New Mexico Wild
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Dedicated to the protection, restoration, and continued enjoyment of New Mexico’s wildlands and Wilderness Areas. #NMWild #Wilderness #NewMexico
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http://www.nmwild.org 07-06-2011 18:44:03
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Press Release: Bureau of Land Management - National's 'Public Lands Rule' will protect land, wildlife, and cultural sites. Now is the time for Martin Heinrich and Senator Ben Ray Luján to continue to stand with local communities and Tribes and #ActNowForPublicLands . #NMPolitics bit.ly/447GJm8
ICYMI: Our short documentary, produced w/ filmmaker David Wallace, won an EMMY! More here » archaeologysouthwest.org/2023/11/07/cha…
On #CWA51 , I joined Rep.Grace Napolitano, Rep. Don Beyer, Rep. Melanie Stansbury & 114 House Democrats to introduce the #CleanWaterAct of 2023 to restore historic, bipartisan protections to wetlands & streams lost through #SCOTUS ’s misguided Sackett decision.
It's the 51st anniversary of the #CleanWaterAct 💦
Did you know that wetlands are among the most productive ecosystems in the world? Over one-third of the U.S. threatened and endangered species live in wetlands, & nearly half use wetlands at some point.
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The Rio Gallinas was named one of America’s #MostEndangeredRivers this year because of the effects of NM's largest wildfire. @hermitspeakwatershed are working to restore the watershed. Check out their incredible work and support their annual fundraiser: bit.ly/3Q5sngv
Why do #CajadelRio 's rattlesnakes matter? They're vital for maintaining biodiversity in the region! By controlling smaller animal populations, they ensure a balanced ecosystem, contributing to the overall health and diversity of the area. bit.ly/3RE6fLk #biodiversity
This #wildernesswednesday we're hiking the Hoodoo Pines trail located in the Ojito Wilderness! Learn how to get there by signing up for our free hiking guide: hike.nmwild.org!
Following US Department of the Interior's 20-year protection of the Greater Chaco Landscape, Indigenous Circle of Flagstaff founding member writes, 'I implore Congress to pass legislation to permanently #ProtectChaco -- and urge our Arizona delegation to take an active role.' azdailysun.com/opinion/letter…
Happy #NationalPublicLandsDay ! It's the perfect time to check out the FIVE upcoming fall volunteer projects that have just landed on our Events page! nmwild.org/events 🍁
#nmwild #wilderness #nmpubliclands #nmoutside #nmtrue #gilacentennial #gilawilderness
This #wildernesswednesday we're hiking at Columbine Canyon, a forested trail located in the Columbine-Hondo Wilderness! Learn how to get there at hike.nmwild.org!
#nmwild #keepnmwild #newmexico #nmtrue #hikenm #nmoutside #landofenchantment #trueabq #nmoutdoors
The US Department of the Interior has taken a monumental step to protect the Buffalo Tract near Placitas! They're proposing a 50-year withdrawal of 4,000 acres of BLM lands from mineral development, backed by Martin Heinrich and Rep. Melanie Stansbury.🙌 nmwild.org/2023/09/20/pro…
The Buffalo Tract is clearly the wrong place for a gravel mine.
Today, the US Department of the Interior heeded our calls and released a proposal to withdraw 4,000 acres of Bureau of Land Management - National lands in southern Sandoval County.
'Former Navajo Nation President Jonathan Nez remains in support of the buffer zone and has sent a letter to President Joe Biden in support of the buffer zone.' - Article on a recent journey Pueblo Governors made to Washington, DC to #ProtectChaco
nmpoliticalreport.com/2023/09/15/pue…
Here are some takeaways from a new BBC Report that finds the positive economic benefits of a national monument designation on the communities of Southern New Mexico locallascruces.com/OMDPBizReport2… #Monumentsforall #OMDP #publiclands
This #WildernessWednesday we're hiking the West Fork Trail No. 151, stretching over 34 miles through wetlands and open woods in the #GilaWilderness . Find more info at hike.nmwild.org and remember to #LeaveNoTrace on all your hikes!