New Mexico Conservation Project Benefits Elk, Habitat, Hunters, Hikers, and History

By AmmoLand Editor JE

MISSOULA, Mont. -(Ammoland.com)- The Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation worked with a conservation-minded family and the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) to permanently protect and open access to 5,867 acres of prime wildlife habitat in west-central New Mexico.

“We appreciate the Roberson family in allowing us to conserve this unique piece of New Mexico landscape,” said Blake Henning, RMEF chief conservation officer. “It is now available for the public to access and also improves access to approximately 35,000 acres of surrounding public lands.”

The Alamocita Creek property is located about 20 miles northeast of Pie Town.

It knits together more than five miles of public lands by connecting BLM lands to the Cibola National Forest.

“We thank the RMEF for their collaboration with the BLM for this outstanding acquisition,” said Amy Lueders, BLM New Mexico state director. “Their expertise and financial contribution were instrumental in securing the property for the benefit of current and future users of the area.”

The property contains vital summer and winter range that is home to more than 1,000 elk as well as mule deer, antelope, black bears and a variety …Read the Rest

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