I am pleased to be able to testify today that we have been able to reach an agreement.

I believe that the Organ Mountains-Desert Peaks Wilderness Act is a critical step in protecting our natural resources.

The Organ Mountains Wilderness is a small part.

We can make sure this doesn't happen to all of our great areas of natural beauty by setting them aside now, all at once, so the matter is settled.

the purpose of it is to hear testimony on S. 1689; that's a bill that Senator Udall and I introduce

I call this the 'Hydro-illogical' cycle.

we support the proper application of the original Wilderness Act and the Congressional Grazing Guidelines

Senators, by introducing the Organ Mountains-Desert Peaks Wilderness Act, you have acknowledged the overwhelming desire of our community members.

I implore you to continue with your efforts to move the Organ Mountains and Desert Peaks Wilderness Act through the legislative process.

Thank you, Senators Bingaman and Udall, for sponsoring this important legislation for our area.

Harnessing the community energy and passion would never have been possible without the outstanding leadership of Senator Jeff Bingaman and his staff.

Your efforts to pass this legislation have sidestepped the real issues of border security.