sunday at 7:30 a.m. and 9:00 a.m. Mission church St. Philip in Darby every Sunday at 11:00 a.m.

Free
4:00 PM - 7:00 PM Recurring

Lone Rock Farmers Market

September 3 @ 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM Recurring

Lone Rock Farmers Market

A really fun market on Saturdays with live music, 4-7pm, July 2nd - October 1st, 2022. Location: Ambrose Community Center, 4415 Sunnyside Cemetery Rd., Stevensville. Great coffee, treats, & much […]

7:00 PM - 8:00 PM Recurring

Stevensville AA

September 3 @ 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM Recurring

Stevensville AA

Alcoholics Anonymous meets Tuesdays and Saturdays at the Stevensville Fire Station training room, 156 Kinsman Drive at 7PM

October 27
All day

Laundry Love Hamilton Free Laundry Appointments

July 31 @ 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM Recurring

St. Francis of Assisi Parish Mass

October 27
All day

Laundry Love Hamilton Free Laundry Appointments

August 1 @ 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM Recurring

Coffee with the Mayor

August 1 @ 9:00 AM - 11:30 AM Recurring

Lutheran VBS

October 27
All day

Laundry Love Hamilton Free Laundry Appointments

August 2 @ 9:00 AM - 11:30 AM Recurring

Lutheran VBS

August 2 @ 5:00 PM - 8:30 PM

National Night Out 2022

August 2 @ 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM Recurring

Stevensville AA

October 27
All day

Laundry Love Hamilton Free Laundry Appointments

August 3 @ 9:00 AM - 11:30 AM Recurring

Lutheran VBS

October 27
All day

Laundry Love Hamilton Free Laundry Appointments

August 4 @ 9:00 AM - 11:30 AM Recurring

Lutheran VBS

October 27
All day

Laundry Love Hamilton Free Laundry Appointments

August 5 @ 9:00 AM - 11:30 AM Recurring

Lutheran VBS

August 5 @ 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

Pachyderm Club

August 5 @ 2:00 PM - 6:00 PM Recurring

Lolo Farmers Market

August 5 @ 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM Recurring

Model train display

October 27
All day

Laundry Love Hamilton Free Laundry Appointments

August 6 @ 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM Recurring

St. Francis of Assisi Parish Mass

August 6 @ 12:00 PM - 3:00 PM Recurring

Model train display

August 6 @ 3:00 PM - 10:30 PM

Blues & Brews

August 6 @ 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM Recurring

Lone Rock Farmers Market

August 6 @ 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM Recurring

Stevensville AA

+ 1 More
October 27
All day

Laundry Love Hamilton Free Laundry Appointments

August 7 @ 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM Recurring

St. Francis of Assisi Parish Mass

August 7 @ 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM Recurring

Pachyderm Club

August 7 @ 2:00 PM - 7:00 PM

Farm Fun Day with Cultivating Connections!

August 7 @ 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM Recurring

Lone Rock Community Network

October 27
All day

Laundry Love Hamilton Free Laundry Appointments

August 8 @ 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM Recurring

North Valley Public Library Events

October 27
All day

Laundry Love Hamilton Free Laundry Appointments

August 9 @ 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM Recurring

Socrates Cafe’ Philosophical Discussion Group

August 9 @ 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Stevi school board

August 9 @ 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM Recurring

Stevensville AA

October 27
All day

Laundry Love Hamilton Free Laundry Appointments

All day

Western Montana Fair

August 10 @ 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Xtreme Bulls – Rock the Red

August 10 @ 7:30 PM - 8:30 PM

Lone Rock park board

August 11
August 11 @ 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM Recurring

North Valley Public Library Events

August 11 @ 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Missoula Stampede PRCA Rodeo – Tough Enough to Wear Pink

August 12
August 12 @ 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM Recurring

Open Studio

October 27
All day

Laundry Love Hamilton Free Laundry Appointments

All day

Western Montana Fair

August 11 @ 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM Recurring

North Valley Public Library Events

August 11 @ 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Missoula Stampede PRCA Rodeo – Tough Enough to Wear Pink

October 27
All day

Laundry Love Hamilton Free Laundry Appointments

All day

Western Montana Fair

August 12 @ 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM Recurring

Open Studio

August 12 @ 2:00 PM - 6:00 PM Recurring

Lolo Farmers Market

August 12 @ 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM Recurring

North Valley Public Library Events

August 12 @ 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM Recurring

Vibrational Crystal Healing

August 12 @ 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Missoula Stampede PRCA Rodeo – Parade of Champions

October 27
All day

Laundry Love Hamilton Free Laundry Appointments

All day

Western Montana Fair

August 13 @ 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM Recurring

St. Francis of Assisi Parish Mass

August 13 @ 8:00 AM - 7:00 PM

Annual Bitterroot River Clean Up

August 13 @ 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM Recurring

Culture Crawl Art Walk

August 13 @ 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM Recurring

Lone Rock Farmers Market

August 13 @ 4:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Pint Nite for Pets

+ 2 More
October 27
All day

Laundry Love Hamilton Free Laundry Appointments

All day

Western Montana Fair

August 14 @ 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM Recurring

St. Francis of Assisi Parish Mass

August 14 @ 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Lords of Dirt & FMX

October 27
All day

Laundry Love Hamilton Free Laundry Appointments

August 15 @ 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM Recurring

North Valley Public Library Events

August 15 @ 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

Rotary Club

October 27
All day

Laundry Love Hamilton Free Laundry Appointments

August 16 @ 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM Recurring

Stevensville AA

October 27
All day

Laundry Love Hamilton Free Laundry Appointments

October 27
All day

Laundry Love Hamilton Free Laundry Appointments

August 18 @ 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM Recurring

North Valley Public Library Events

October 27
All day

Laundry Love Hamilton Free Laundry Appointments

August 19 @ 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM Recurring

Open Studio

August 19 @ 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM Recurring

Pachyderm Club

August 19 @ 2:00 PM - 6:00 PM Recurring

Lolo Farmers Market

August 19 @ 5:30 PM - 8:00 PM Recurring

Drum Circle

October 27
All day

Laundry Love Hamilton Free Laundry Appointments

August 20 @ 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM Recurring

St. Francis of Assisi Parish Mass

August 20 @ 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM Recurring

Lone Rock Farmers Market

August 20 @ 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM Recurring

Stevensville AA

October 27
All day

Laundry Love Hamilton Free Laundry Appointments

August 21 @ 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM Recurring

St. Francis of Assisi Parish Mass

August 21 @ 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM Recurring

Lone Rock Community Network

October 27
All day

Laundry Love Hamilton Free Laundry Appointments

October 27
All day

Laundry Love Hamilton Free Laundry Appointments

August 23 @ 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM Recurring

Socrates Cafe’ Philosophical Discussion Group

August 23 @ 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM Recurring

Stevensville AA

October 27
All day

Laundry Love Hamilton Free Laundry Appointments

October 27
All day

Laundry Love Hamilton Free Laundry Appointments

October 27
All day

Laundry Love Hamilton Free Laundry Appointments

August 26 @ 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM Recurring

Open Studio

August 26 @ 2:00 PM - 6:00 PM Recurring

Lolo Farmers Market

August 26 @ 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM Recurring

Vibrational Crystal Healing

October 27
All day

Laundry Love Hamilton Free Laundry Appointments

All day Recurring

Women Only – Introduction to Defensive Handguns

August 27 @ 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM Recurring

St. Francis of Assisi Parish Mass

August 27 @ 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM Recurring

Lone Rock Farmers Market

August 27 @ 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM Recurring

Stevensville AA

October 27
All day

Laundry Love Hamilton Free Laundry Appointments

August 28 @ 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM Recurring

St. Francis of Assisi Parish Mass

August 28 @ 12:00 PM - 3:00 PM

Victor Museum Ice Cream Social

October 27
All day

Laundry Love Hamilton Free Laundry Appointments

October 27
All day

Laundry Love Hamilton Free Laundry Appointments

August 30 @ 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM Recurring

Stevensville AA

October 27
All day

Laundry Love Hamilton Free Laundry Appointments

August 31 @ 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM Recurring

Quantum Group of the Bitterroot

October 27
All day

Laundry Love Hamilton Free Laundry Appointments

September 1 @ 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM Recurring

Coffee with the Mayor

October 27
All day

Laundry Love Hamilton Free Laundry Appointments

September 2 @ 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM Recurring

Open Studio

September 2 @ 2:00 PM - 6:00 PM Recurring

Lolo Farmers Market

September 2 @ 5:30 PM - 8:00 PM Recurring

Drum Circle

October 27
All day

Laundry Love Hamilton Free Laundry Appointments

September 3 @ 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM Recurring

St. Francis of Assisi Parish Mass

September 3 @ 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM Recurring

Lone Rock Farmers Market

September 3 @ 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM Recurring

Stevensville AA

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