Congratulations to the UNM Wilderness Alliance and UNM Wild president John Kavanaugh, who got well-deserved recognition in Monday’s Daily Lobo for their efforts benefiting wilderness and wildlife.

We are grateful to have an active, involved student chapter. To all our UNM Wild Members, thanks for a great year, and we  look forward to all our joint endeavors in the months to come!

from Year in review: Hindsight is 20/10

Daily Lobo, 1/10/2011

“Best student activism (benefiting animals)

While New Mexicans clamored for change in 2010, UNM’s John Kavanaugh actually provided it. As the UNM Wilderness Alliance president, Kavanaugh took part in wilderness awareness campaigns and demonstrations throughout the year.

With a push in late October to protect New Mexico’s lobos, UNM’s Wilderness Alliance chalked outlines of lobos around Zimmerman, held a petition rally for the cause and sent a letter to the editor.

As big of an achievement as the wilderness rally was, Kavanaugh’s Wilderness Alliance had bigger plans for the end of 2010. On Dec. 4, Kavanaugh and his activists took part in a wilderness protection rally for Otero Mesa. Held by New Mexico’s Wilderness Alliance, the event not only pressed for the permanent protection of Otero Mesa, but also recognized the efforts of thousands of New Mexicans to make Otero Mesa New Mexico’s next national monument.

It is this air of ambition carried throughout 2010 by Kavanaugh and UNM’s Wilderness Alliance that paves a bright and exciting 2011 for this group.”

For the full article visit the DL website:

http://www.dailylobo.com/index.php/article/2011/01/year_in_review_hindsight_is_2010