Snowdrop Valley is a privately owned valley in Wheddon Cross near Minehead.

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For the 50 or so in attendance, Director Cordray and many of his top luitenants flew cross-country to Silicon Valley to send a clear message they mean business, and to offer a nibble of a locally sourced, organic carrot.

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Mid and West Wales Fire said flooding calls came from the Llanelli and Gwendraeth Valley area, including Pontyates, Cross Hands and Kidwelly.

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Foot bridges cross Campbell Creek at several spots in the valley.

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If you are a beginner, the Methow Valley Ski School offers lessons in classic cross-country skiing and more technical skate-skiing at three locations, Winthrop, Mazama and the Sun Mountain Lodge.

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Illegal immigrants are choosing instead to cross the border in Arizona and the wilder parts of the lower Rio Grande valley.

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