PALM SPRINGS, Calif., March 11, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Statement by Jeff L.

By Anonymous To further its mission of conserving the deserts and mountains in the Coachella Valley, Friends of the Desert Mountains last week dedicated new energy efficient upgrades to the visitor center at the Santa Rosa and San Jacinto Mountains National Monument.

Jul. 28--WASHINGTON -- Inland area land, forest and water projects stand to gain almost $12.8 million in federal funding through a spending bill approved by House and Senate negotiators Wednesday.