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Celebrating the 100th anniversary of the Gila Wilderness
By Mark Allison, Executive Director Ten years ago, New Mexico Wild was proud to welcome over 1,100 people from across the country to Albuquerque to
Read MoreCelebrating the Gila Wilderness Centennial
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
Read MoreSaddle 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
Read MoreNew Mexico’s Waters One Year After Sackett
By Tricia Snyder, New Mexico Wild Rivers and Waters Program Director Nearly every day I take my dog, Mardy, for a stroll in the Bosque—the
Read MoreReflections from the Valles Caldera Backcountry
Words and photos by Garrett VeneKlasen, New Mexico Wild Northern Conservation Director I was climbing up a long and steep hill in the Valles Caldera
Read MoreAnnouncing the 2024 Wolf Stamp Contest Winner!
Each year, we issue a nationwide invitation to artists of all ages, urging them to create original pieces inspired by the Mexican gray wolf. This
Read MoreBLM Western Solar Plan
In January 2024, the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) released a draft proposal outlining six options for allocating public land to solar development, each
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