Wilderness conservation took a hit as part of this year鈥檚 federal budget compromise. A rider slipped into the bill at the last minute has put millions of鈥�

Colorado environmental groups are sharply criticizing a move by Interior Secretary Ken Salazar that rescinds a sweeping order that could have made鈥�

The current budget resolution that avoided a government shutdown includes a provision that would put on hold a controversial order by Interior Secretary鈥�