utdoor users of New Mexico public lands got a huge win today with the announcement of the opening of the Sabinoso Wilderness area. The 16,000 acre area was previously land locked as it could only be accessed through private lands.

New Mexico sportsmen and women express their regret that the armed takeover of the Malheur National Wildlife Refuge ended with violence, but are relieved the standoff is over.

New Mexico sportsmen and women today applaud President Barack Obama and Secretary of the Interior Sally Jewell for reforming the federal coal program; it is broken, outdated and costs American taxpayers millions of dollars.

Rep. Rob Bishop has introduced legislation that would cripple the Land and Water Conservation Fund. New Mexico Wildlife Federation President John Crenshaw today urged the entire New Mexico congressional delegation to reject Bishop’s proposal in the strongest possible terms.

New Mexico hunters, trappers and anglers are willing to pay far more than ever before to access State Trust Land. With a Nov. 19 deadline looming, Dunn continues to demand at least a five-fold increase from the Department of Game and Fish to allow licensed sportsmen onto some 8 million acres of land.

An overview of public land state and federal policy and how it effects New Mexico outdoor enthusiasts.