Former Interior Secretary Udall dies at age 90

In a 1963 book, Udall warned of a “quiet conservation crisis” from pollution, overuse of natural resources and dwindling open spaces. He appealed for a new “land conscience” to preserve the environment. ... On election night 2008, Stewart Udall looked on proudly from a seat on the podium as son Tom gave his acceptance speech to a rowdy crowd of 1000 at an Albuquerque hotel. A five-term congressman, the younger Udall was elected to the Senate seat that had been held by ...