These are the “Voices of the Gila” – local community members who love the Gila River and believe it should be protected for generations to come through Wild and Scenic designations.
Click on their images below to find out why they support the proposed Gila Wild and Scenic legislation.
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- Patricia Cano, Professor Emerita, Western New Mexico University
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- Chon Fierro, Mayor of Bayard, NM
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- Ken Lee
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- Gerry Engle, Gila Chapter Backcountry Horsemen
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- Kathy Whiteman, Western New Mexico University
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- Jason Amaro, Grant County Hunter/Angler
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- Raul Turrieta, Grant County Assessor
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- Polly Cook, Owner, Javalina Coffee Shop
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- Danny Vasquez
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- Claire Bergeron
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- Carol Martin, Continental Divide Trail Coalition
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- Leyba & Ingalls ARTS
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- Chris Schlabach, Co-Owner, Gila Hike and Bike
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- Brett Myrick, Veteran
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- John Harned, Mimbres Property Owner
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- Rocky Mondello, Owner, Morning Star Sports
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- State Rep. Rudy Martinez
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- Lisa Fields, Property Owner and Certified Crop Adviser
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- Vyncent Bourne, Silver City
