New Mexico Expands Wildlife Habitat | Santa Fe News

New Mexico just acquired nearly 11,000 acres in the Mimbres Valley next to the Gila National Forest, creating the Mimbres Ranch Wildlife Management Area — a major conservation win for native fish, wildlife, and outdoor recreation. This high-desert landscape, featuring the Mimbres River, grasslands, woodlands, and ponderosa pines, will safeguard species like the Rio Grande sucker and Chihuahua chub, while offering more hunting, fishing, and nature access for New Mexicans. Governor Lujan Grisham called it a vital investment in ecosystem health and future generations, with support from the Trust for Public Land. State Rep. Nathan Small praised the river’s vibrant life and the new area’s potential to inspire young people to connect with the outdoors. 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/2015c4020b85b1a7