Month: August 2023

New Mexico Wild Advocates for State-led Water Quality Permit Program

New Mexico Wild Advocates for State-led Water Quality Permit Program

New Mexico Wild has voiced strong support for the New Mexico Environment Department’s (NMED) endeavor to establish a state-led water quality permit program for surface waters in the state. In response to NMED’s survey, which closed on August 15th, 2023, New Mexico Wild expressed its firm backing of the proposal. Our endorsement stems from a New Mexico Wild Advocates for State-led Water Quality Permit Program

Trail Tales from the Apache Kid Wilderness: Adventures in Restoration and Discovery

Trail Tales from the Apache Kid Wilderness: Adventures in Restoration and Discovery

By Erin Luther, Wilderness Ranger Somehow, after living in New Mexico for over 7 years, I managed to never venture into the Apache Kid Wilderness. So, it’s safe to say I was absolutely stoked when I found out our first hitch would be there! The Wilderness Ranger crew left off for a backpacking trip to Trail Tales from the Apache Kid Wilderness: Adventures in Restoration and Discovery

NM Rep. Gabe Vasquez visits Otero Mesa and local tribes to talk conservation

NM Rep. Gabe Vasquez visits Otero Mesa and local tribes to talk conservation

On August 14th, Rep. Gabe Vasquez from New Mexico’s Second Congressional District convened with leaders of the Mescalero Apache Tribe and Ysleta Del Sur Pueblo (Tiguas), along with New Mexico Wild staff and other stakeholders. The focal point of their discussions was the protection of Otero Mesa, a vital expanse within the Chihuahuan Desert and NM Rep. Gabe Vasquez visits Otero Mesa and local tribes to talk conservation

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