This year, we celebrate the centennial of the Gila Wilderness—the 100th anniversary of its initial administrative designation by the U.S. Forest Service. In the early
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Saddle Up for Wilderness
By Devon Naples The Wilderness Act limits access to Wilderness areas to feet and hooves only. Graciously, no wheels are allowed. If you’ve ever explored
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New Mexico Wild submits comments on Río Grande del Norte National Monument Resource Management Plan Amendment and Environmental Assessment
New Mexico Wild has submitted comments on the Bureau of Land Management’s (BLM) draft Resource Management Plan Amendment and Environmental Assessment (RMPA/EA) for the Río
Read MoreAdapt transmission lines for LANL’s energy needs
By Bjorn Fredrickson, New Mexico Wild Conservation Director My father is a Ph.D. physicist who regaled me with stories growing up about the brilliant minds
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BLM Defers Oil and Gas Leases Near Carlsbad Caverns
New Mexico Wild has been actively involved in the Bureau of Land Management’s (BLM) upcoming June 2024 oil and gas lease auction in the Permian
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Action Alert: Bears Ears National Monument Plan Open House Meeting in Albuquerque
Turn out to show support! Please help us demonstrate strong support for conservation, Lands with Wilderness Characteristics, and Tribal interests in Bears Ears National Monument!
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Interior Department Withdraws Buffalo Tract Near Placitas from Mineral Development for 50 Years
On April 18th, 2024, Secretary of the Interior Deb Haaland took a historic step in protecting the cherished Buffalo Tract and Crest of Montezuma in
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New Mexicans Applaud ‘Public Lands Rule’ Emphasizing Conservation and Recreation
Rule can help boost local economies by ensuring healthy communities, wildlife, and cultural values Contacts: Mark Allison, New Mexico Wild, mark@nmwild.org, (505) 239-0906 Photos for
Read MoreNew Mexico Wild Submits Technical Comments on Santa Fe National Forest’s Encino Vista Landscape Restoration Project
New Mexico Wild has submitted technical comments on the Santa Fe National Forest’s Draft Environmental Assessment (Draft EA) for the Encino Vista Landscape Restoration Project.
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