There is now NO grazing in the Gila Wilderness, and to my knowledge NO use of emergency response (mechanized equipment) is allowed in this wilderness.
The disagreement, however, is not whether our lands need preservation and protection, but rather in the method which should be used in prote...
Your efforts to pass this legislation have sidestepped the real issues of border security.
Thanks to Senators Bingaman and Udall for sponsoring the legislation holding the Wilderness Field Hearings in Las Cruces on Feb 15th.
Thank you for holding a field hearing on this most important issue to the land.
I look forward to answering any questions.
I urge passage of the Organ Mountains-Desert Peaks Wilderness bill in order to protect these areas for generations to come.
We know Senator Bingaman is committed to energy production as well as the environment.
Thank you for the opportunity to testify today before the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee.
There is no reason to believe field practices in the proposed areas would differ.
I beseech you to reconsider a 'quick fix' and give more time to this matter.