The just passed Energy Bill is a great example of what can be accomplished through bipartisan collaboration, and the New Mexico Wildlife Federation applauds Senators Lisa Murkowski, Maria Cantwell, Tom Udall, and Martin Heinrich on their hard work on this comprehensive bill.

Senator Martin Heinrich has once again taken the lead in protecting our public lands, cultural heritage, and the interests of hunters, anglers, and the outdoor recreationists of New Mexico by helping to pass the Sportsmen’s Act through the Senate with a bipartisan effort.

Last month, the Bureau of Land Management announced new methane regulations that will significantly reduce pollution, have a positive impact on taxpayers and protect wildlife.

The United States Forest Service recently announced a limited riparian habitat exclosure project along the Rio Cebolla and San Antonio Creek in an effort to protect the endangered New Mexico meadow jumping mouse.

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.

Affiliates include: Albuquerque Wildlife Federation Dona Ana County Association of Sportsmen Rio Grande Restoration Inc. River Source, Inc. Santa Fe

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Barack Obama and Secretary of the Interior Sally Jewell for reforming the federal coal program; it is broken, outdated and costs American taxpayers millions of dollars.

New Mexico sportsmen were relieved to see today that Congress has agreed to extend the Land and Water Conservation Fund for three years and provide at least partial funding for one of the nation’s most important conservation tools.