Good news! A handful of places have recently been named as new national monuments, including the stunning Rio Grande del Norte region. Spanning 240,000 acres in northern New Mexico, this area now protects the Rio Grande River, which provides water to downstream communities.
Win for wildlands! President Obama designates five new national monuments
Friday, March 22, 2013
The National Park system and our BLM monuments lands just got a little bigger. Americans will soon be able to enjoy five new national monuments in states from New Mexico to Washington.
The Wilderness Society today applauded Interior Secretary Ken Salazar and President Obama for holding a public hearing on the permanent protection of Rio Grande del Norte in northern New Mexico.
On Saturday, December 15, 2012, U.S. Interior Secretary Ken Salazar visited New Mexico to listen to the local community that wants to protect Rio Grande del Norte.
The Wilderness Society is working with partners on the ground to protect Rio Grande del Norte in northern New Mexico. People from across New Mexico have come together to preserve this special place for future generations.
Rio Grande del Norte in northern New Mexico boasts incredible lands, waters and wildlife. We are working to protect this gem that includes the Rio Grande Gorge and Ute Mountain.
