Tucson environmentalists and residents are opposed to a power line extension thinking that the power company in moving ahead too quickly to serve new developments in SE Tucson. TEP wants to build two substations and close to nine miles of power lines for this area but many are concerned about the effect on the environment and landscape. At public hearings last week, Tucson Electric Power offered a two phased approach that would include 85 foot tall poles infringing on prickly-pear and creosote bushes as it moves east in historic sites and riparian areas. More hearings are set for March to hopefully determine other routes for this rapidly growing area and its great need for power.