Make New Mexico's Mimbres Peaks a national monument

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A local collaborative of elected leaders, business owners, economic development advocates, hunters, youth leaders, and conservationists is calling for national monument protections for lands in Luna County, NM.

This landscape, proposed as the Mimbres Peaks National Monument, encompasses 245,000 acres in the Mimbres Peaks -- the Florida Mountains, Cookes Range, Good Sight Mountains, and Tres Hermanas. These lands are home to documented cultural and historic sites, are important to modern-day tribes and pueblos, and provide critical water resources and room for wildlife to migrate. These same places provide visitors diverse recreation opportunities including hunting, hiking, equestrian use, biking, camping, exploring dirt roads, camping, picnicking, and photography.

By permanently protecting Mimbres Peaks, the treasures of this landscape -- from historic petroglyphs to important Persian Ibex habitat -- would be protected for generations to come, preserving its natural heritage and supporting long-term economic stability for Southern New Mexico.

Join the community's call to swiftly safeguard our natural and cultural treasures and bolster the local economy. Complete the form at right -- and add a personal comment -- to urge the Biden administration to designate Mimbres Peaks a National Monument!

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I support the designation of Mimbres Peaks National Monument in Luna County, N.M., due to the cultural heritage, biological diversity, and recreational opportunities these lands offer. Luna County’s public lands hold immeasurable cultural and historical value, serving as a testament to our rich heritage and diverse ancestry. These lands are of profound significance to modern-day Tribes and Pueblos, and the ecological and scientific importance of this area cannot be overstated. The Chihuahuan Desert lands in southern New Mexico are among the most biologically diverse in the Western Hemisphere and are home to rare and endangered wildlife and plant species. The mountains and their water resources play a pivotal role in sustaining life in an otherwise arid environment, making them critical in the face of our rapidly changing climate. In addition to their cultural and ecological significance, these lands offer invaluable opportunities for outdoor recreation. As we have seen with neighboring Organ Mountains-Desert Peaks National Monument, protecting well-known areas including the Florida Mountains, Tres Hermanas, the Cookes Range, and the Good Sight Mountains will preserve our natural heritage AND ensure long-term economic stability in Southern New Mexico. These lands have the power to shape the future by fostering a deep connection to the land while enhancing our visibility and promoting vibrant recreation opportunities on a national scale. I support New Mexico’s congressional delegation and local elected officials working to protect these public lands for the benefit of all as a national monument.

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