Where would you live? (Nampa, Meridian: house, buy, living)

[huntman58]

Originally Posted by elkosharon

Not all of Nevada is like the circus of Las Vegas. We live in Elko. The high-desert country you prefer is what it's all about. Add to that the beautiful Ruby Mountains and all that the outdoors can offer. If you've never left I-80, you don't know what you're missing!

Boy your not kidding could not believe Lamoure canyon (I think that’s what it is called) just flat out awesome never seen any thing like that any were I have been and I have don a lot of traveling

[pinkpalace]

There are (at least) four different Idaho's: the Treasure Valley (incl. Boise, Nampa, and Caldwell), the Magic Valley (incl. Twin Falls, Burley), Southeast Idaho (Pocatello, Idaho Falls), and Northern Idaho (Lewiston, Coeur d'Alene). Heck, you could even put the Stanley area in another group.

The point is, each area has its own unique set of strengths and problems. You can't judge Idaho Falls harshly because of gang activity in Caldwell or Nampa. Just like Altaina said, that's just like judging all of Calif harshly because of crime in LA.

[altaina]

I repeat: that is SW Idaho. That's like judging all of California by LA. (And I know from experience that Northern California is entirely different).

[huntman58]

Geee I gusse the govenor in his speach addressing gangs in idaho was only talking about the southwest right and not addressing the state as a whole .

Idaho Falls, Idaho - 4/20/94 - The Idaho Falls Cultural Awareness
and Human Relations Committee Deist said the most significant concern the commission had was
whether there was any relationship between the anti-minority leaflets
and gang activity in the city. Idaho Falls Police Officer Mark Burnell told the
commission that these are two separate spheres of activity
Monday, December 12, 2005
Gang Activity in Kootenai County - It's Here Now

Back on January 10, 2005, Whitecaps commended Kootenai County Sheriff Rocky Watson for his proactive decision to reassign two deputies from the drug task force so they could learn more about recognizing and suppressing illegal gang activity in Kootenai County. The Sheriff's action has proven necessary.
yup only in the southwest of idaho!

[cleosmom]

Kootenai County is in the panhandle, not SW Idaho.

[pinkpalace]

Originally Posted by huntman58

Geee I gusse the govenor in his speach addressing gangs in idaho was only talking about the southwest right and not addressing the state as a whole .

Idaho Falls, Idaho - 4/20/94 - The Idaho Falls Cultural Awareness
and Human Relations Committee Deist said the most significant concern the commission had was
whether there was any relationship between the anti-minority leaflets
and gang activity in the city. Idaho Falls Police Officer Mark Burnell told the
commission that these are two separate spheres of activity
Monday, December 12, 2005
Gang Activity in Kootenai County - It's Here Now

Back on January 10, 2005, Whitecaps commended Kootenai County Sheriff Rocky Watson for his proactive decision to reassign two deputies from the drug task force so they could learn more about recognizing and suppressing illegal gang activity in Kootenai County. The Sheriff's action has proven necessary.
yup only in the southwest of idaho!

Gangs in Idaho Falls? In 1994? No way. I was living in Idaho Falls in 1994. If there were any gangs in Idaho Falls, they were wannabe's. I felt safe driving and walking all over Idaho Falls in 1994. The ONLY place in Idaho where there MIGHT be ANY gangs would be in Caldwell. Maybe Nampa. BIG maybe.

But Idaho Falls? Kootenai county? Puh-lease!

That looks like the local city/county gov't looking for extra funds from the Feds so they can combat their so-called "gang" problem.

[cleosmom]

Originally Posted by huntman58

Geee I gusse the govenor in his speach addressing gangs in idaho was only talking about the southwest right and not addressing the state as a whole .

Idaho Falls, Idaho - 4/20/94 - The Idaho Falls Cultural Awareness
and Human Relations Committee Deist said the most significant concern the commission had was
whether there was any relationship between the anti-minority leaflets
and gang activity in the city. Idaho Falls Police Officer Mark Burnell told the
commission that these are two separate spheres of activity
Monday, December 12, 2005
Gang Activity in Kootenai County - It's Here Now

Back on January 10, 2005, Whitecaps commended Kootenai County Sheriff Rocky Watson for his proactive decision to reassign two deputies from the drug task force so they could learn more about recognizing and suppressing illegal gang activity in Kootenai County. The Sheriff's action has proven necessary.
yup only in the southwest of idaho!

Anyone caring to read the entire article that huntman58 pulled the info from, can simply Google it, huntman58 only pulled whatever info he desired from it.

[huntman58]

I only did this to prove a fact it is not just SW Idaho but in many places of the state! (North, East, ECT) If it was there in 94 you can bet it still is. Just like when I moved to SW Idaho many said there was no gang trouble there fact some still deny it.
The best way to handle them is not give them press and to nock them out right away before they get a hold as playing catch up never has worked. I also know for every one you find there are many that you do not that is fact.
What I find funny is tell there out of control no one wants to admit there around. Like I said not all Idahoans are bad but some are just like any were. But them few can and do make life hell .they all start small and then grow. Wanabes do become doers in many cases and some times are worse trying to impress others on how bad they are . That’s how the bigger gangs find them and then use them .
But if I had to live in Idaho it would be in a very small rural area were every one knows every ones business then little boys and girls could not get away with as much as there known.

[altaina]

This much is true: in the smaller areas of SC & eastern Idaho the gangs tried to get a foothold (they came up from southern California, by the way) and we squashed them immediately. It is easier to keep things under control in cities under 50k like we have in this part of the state. There is still the home-town atmosphere and neighbors look out for each other.

[huntman58]

Originally Posted by altaina

This much is true: in the smaller areas of SC & eastern Idaho the gangs tried to get a foothold (they came up from southern California, by the way) and we squashed them immediately. It is easier to keep things under control in cities under 50k like we have in this part of the state. There is still the home-town atmosphere and neighbors look out for each other.

This is just the attitude I have been referring to! BLAME CALIFORNA for social and economic problems yes some come from calif but also many other places including home grown ones. Case in point an Idaho Fact sheet


State Facts for Idaho ( sorry they did not give a date and I know the population is now greater and so I would bet is the numbers given here also)

Population: 1,321,006
Law Enforcement Officers: 3,046
State Prison Population: 8,900
Probation Population: 35,670
Violent Crime Rate National Ranking: 42 ( by the way a good raiting and I agree with this as in violent crime idaho is low yet. hope it stays that way also)

Drug Situation: Mexican national poly-drug organizations control most drug trafficking organizations in the state.
Controlled substances are smuggled into the state via air and land routes from southwest border-states and Mexico. Club Drugs: Club drugs, particularly MDMA (methylene-dioxy-methamphetamine) (also known as ecstasy), LSD, and ketamine are popular among young adults and are sold at local rave parties. The Seattle, Washington area is the source of most MDMA available in Idaho.



Yup all of the problems come from calif. Not from others like Arizona, Texas, New Mexico, Washington, or flat out home grown Idaho, yup just good old calif . .