By Steve West Jim Walters, a career National Park Service employee, came to New Mexico in 1982 as the resource management specialist at Carlsbad Caverns and Guadalupe Mountains national parks. He was in charge of the mountain lion program, responding to area ranchers who claimed the lions were wiping them out and that the park … Remembering Conservationist and Mountain Lion Advocate Jim Walters
By Guest Contributor Michaela Merz, Director of Pecos Valley Public Services Photos by Rudy Merz, Pecos Valley Public Services New Mexico, with its stunning landscapes ranging from high deserts to rugged mountains, is a haven for outdoor enthusiasts and adventurers. Much of this beautiful terrain is public land and can be enjoyed year-round by everyone. … Pecos Valley Services Search and Rescue: Keeping New Mexicans Safe in Wilderness
In a significant move to protect a valuable natural landscape in southern Sandoval County, this week the U.S. Department of the Interior proposed withdrawing approximately 4,000 acres of Bureau of Land Management (BLM) lands from any mineral development for a substantial period of 50 years. This proposal has garnered enthusiastic support from various political leaders … Proposed 50-year Administrative Mineral Withdrawal Announced for Buffalo Tract
