Jeff Bingaman actually said...

"The Organ Mountains-Desert Peaks Wilderness Act will promote future growth by securing the special quality of life our County has to offer."

"The citizens of Las Cruces and the surrounding communities want to ensure that the area will continue to develop in a way that preserves the surrounding pristine landscapes."

"I trust that the Committee will consider the need for an alternative land protection designation."

"The Organ Mountains are among the many scenic landscapes in Dona Ana County that define Southern New Mexico and the rich culture of its people."