New Mexico Wild today celebrated the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision to reject Utah’s challenge to federal ownership of public lands, protecting over 210 million acres
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Category: Breaking News
Interior Department Announces Historic Mining Protections for Upper Pecos Watershed
In a major victory for New Mexico’s water and communities, Interior Secretary Deb Haaland has announced a two-year pause on new mining claims across 165,000
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Caja del Rio Coalition Urges Rejection of LANL Transmission Line
The Caja del Rio Coalition, of which New Mexico Wild is a member, has recently called on the U.S. Forest Service to reject a proposed
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New Mexico Wild Joins America the Beautiful Freshwater Challenge
New Mexico Wild is proud to announce our participation in the America the Beautiful Freshwater Challenge, a national initiative launched by President Biden to protect
Read MoreRio Chama Pesticide Spray Canceled for the Second Year in A Row
Federal officials have canceled plans for aerial pesticide spraying near the Rio Chama for the second year running, according to an article published by the
Read MoreAdapt transmission lines for LANL’s energy needs
By Bjorn Fredrickson, New Mexico Wild Conservation Director My father is a Ph.D. physicist who regaled me with stories growing up about the brilliant minds
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Interior Department Withdraws Buffalo Tract Near Placitas from Mineral Development for 50 Years
On April 18th, 2024, Secretary of the Interior Deb Haaland took a historic step in protecting the cherished Buffalo Tract and Crest of Montezuma in
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New Mexicans Applaud ‘Public Lands Rule’ Emphasizing Conservation and Recreation
Rule can help boost local economies by ensuring healthy communities, wildlife, and cultural values Contacts: Mark Allison, New Mexico Wild, mark@nmwild.org, (505) 239-0906 Photos for
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BLM Western Solar Plan: Public Meeting In Albuquerque February 22nd, 2024
BLM Western Solar Plan: We Need to Address Climate Change and Transition to Clean Renewable Energy, but We Must Do It in a Way that
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Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee Advances Pecos Watershed Protection Act
By NM Wild Staff In a promising move toward preserving the ecological integrity of the Upper Pecos River Watershed, the Senate Energy and Natural
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