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Ben Ray Luján: “I look forward to working with the citizens of Dona Ana County, Congress and the president to permanently protect the…”

On the recordJune 27, 2012
I look forward to working with the citizens of Dona Ana County, Congress and the president to permanently protect the nationally significant lands, heritage, and history within the proposed Organ Mountains-Desert Peaks National Monument.
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Ben Ray Luján
Democratic · New Mexico

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Lujan expresses commitment to protecting significant lands in New Mexico.

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