Collaboration Leads to Comprehensive Energy Bill that Benefits All Outdoor Users
The just passed Energy Bill is a great example of what can be accomplished through bipartisan collaboration, and the New Mexico Wildlife Federation applauds Senators Lisa Murkowski, Maria Cantwell, Tom Udall, and Martin Heinrich on their hard work on this comprehensive bill.
New Mexico Wildlife Federation Applauds Passage of the Sportsmen’s Act Through Bipartisan Effort
Senator Martin Heinrich has once again taken the lead in protecting our public lands, cultural heritage, and the interests of hunters, anglers, and the outdoor recreationists of New Mexico by helping to pass the Sportsmen’s Act through the Senate with a bipartisan effort.
New Mexico Wildlife Federation to Join Public in Submitting Comments in Support of BLM Methane Rule
Last month, the Bureau of Land Management announced new methane regulations that will significantly reduce pollution, have a positive impact on taxpayers and protect wildlife.
NMWF Encourages Protection of the New Mexico Meadow Jumping Mouse
The United States Forest Service recently announced a limited riparian habitat exclosure project along the Rio Cebolla and San Antonio Creek in an effort to protect the endangered New Mexico meadow jumping mouse.
New Mexico Wildlife Federation Celebrates Unlocking of Sabinoso Wilderness Area
utdoor users of New Mexico public lands got a huge win today with the announcement of the opening of the Sabinoso Wilderness area. The 16,000 acre area was previously land locked as it could only be accessed through private lands.
New Mexico Wildlife Federation Responds to End of Malheur National Wildlife Refuge Standoff
New Mexico sportsmen and women express their regret that the armed takeover of the Malheur National Wildlife Refuge ended with violence, but are relieved the standoff is over.
Moratorium on public lands coal leases will benefit habitat, sportsmen
New Mexico sportsmen and women today applaud President Barack Obama and Secretary of the Interior Sally Jewell for reforming the federal coal program; it is broken, outdated and costs American taxpayers millions of dollars.
Sportsmen relieved that crucial conservation program revived
New Mexico sportsmen were relieved to see today that Congress has agreed to extend the Land and Water Conservation Fund for three years and provide at least partial funding for one of the nation’s most important conservation tools.
NM sportsmen reject Rep. Bishop's assault on Land, Water Conservation Fund
Rep. Rob Bishop has introduced legislation that would cripple the Land and Water Conservation Fund. New Mexico Wildlife Federation President John Crenshaw today urged the entire New Mexico congressional delegation to reject Bishop’s proposal in the strongest possible terms.