Dear editor, The introduction of federal legislation to protect segments of the Gila and San Francisco rivers under the Wild and Scenic Rivers Act is great news for hunters, anglers and everyone in New Mexico who enjoys spending time outdoors. The headwaters of the Gila River support incredible biodiversity, lending to some of the most remarkable opportunities […]
By Public News ServiceMay 13, 2020SILVER CITY, N.M. — Many Americans have been drawn to nature during the COVID-19 pandemic, highlighting the significance of a bill introduced in Congress to protect two of New Mexico’s rivers.The Greater Gila Wild and Scenic River Act would protect portions of the Gila and San Francisco Rivers and their tributaries in the […]
By Lieutenant Governor Howie Morales | Las Cruces Sun-NewsFebruary 9, 2020 The time is now for U.S. Sens. Tom Udall and Martin Heinrich to take a cue from community members in Grant County and introduce legislation designating segments of the Gila and San Francisco rivers as Wild and Scenic The Gila River has always had a […]
By Scott Wyland | Santa Fe New MexicanMay 12, 2020The most environmentally sensitive portions of New Mexico’s Gila River watershed would be protected under a bill the state’s two U.S. senators introduced Tuesday.Parts of the Gila River, its wilderness area and the San Francisco River tributary would be placed under the Wild and Scenic Rivers […]
By Susan Montoya Bryan, AP | Silver City Sun-NewsMay 12, 2020 ALBUQUERQUE — Portions of the Gila River would be designated as “wild and scenic” under legislation unveiled Tuesday by New Mexico’s two U.S. senators. Spanning parts of New Mexico and Arizona, the river and other main tributaries in the area make up the largest remaining network of naturally […]
By Theresa Davis | Albuquerque JournalMay 12, 2020 ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — Sens. Tom Udall and Martin Heinrich, both New Mexico Democrats, have introduced legislation to designate 446 miles of the Gila River and its tributaries as “wild and scenic.” The “M.H. ‘Dutch’ Salmon Greater Gila Wild and Scenic River Act” is named in memory of […]
May 15, 2020Dear editor, The residents of Grant County and other nearby communities will benefit greatly from a Wild and Scenic designation, which would conserve roughly 450 miles of the Gila and San Francisco rivers, and several of their tributaries.Sens. Udall and Heinrich have announced introduction of legislation to establish the Wild and Scenic designation. As […]
By Cissy McAndrew | Silver City Daily PressMay 13, 2020Over the past several weeks, New Mexicans have experienced challenges like never before. In many ways, our families and communities have had to hit the pause button due to COVID-19. During these times, I have found solace, strength, and calm in nature — whether that is in […]
By Guadalupe Cano | Silver City Town CouncilorSilver City Daily Press | May 20, 2020Sens. Tom Udall and Martin Heinrich have kept a promise they made to residents of Silver City and all New Mexicans by introducing legislation to designate the Gila and San Francisco rivers as Wild and Scenic. This legislation will protect these rivers […]
Dear editor, As the Outdoor Economic Conference gets underway, I want to thank Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham for her leadership around promoting the outdoor economy. People visit and retire here because of the quality of life that living so close to the Gila Wilderness and Gila River brings. When tourists and retirees come to Silver […]