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
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Category: Updates
Press 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
Read MoreNew Mexico Wild Submits Protest on Rio Puerco Draft Resource Management Plan
New Mexico Wild has submitted a protest on the Bureau of Land Management’s (BLM) proposed Final Resource Management Plan (RMP) and Final Environmental Impact Statement
Read MoreAir Force Proposal Threatens Tranquility of Gila Wilderness
The United States Air Force has released an alarming proposal to dramatically increase military combat training above the Gila. The proposal, which would also affect
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Outstanding National Resource Waters: New Mexico Wild Submits Comment In Support of Nomination
Outstanding National Resource Waters (ONRWs) are a crucial designation for protecting water quality in New Mexico. This classification, part of the state’s Surface Water Quality
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Caja del Rio Coalition Urges Rejection of LANL Transmission Line
The Caja del Rio Coalition, of which New Mexico Wild is a member, has recently called on the U.S. Forest Service to reject a proposed
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Mexican Gray Wolves Near Flagstaff: A Missed Opportunity for Natural Recovery
A wild Mexican gray wolf pair was located near Flagstaff, Arizona earlier this month, sparking both excitement and concern among conservation groups including New Mexico
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New Mexico Wild Joins America the Beautiful Freshwater Challenge
New Mexico Wild is proud to announce our participation in the America the Beautiful Freshwater Challenge, a national initiative launched by President Biden to protect
Read MoreRio Chama Pesticide Spray Canceled for the Second Year in A Row
Federal officials have canceled plans for aerial pesticide spraying near the Rio Chama for the second year running, according to an article published by the
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