Dona Ana County Wilderness Bill Introduced!
Sportsmen, business owners, conservationists, local elected officials and other community members hailed the introduction today of The Organ Mountains – Desert Peaks Wilderness Act, by Senator Jeff Bingaman and Senator Tom Udall. The measure will protect nearly 400,000 acres of public land in Dona Ana County, by designating 271,050 acres as wilderness and creating a 109,600-acre National Conservation Area around the Organ and Doña Ana Mountains and parts of Broad Canyon.
Please take a moment to thank our two Senators for this very special occassion.
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Talking Points
- Let the Senators know you support the Citizens' Wilderness and National Conservation Area Proposal.
- Thank the Senators for introducing this important Wilderness Bill for all New Mexicans.
- Doña Ana County's public lands are places where we can hike, hunt, horseback ride, picnic, camp, and spend time with our families.
- Our public lands are places of great beauty and wildlife. They are rich with cultural artifacts and links to our past. Our public lands are a source of pride for our community.
- Discuss why you value wild public lands, how you use them or enjoy them, and why you think they should be protected for future generations.
- Identify your personal connection to a particular place, such as Broad Canyon or the East Potrillos, and give one or two reasons why protection would be good for this place.
Dear [ Decision Maker ],
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Sincerely,
[Your name]
[Your address]
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