National monument provides economic benefits to southern NM
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As the evidence mounts, it is clear that any reduction to OMDP would only harm and undermine our economic future. Continue Reading
Organ Mountains-Desert Peaks monument was no abuse of Antiquities Act
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Some of the best arguments for the monument are the experiences of Doña Ana County since it was declared. Continue Reading
Our division threatens the United States’ survival
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We’re tearing up the values and structures that hold our nation together. Continue Reading
Review will find presidential abuse of the Antiquities Act
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Thank you President Trump for directing a review of the abuse of the Antiquities Act. Continue Reading
Feds created Organ Mountains-Desert Peaks monument at community’s request
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The suggestion that the feds imposed a national monument on Doña Ana County in an act of oppression turns history on its head. Continue Reading
We need the BLM to protect Otero Mesa
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Otero Mesa deserves to be protected. We’re looking to the BLM to help make that happen. Continue Reading
Unanswered questions about the Organ Mountains-Desert Peaks National Monument
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In the run-up to the Organ Mountains-Desert Peaks declaration under the Antiquities Act, a number of critical questions were ignored and otherwise deflected. Continue Reading
For climate cause, Trump’s withdrawal from Paris accord just one hurdle among many
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Economic forces at work beyond the reach of the global climate agreement present their own enduring challenges. Continue Reading
Organ Mountains-Desert Peaks National Monument was decades in the making
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The monument has long enjoyed support from diverse voices across New Mexico and our nation and is the result of years of debate and compromise. Continue Reading
We can’t ignore pollution’s harm to our tourism industry
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Our tourism industry depends on our state being in its natural state. Continue Reading
Expect long lines to vote in Tuesday’s Doña Ana Soil and Water Conservation District election
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The county clerk expects thousands of voters to turn out for the Doña Ana Soil and Water Conservation District election on Tuesday. Continue Reading
Can Trump really eliminate national monuments in NM and elsewhere?
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Maybe. Maybe not. But he could also try to shrink them, which U.S. Rep. Steve Pearce might like him to do to the Organ Mountains-Desert Peaks National Monument around Las Cruces. Continue Reading
We need to act now on climate change
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All of our “public debate” and re-litigation of the settled science of climate change comes at real cost. Continue Reading
Democrats also urge prompt BLM payment to state
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The Democratic members of New Mexico’s congressional delegation asked the BLM to “complete the leasing process as expeditiously as possible.” Continue Reading
Pearce urges resolution of lease protests, prompt payment to state
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Delay of the leases has put on hold a $69.9 million payment that’s critical to state government ending its current fiscal year in the black. Continue Reading