WHEN: Wednesday, February 26th from 5 pm to 7:30 pm
WHERE: Village of Pecos Conference Room, 92 South Main St., Pecos, NM 87552

What Does the Upper Pecos Mean to You?

Is it where you first learned to fish? Where your family has lived for generations? Your favorite place to camp or hike? For each of us, the Upper Pecos holds special memories. Now we have a chance to protect it from mining.

Why Now?

A mining disaster once killed 90,000 fish in the Pecos and cost taxpayers $28 million to clean up. We can prevent this from happening again. The federal government is considering a 20-year protection of 165,000 acres from new mining claims – but they need to hear from you.

What’s at Stake?

The Upper Pecos provides our drinking water, sustains traditional farming and ranching, and holds deep meaning for local Pueblos. It’s home to abundant wildlife and offers recreation for thousands of visitors. Local leaders strongly support this protection, including Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham, Jemez and Tesuque Pueblos, and county governments. This plan won’t change hunting, fishing, recreation access, water rights, or grazing permits.

PUBLIC COMMENTS:
The BLM must receive written comments by March 17, 2025. Comments must be submitted by mail to the NM State Director of the Bureau of Land Management, 301 Dinosaur Trail, Santa Fe NM 87508

We’ve also created a way for you to submit your comment digitally. Click here!

Click for more info about the public comment period.