By Spencer Schacht KOB SANTA FE, N.M. – Starting Thursday, Cibola, Santa Fe, and Carson national forests will have some major closures due to the ongoing
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Category: Updates
Help New Mexicans When We Need It Most.
New Mexico wildfires have displaced thousands and destroyed beloved homes, cultural resources, spiritual connections, and businesses. The Hermits Peak and Calf Canyon Fire has become the largest
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Santa Fe County Commissioners Urge Permanent Protections For Caja Del Rio Platea
National Wildlife Federation News: SANTA FE — The Santa Fe Board of County Commissioners voted unanimously for a resolution calling for permanent protection of the Caja del
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New Mexico near top of list in acres of public land conserved
By Adrian Hedden | May 13, 2022 About 1.3 million acres of public land in New Mexico were conserved from development in the last decade,
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Cerro Olla Wilderness bill advances
By Geoffrey Plant | May 10, 2022 A yearslong push by a diverse group of stakeholders who want federal Wilderness protections around and including the
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President Joe Biden signs bill to boost New Mexico’s outdoor recreation, improve access
By Adrian Hedden | May 12, 2022 Carlsbad’s famed hiking trails, fishing holes and desert vistas will be easier to access after a bill sponsored by
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Resolution Passed to Support the Permanent Preservation of the Caja Del Rio Cultural Landscape & Wildlife Area
By Garrett Vene Klasen | May 11, 2022 On Tuesday, May 10th, 2022. The Santa Fe County Commission passed a resolution highlighting the extraordinary cultural
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2022 Board of Directors Election
Your ballot lists five candidates for the Board of Directors of New Mexico Wilderness Alliance for the 2022-2025 term. If you are a current member
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Local trails advocate finds collaboration is key for helping the Caja del Rio
By Matt Dahlseid | April 8, 2022 Centuries of history reverberate across the dramatic landscapes of the Caja del Rio, where whispers from the past
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Abandoned oil and gas wells spread out through New Mexico’s Permian, San Juan basins
By Adrian Hedden |April 8, 2022 When oil and gas wells are shut down and abandoned, dangers to local communities and the environment linger.
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