Help protect prairie dog habitat

Please help us protect Otero Mesa and the wildlife that depends on this wild desert grassland. Give online now.

Office Manager Trisha London speaks of the importance of prairie dogs in New Mexico eco-systems and her special bond with NM Wild’s resident rescued prairie dogs.

“Four years ago, I never knew what fabulous beings that prairie dogs really were until fostering some who came directly into our care at the New Mexico Wilderness Alliance Albuquerque office.

I have treasured getting to know these two surviving prairie dog sisters, whose entire family and colony was gassed out of its home. They have forever touched the hearts and minds of our entire staff and all who visit our office.

We decided to name them after the famous women conservationists Mardi Murie and Rachel Carson. Mardi and Rachel have represented their species beautifully by serving as exemplary wildlife ambassadors.

Besides exhibiting extraordinary cuteness, they clearly demonstrate great intelligence and a willingness to communicate and bond with their human and office cat companions. Understanding that all species play an extraordinarily critical role in the natural landscape is central to my great passion to protect as much wild land as possible so that all wildlife can continue to share our world.

Prairie dogs mean life for countless other species, wherever they reside in the natural world. Their role in nature is priceless and humbling to anyone who gets a chance to get to know them.”

Help us protect prairie dogs like our friends Mardi and Rachel. Your gift will help ensure we have the funds to continue fighting for places like Otero Mesa and the wildlife that depend on it. Please give your year-end tax deductible gift now.