Organ Mountains
Congressman Pearce's legislation to establish the Organ Mountains as a national monument, HR 995, goes the legislative route to allow for public input. The purpose of this legislation is to preserve the ecological integrity, livestock, watershed and educational resources in the monument area. 54,800 acres are protected from any sort of mineral exploration/leasing and mining, while still allowing for motorized vehicles on roads designated for use by the management plan. Additionally, this bill protects water rights, access for sportsmen to hunt, and permits grazing. Additionally, law enforcement and other emergency personnel are granted “unfettered access” to the monument. A copy of the bill and a map of the monument area are attached.
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- » HR 995: Full Bill Text
- » HR 995 Monument Map
- » Bill Summary: HR 995
- » Letter of Support of HR 995 from the Hispano Chamber of Commerce de Las Cruces
- » Letter in Support of HR 995 from the Mesilla Valley Sportsmen's Alliance
- » Letter in Support of HR 995 from the Dona Ana County Sheriff
- » Letter in Support of HR 995 from the Western Heritage Alliance
- » Letter in Support of HR 995 from the Dona Ana Soil and Water Conservation District
- » Letter in Support of HR 995 from the Anthony Chamber of Commerce
- » Letter in Support of HR 995 from the National Association of Former Border Patrol Officers
- » Letter in Support of HR 995 from the Hidalgo Soil and Water Conservation District
- » Letter in Support of HR 995 from the Linebery Policy Center for Natural Resource Management
- » Letter in Support of HR 995 from the American Motorcyclist Association
- » Letter in Support of HR 995 from the Greater Las Cruces Chamber of Commerce
