The village of Hatch, NM, and town of Mesilla, NM, have joined Las
Cruces and Dona Ana County in passing public lands resolutions
supporting the designation of all Wilderness Study Areas and two
additional citizens' proposed wilderness areas in the County and
a 100,000-acre Organ Mountains National Conservation Area.
New Mexico's largest city and the state capitol have thrown their considerable weight behind efforts to protect northern New Mexico's Valle Vidal by recently passing resolutions opposing
industrialization in the "Valley of Life." Earlier this month, the city of Las Vegas, NM, passed a similar resolution.
On February 23rd, 2006, the Wilderness Society hosted a reception in Washington, DC, to honor three individuals who have dedicated their time and expertise to the campaign to protect the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge.
Please let us know about the recent activities and accomplishments of your Wilderness campaign. Keep in mind that this is a Wilderness specific update. Contact the Wilderness Support Center by email or at 970-247-8788.