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New Mexico’s Economy and the Role of Federal Protected Lands

This report summarizes New Mexico’s economy and the role of federal protected lands. It analyzes how the state has performed, what is driving economic growth, and how protected lands play a positive role in attracting people, investment, and businesses to New Mexico communities.

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Unconventional Oil, North Dakota Communities, and the Need to Improve State Fiscal Policy

This report reviews the growing infrastructure and services needs of the Bakken boom and whether North Dakota and other states are prepared to meet the demands of unconventional energy development.

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The Economic Importance of National Monuments to Local Communities

Headwaters Economics created a series of reports on the economic performance of western communities near national monuments.

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Socioeconomic Profiles

Use EPS-HDT to compare your region to the rest of the country. Includes socioeconomic data pulled from several sources.

Climate Change

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