By Becca Neal – NM Wild’s Community Science Coordinator April 15th was the first release of the season for the Wild and Scenic section of the Rio Chama, also marking the beginning of NM Wild’s 3rd season of community science on the river! We need recreational boaters’ help collecting bug and water samples at their camp each … NM Wild’s 3rd season of Community Science on the River
By Matt Dahlseid | April 8, 2022 Centuries of history reverberate across the dramatic landscapes of the Caja del Rio, where whispers from the past make their presence felt throughout the rugged volcanic plateau that lies between the expanding city of Santa Fe and the Rio Grande. The Caja’s story has been written in petroglyphs … Local trails advocate finds collaboration is key for helping the Caja del Rio
By Adrian Hedden |April 8, 2022 When oil and gas wells are shut down and abandoned, dangers to local communities and the environment linger. Both of New Mexico’s oil-producing regions: the Permian Basin in the southeast and San Juan Basin in the northwest have scores of inactive wells, per a recent study by the … Abandoned oil and gas wells spread out through New Mexico’s Permian, San Juan basins
12th Mexican Wolf Conservation Stamp Each year, artists from across the country submit their artwork to the New Mexico Wilderness Alliance. The 2022 Mexican Wolf Conservation Stamp is not a true postage stamp. The 4.5- by 5.5-inch full-color commemorative stamp is part of a series of framing-quality art prints offered to collectors. All proceeds from … Announcing the 2022 Wolf Stamp Contest Winner!
By Hannah Grover | New Mexico Political Report February 23, 2022 The majority of Latino voters in the western United States are concerned about climate change, access to public lands and other environment-related topics, according to the 12th annual Conservation in the West Poll. Colorado College’s State of the Rockies Project released the results of the poll … ‘A matter of life and death.’ New poll shows concern about environment among Latino voters
In February, New Mexico Wild Executive Director Mark Allison sat down with Congresswoman Melanie Stansbury for a virtual interview to discuss her work in congress to protect New Mexico’s water and other natural resources. Below is a transcript of that conversation. Mark Allison: Thank you Congresswoman for joining us this afternoon. I have just a … An Interview with Rep. Melanie Stansbury
New Mexico Wild issues letter calling for BLM to audit inactive oil and gas wells and associated leases on public lands Data reveals that BLM may be mismanaging thousands of long-term inactive wells throughout state, to the detriment of New Mexico’s communities and public lands, waters, and wildlife ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (April 6, 2022) – New Mexico … New Mexico Wild issues letter calling for BLM to audit inactive oil and gas wells and associated leases on public lands
Groups, Citizens Sound Support for Conservation Initiative After San Juan County Adopts Anti-30×30 Resolution Today, five organizations and citizens expressed their support for a federal conservation effort, known as the America the Beautiful initiative or 30×30, following a vote by the San Juan County Board of County Commissioners opposing 30×30. In a 4-1 vote on … Groups, Citizens Sound Support for Conservation Initiative After San Juan County Adopts Anti-30×30 Resolution
