The #RioGrande is the backbone of #NewMexico’s agriculture, communities, and water systems, and it’s at risk. In this video, Santa Fe County Commissioner Camilla Bustamante explains why protecting this river essential.

Welcome, Jennifer Oprisiu, to the HECHO team! Jennifer joins HECHO as our new Strategic Partnerships and Development Director, where she will lead fundraising and partnership initiatives to support HECHO's mission. Learn more about Jennifer: hechoonline.org/our-team

Lucy Trejo didn’t grow up #hunting or spending time on #publiclands. Raised in a traditional Mexican household in El Paso, Texas, the #outdoors wasn’t always accessible, but her love for nature found a way. Read her blog “The Making of a Huntress:” ow.ly/64he50XVxrT

The designation of Baaj Nwaavjo I’tah Kukveni didn’t change livestock grazing. 🐄 Grazing within the monument continues. 📄 Existing grazing permits remain valid. 🔁 Permit renewals follow the same rules as before. 🏡 Ranchers grazing on private land can continue as usual.

Oak Flat is under threat. Currently, only a court injunction prevents it from being transferred to a foreign mining company. Tell Congress to pass the Save Oak Flat Mining Act. Nearly 14,000 people have already spoken up. 👉 Add your name here: ow.ly/xMTX50XWu5L

January is the perfect chance to explore the Southwest’s winter landscapes. From Zion and Bryce Canyon to Saguaro, Death Valley and the Grand Canyon, this season brings out the best in these iconic parks. 🌵 ❄️ #nature #outdoors #getoutside #PublicLands

#Outdoorrecreation on #publiclands isn’t just good for the soul; it’s a powerful economic engine! Protecting these places means protecting local businesses, good jobs, & long-term economic opportunity for communities nationwide. Read full report: ow.ly/mKlG50XKEuB

In the Sonoran Desert of southwestern AZ, the #GreatBendoftheGila holds thousands of years of living history. Ancient trails, petroglyphs, & geoglyphs connect us to the generations who came before. This irreplaceable landscape is at risk from vandalism, defacement, & development.

Growing up in rural Arizona taught Baltazar Hernandez powerful lessons about water, heat, and resilience, and shaped his commitment to conservation. In this blog, he reflects on heritage, and why protecting our land and waters matters now more than ever. ow.ly/JXr750Y2fIp

Former San Miguel County Commissioner Janice Varela is one of many leaders calling for safeguards for the #PecosRiver in #NewMexico. With a history of pollution from past mining, protecting this watershed is vital for people, wildlife, and future generations.

For Orlando Cazares, exploring the #DoloresRiverCanyon was unforgettable. From the majestic cliffs & winding rivers to the diverse wildlife, the landscape left a lasting impression. Protecting public lands ensures places like this remain wild & accessible for generations to come.

We thank Senator Mark Kelly and Ruben Gallego for introducing the Chiricahua National Park Act. This legislation has bipartisan support, reflecting a shared commitment across parties & chambers to boost conservation, tourism, Tribal access, & local jobs. ow.ly/BzMf50Y6tAP

Today is #AcequiaDay 💧 We honor the generations of communities who manage water through cooperation, stewardship, & shared responsibility. Hear from Kenneth Salazar (NM) & Crestina Martinez (CO) on how acequias continue to sustain land & community today. ow.ly/vlk650Y7yfU

From their origins with Native peoples & Spanish settlers to their role today in sustaining local agriculture, acequias are far more than irrigation systems. Read more in Kenneth Salazar's blog: ow.ly/MEpA50Y7zvg #AcequiaDay #NewMexico

Resolution Copper’s proposed mine waste facility would be one of the largest toxic dumps in the world, threatening our water, our land, & a sacred site of the San Carlos Apache Tribe. ✍️ Add your name today and tell Gov. Hobbs to protect Oak Flat: ow.ly/Lm0B50Y8P1m

New reporting explains what’s at stake if Colorado River states miss the Feb. 14 deadline. Read the full story to understand what’s coming, why it matters, and what Arizona is doing to prepare. ow.ly/QUKI50Y9U5s #ColoradoRiver #Arizona #Waterislife

Resolution Copper’s proposed mine in Arizona has faced strong opposition for multiple reasons. In our new blog, Henry Muñoz, a fifth-generation miner, examines the significant risks posed by this mining project and its massive tailings dam. hechoonline.org/blog/resolutio… #SaveOakFlat

When #wildfires prevention work is delayed, fires burn hotter, watersheds are damaged, & recovery becomes long & expensive. Our communities pay either way, which is why investing in prevention & proper management is a better path forward. Learn more: ow.ly/nBhC50YcZcf

Baaj Nwaajo I’tah Kukveni was designated to help protect culturally & ecologically important federal public lands. Private landowners’ rights remain intact, & traditional uses like hunting & grazing continue where they were already allowed. 🌄

Winter doesn’t mean packing the rods away, at least not in #Arizona. 🎣 Its mild weather and ongoing trout stockings make winter one of the most peaceful times to get out on the water. Read more: ow.ly/ha5w50Ye2Hy #fishing