In New Mexico and across the country, our public lands belong to the people, and everyone deserves a meaningful voice in how they are managed.
Ben Ray Luján: “In New Mexico and across the country, our public lands belong to the people, and everyone deserves a meaningful voice in…”
On the recordJuly 24, 2026
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Discussing the Local Input Act and public lands management.
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