The Trump administration is trying to eliminate protections for 1.6 million acres of New Mexico’s most critical wild forests. The public comment period ends September 19, 2025 – your voice is needed now.

What’s at Stake

The proposed rollback of the Roadless Rule threatens our upper Pecos watershed and would open New Mexico’s treasured wild places to logging roads, industrial development, and destruction. The watersheds surrounding the Pecos Wilderness encompass 108,000 acres of roadless areas that provide 40% of Santa Fe’s drinking water and support acequias that have sustained our communities for hundreds of years.

These aren’t just trees – they’re the backbone of our water security, wildlife habitat, and outdoor economy. Once roads carve up these landscapes, the quiet mornings, star-filled nights, and connection to something larger than ourselves will be lost forever.

Get Help Writing Your Comment

Office Hours with Magda and Janice – Pecos Location

Stop Tererro Mine Coalition Comment Writing Support

📅 Wednesday, September 10th | 10:30 AM – 12:30 PM
📅 Wednesday, September 17th | 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM
📍 Upper Pecos Watershed Association Office – 78 S Main St, Pecos, NM 87552

Email upwa@pecoswatershed.org with questions.

Community Comment Writing Workshop – Albuquerque

New Mexico Wild Roadless Rule Comment Writing Workshop

📅 Monday, September 15th | 5:30 PM
📍 New Mexico Wild Office – 6000 Uptown Blvd. NE, Ste. 350, Albuquerque, NM 87110

Join New Mexico Wild for pizza, drinks, and expert guidance on crafting your comment. Bring your laptop, tablet, or smartphone to write and submit your comment with technical support from their team. RSVP here.

Why Your Comment Matters

Every public comment becomes part of the official record that federal agencies must consider. When hundreds of New Mexicans speak up, it creates undeniable pressure to choose conservation over corporate profits.

Please share about your special place in the Pecos and why protecting it matters to you as a New Mexican!

Can’t make it in-person? Comment now by clicking Take Action below.