In a remote corner of northwest New Mexico, volunteers from New Mexico Wild explored the Ceja Pelón Mesa badlands. They document data to challenge proposed oil and gas lease sales. Their work combined adventure, science, and advocacy in a bold effort to protect this untapped wilderness before it is compromised.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE April 24, 2025 New Mexico Wild Alerts Public to Imminent Threat Facing National Monuments/Public Lands Contact: Mark Allison, mark@nmwild.org, 505-239-0906 Bjorn Fredrickson, bjorn@nmwild.org, 206-3720-5608 Nathan Small, nathansmall@nmwild.org 575-496-9540 ALBUQUERQUE, NM — The Washington Post is reporting this morning (“Trump officials consider shrinking 6 national monuments in the West”) that the Trump administration … Press Release: Imminent Threat Facing National Monuments/Public Lands
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE April 21, 2025 New Mexico Wild Alerts Public to Imminent Threat Facing State’s National Monuments Contact: Mark Allison, mark@nmwild.org, 505-239-0906 ALBUQUERQUE, NM — New Mexico Wild is deeply alarmed by reports that President Trump is expected to issue an executive order tomorrow that could reduce or eliminate three of New Mexico’s treasured … PRESS STATEMENT: New Mexico Wild Alerts Public to Imminent Threat Facing State’s National Monuments
After years of advocacy, a broad coalition praises our New Mexico delegation for reintroducing landmark legislation to permanently protect over 440 miles of the Gila and San Francisco Rivers.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE April 10, 2025 Contacts: Keegan King, keegan@native-lands.org, 505-910-0712 Paul Reed, preed@archaeologysouthwest.org, 505-486-4107 Sally Paez, sally@nmwild.org, 505-350-0664 Emily Denny, edenny@tws.org, 707-407-6840 Mary Jo Brooks, brooksm@nwf.org, 303-5498351 New Mexicans Applaud the Reintroduction of Legislation to Protect Public Lands Surrounding Chaco Canyon Indigenous communities, conservationists, preservationists, and other stakeholders in New Mexico urge Congress to … Press Release: New Mexicans Applaud the Reintroduction of Legislation to Protect Public Lands Surrounding Chaco Canyon
A two-year pause on new mining claims was secured at the end of 2024 for the Upper Pecos watershed, safeguarding the drinking water and acequias of Santa Fe and San Miguel counties. This crucial win allows time to pursue permanent protection for this vital recreational and cultural landscape.
New Mexico Wild Sounds Alarm on Dangerous Public Lands Sell-Off Plan in Congress FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Mark Allison, Executive Director, mark@nmwild.org, 505-239-0906 ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (April 3, 2025) — New Mexico Wild strongly condemns reports that Republican leaders in Congress are considering the sale of public lands as part of their budget reconciliation package to … Press Statement: New Mexico Wild Sounds Alarm on Dangerous Public Lands Sell-Off Plan in Congress
