By Ralph Vigil, Northern Organizer for New Mexico Wild In the heart of New Mexico’s Pecos Valley, a powerful collaboration has emerged, uniting local voices
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Month: September 2024
Sonic Booms vs. Wilderness Serenity: The Threat of Military Overflights in the Gila
The United States Air Force’s proposal to expand low-elevation combat training across southern Arizona and southwest New Mexico has sparked significant controversy and rightful concern
Read MoreAn Exclusive Interview with State Land Commissioner Stephanie Garcia Richard
Editor’s Note: The State Land Office manages state lands and funds public education and other institutions. Commissioner Garcia Richard is tasked with overseeing 9 million
Read MoreA conversation with New Mexico Wild Board member Ernie Atencio
Editor’s Note: After nine years of service on New Mexico Wild’s board of directors, Ernie stepped down this summer. He is the Southwest Regional Director
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New Mexico Wild Calls for Stronger Protections in National Old Growth Forest Amendment Comment
New Mexico Wild has submitted comments on the U.S. Forest Service’s Draft Environmental Impact Statement (DEIS) for Amendments to Land Management Plans to Address Old-Growth
Read MorePress Release: U.S. Forest Service Deals Devastating Blow to Sacred Lands and Local Communities in New Mexico’s Caja del Rio
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE September 11, 2024 Contact: Garrett VeneKlasen, garrett@nmwild.org, 505-670-2925 U.S. Forest Service Deals Devastating Blow to Sacred Lands and Local Communities in New
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Conservation Groups Oppose Air Force Proposal for Low Elevation and Supersonic Airspace Over Rural Communities and Tribal Lands in Southern Arizona and Southwest New Mexico
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE September 10, 2024 Contacts: Allyson Siwik, Gila Conservation Coalition, allysonsiwik@gmail.com, 575-590-7619 Todd Schulke, Center for Biological Diversity, tschulke@biologicaldiversity.org, 575-574-5962 Patrice Mutchnick, Heart of the
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