A Conservationist focuses on the proper use of public lands, and takes a managed approach to natural resources and wildlife protection.
A Preservationist wants to stop or put extreme limits on public lands, lock up the natural resources and give priority to wildlife.
The "Organ Mountains – Desert Peaks National Monument" designation is a PRESERVATIONIST act, part of a bigger plan to lock up three million acres of New Mexico lands.
It will further damage ranching and farming communities, and reduce recreational opportunities. Jobs and economic benefits will be lost, and border security will be threatened.
The following organizations support a CONSERVATIONIST approach to our public lands, and oppose the extreme measures of the Organ Mountain/ Desert Peaks National Monument Designation.
Doña Ana Soil and Water Conservation District
Hidalgo Soil and Water Conservation District
Council of Border Conservation Districts
Southwest County Commission Alliance
Farm Credit of New Mexico
Las Cruces Four Wheel Drive Club
New Mexico Farm and Livestock Bureau
Doña Ana County Farm and Livestock Bureau
Luna County Farm and Livestock Bureau
New Mexico Four Wheel Drive Group
Elephant Butte Irrigation District
People for Preserving our Western Heritage
Doña Ana County Sheriff
National Association of Former Border Patrol Officers
Village of Hatch
Doña Ana Soil and Water Conservation District
Las Cruces Crawlers Four Wheel Drive group
People for Prosperity
Otero County Farm and Livestock Bureau
Southwest Four Wheel Drive Association
New Mexico Cattle Growers' Association
New Mexico Wool Growers, Inc.
