New Mexico
New bill would scale up voluntary, locally-led big game conservation on working lands
By Louis Wertz |
The Habitat Connectivity on Working Lands Act would build on pilot Migratory Big Game Initiative WLA helped initiate in Wyoming.
Legacy Fund Coalition Welcomes Strong Funding Recommendations From LFC, Governor
By WLA |
Santa Fe – Today, a broad coalition of New Mexico organizations welcomed news that both Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham and the Legislative Finance Committee (LFC) are prioritizing the Land of Enchantment…
Rancher innovations to support soil health and water management amidst a changing climate
By Louis Wertz |
In this webinar we heard a fascinating presentation on a new study exploring relationships between drought, soil health and agricultural productivity launched with the support of the Colorado Ag Water Alliance,…
New Mexico Water Users Forum
By Louis Wertz |
The Western Landowners Alliance is establishing a landowner working group to develop landowner-supported recommendations to address water shortages and improve water resource management in New Mexico. Join us for the second of…
Taos Farm & Ranch Tour
By Haley Goodwiler |
CALLING NEW MEXICO FARMERS, RANCHERS AND ALL INTERESTED IN AGRICULTURE! We invite you to join on July 22 for an afternoon filled with farm and ranch tours that specialize in…
New Mexico Section – Society for Range Management Summer Meeting
By Haley Goodwiler |
New Mexico Section – SRM Summer Meeting Truth or Consequences, NM Agenda Thursday, August 10th, 2023 800 AM – meet at Sierra SWCD Conference Rm, 2101 S. Broadway, T or…
Time to take a closer look at Grassland Conservation Reserve Program as sign-up opens with important changes
By WLA |
Sign-up runs through May 26th, 2023. Denver – The US Department of Agriculture (USDA) on Monday announced the sign-up period for the Grassland Conservation Reserve Program, which will run from…
Historic Land & Water Conservation Proposal Welcomed by Broad Coalition of New Mexicans
By WLA |
Land of Enchantment Legacy Fund would create NM’s first dedicated funding stream for land & water conservation Santa Fe, N.M. – January 26, 2023 – Today a broad coalition of New…
Burger King, the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation and Cargill Join Together to Help Conserve and Restore Grasslands and Wildlife Species Through Regenerative Agriculture Practices in the Southern Great Plains
By WLA |
Up to $5M in funding will be provided through the partnership which has the potential to sequester up to 360,000 metric tons of carbon per year — enough carbon to…
WLA’s statement on New Mexico Supreme Court’s ruling in stream certification case
By Louis Wertz |
Santa Fe, NM – Today the New Mexico Supreme Court held that the state’s stream certification rule is unconstitutional. The rule was intended to provide clarification for both landowners, the…