The Gila region continues to be a top priority for New Mexico Wild. In addition to pushing for legislation to protect the Gila River as Wild and Scenic and urging Forest Service officials to increase the acreage of the Gila Wilderness, we remain committed to getting our hands dirty with the work on the ground. … Continued Stewardship of the Gila
New Mexico Wild Executive Director Mark Allison today released the following statement in support of new legislation to establish the Cerro de la Olla Wilderness within the Rio Grande del Norte National Monument. The legislation is sponsored by Assistant Speaker Ben Ray Lujan and Congresswoman Deb Haaland and is a companion to legislation introduced by … New Mexico Wild statement on House bill to establish Cerro de la Olla Wilderness
“A board or a community organization should reflect the community that it’s in.” Simon Sotelo’s entire approach to community organizing can be summed up in this statement. New Mexico Wild’s Community Grassroots Organizer takes pride in his southwestern New Mexico roots as part of a family that has called the Mimbres Valley home for multiple … Simon Sotelo: A Grassroots Approach to Conservation
Former New Mexico Wild Traditional Community Organizer John Olivas has played a pivotal role in some of the most significant conservation victories in northern New Mexico over the past decade. We are proud to highlight some of his most significant accomplishments as we continue to celebrate National Hispanic Heritage Month. John’s effectiveness lies in his … John Olivas: A Champion for Public Lands
