New Mexico Buys Critical Wildlife Land | Santa Fe News

The state just poured nearly $23 million into buying a sprawling 11,000-acre property adjacent to the Gila National Forest — complete with two miles of the ecologically vital Mimbres River. Once a ranch near Silver City, this land will become a new wildlife management area, safeguarding rare native fish like the Rio Grande sucker and Chihuahua chub, while also offering habitat for elk, deer, bears, and mountain lions. Governor Lujan Grisham envisions it as a future hub for outdoor recreation, ensuring families can enjoy nature for generations to come. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/3e7da470e801ae14