The Conservation Lands Foundation Urges the Biden Administration to Protect the Caja del Rio Plateau as a National Monument
Santa Fe, N.M. - The Conservation Lands Foundation supports the growing call to designate the Caja del Rio Plateau in New Mexico as a national monument, joining the diverse voices of Indigenous-led organizations, conservation groups, Hispano organizations, hunting and fishing advocates, local governments and others who have worked tirelessly to protect this remarkable landscape.
Statement from Romir Lahiri, New Mexico and Arizona associate program director at the Conservation Lands Foundation:
“For years, we have partnered with the Caja del Rio Coalition to safeguard this culturally and ecologically significant landscape. This coalition represents the strength and diversity of New Mexico’s communities, uniting voices from Pueblos, Hispano leaders, conservationists, hunters, anglers and faith leaders to protect a place that holds profound meaning for so many.
“As part of the Caja del Rio Coalition, the Conservation Lands Foundation supports calls by the All Pueblo Council of Governors, U.S. Senator Martin Heinrich, the Santa Fe County Commission and Santa Fe Mayor Alan Webber in urging President Joe Biden and Secretary of the Interior Deb Haaland to designate the Caja del Rio as a national monument.
“A Caja del Rio National Monument would honor the landscape’s deep significance to Indigenous and Hispano communities, preserve its rich cultural history, safeguard vital wildlife habitat and local watersheds and sustain traditional uses for future generations"
Visit the Caja del Rio through the coalition's interactive StoryMap and hear from those who know the land best about why it deserves lasting protection.
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Conservation Lands Foundation published this page in Latest News 2024-12-16 20:25:59 -0700
