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2009 Fall-Winter Newsletter Post Office Box 6759 Santa Fe, NM 87502-6759 Return Service Requested VISTAS Preserving New Mexico’s Land Heritage Fall/Winter 2009 From Our Executive Director: Crossing Borders Dear Friends, magnifi cent country lying to the south. the Sierra Madres to the south in Mexico. Often referred to as the “Bootheel” of Running parallel with the Peloncillos to s I write, I am sitting on the New Mexico, this region holds an incred- the east are the Chiricahua Mountains A porch of a guest cottage at Cave ible wealth of natural and cultural history. of southeastern Arizona, which represent Creek Ranch in the Chiricahua Moun- As you turn off the freeway at Roads Fork one of the many “sky islands” in the re- tains south of Portal, Arizona. The fi rst and head south on Highway 80 toward gion—isolated mountain ranges that rise up several thousand feet above the sur- rounding desert fl oors. Because of their geographic position, elevation gradients and isolation, the mountainous areas of southwest New Mexico and southeast Arizona contain some of the highest bio- logical diversity found in these two states and, in fact, within the entire country. In addition to the unique natural fea- tures of the region, this is land steeped in cultural history and western lore. It rays of the morning sun light up the tops Douglas, within about ten miles, you is here that Geronimo surrendered to of the spectacular rhyolite cliffs of Cave crest out over the low-lying, but rugged, General Crook in 1886. Pancho Villa Creek Canyon which tower overhead. Peloncillo Mountains and are afforded staged raids across the border during the It is early October and for the past your fi rst view of the sprawling San Si- Mexican Revolution prior to the out- two days I have been attending an event mon Valley, magnifi cently framed by the break of World War I. And for a long hosted by the Wildlands Network in Peloncillo Mountains to the east and the time it has been ranching and farming Rodeo, New Mexico. Rodeo is a small Chiricahua Mountains to the southwest. country, where Anglos and Mexicans community located in the extreme The southern half of the Peloncillos, have traditionally worked side by side southwest corner of New Mexico about which arc from southeastern Arizona to sustain a living off of the land. halfway between Lordsburg and Doug- down to the Mexican border, bisect a As you drop down into the valley, you las, Arizona, and just 15 miles east of region locally known as the Malpai Bor- seem to be entering another world—and where I am writing this now. derlands. This long, narrow mountain I am not just referring to the change in I would venture to guess that many range provides an important bridge for time zones as you head east just north who travel through the Lordsburg area fl ora and a corridor for wildlife moving of Rodeo, toward Portal, and cross across I-10 may be scarcely aware of the between the Gila Range to the north and the state line from New Mexico into (continued on page 2) Page 1 Vistas—Fall / Winter 2009 Post Office Box 6759 Santa Fe, NM 87502-6759 Return Service Requested crossing borders (continued from page 1) Preserving New Mexico’s Land Heritage Arizona. Suddenly an ultralight fl ashes underserved and this is a niche that board of directors overheard, a sports car whizzes by you NMLC is well-positioned to fi ll. on the highway, and as you look around My two days in the Bootheel were Dr. John B. ( Jack) Wright, Chair University of New Mexico, the valley you will see telltale signs of informative, helping me better under- Las Cruces, NM change and modernization—the “land stand the threats to this region and the for sale” signs, new needs of the local Joseph R. T. Montoya, Vice Chair residential subdivi- community, and in- NM Mortgage Finance Authority sions and develop- spiring, in terms of Albuquerque, NM ment. seeing how diverse I was invited by groups of people David Johnson, Treasurer the Wildlands Net- have come together, Nelson Consulting work to speak about historically and to- Farmington, NM conservation ease- day, to fi nd solutions. Anthony Anella, Secretary ments at Chiricahua- With the weekend Anthony Anella Architect, AIA Peloncillo Heritage behind me, it is time Albuquerque, NM Days, a gathering to head back north of members of re- to Santa Fe. I realize Elizabeth H. Richardson, gional academic and that this is just one Founding Member research groups, conservation organiza- special area in need of attention. At Conservationist tions, public agencies and the local farm- times it can be daunting to think about Los Angeles, CA ing and ranching communities. Over the how much still needs to be done, but to course of the weekend, local and regional paraphrase what Margaret Meade once Anthony L. Benson, Past Chair and Founding Member experts shared an impressive amount of wrote—never underestimate what a Rancher information about the natural and cul- small group of concerned citizens can Taos, NM tural history of the area, and a strong, accomplish. collective interest evolved among the With that said, as friends and fellow Moo Thorpe, Member participants to understand, protect and concerned citizens, I encourage you to Sotheby’s International Realty preserve the tremendous heritage of this continue supporting the important work Santa Fe, NM remarkable region. that we and others do to help conserve In the face of increasing growth and special places like the Chiricahua-Pel- Ray Powell, DVM, Member development, there is recognition of the oncillo region of southeast Arizona and Jane Goodall Institute, Roots & Shoots Four Corner States need for more private land conservation. southwest New Mexico. As conserva- Albuquerque, NM Much good work has already been done tionists we need to be thinking and act- down here by The Nature Conservancy ing on community, watershed, landscape staff and the Malpai Borderlands Group, and ecoregional scales, and therefore we but much of this has been concentrated need to continue extending our reach Scott Wilber, Executive Director around the former Gray Ranch in the around the state and region, even if that Michael Scisco, Conservation Specialist Animas Valley east of the Peloncillos in means occasionally crossing borders. Jennifer Kilbourn, Communications & Development Coordinator southwest New Mexico and in the San Kris Murphey, Offi ce Manager Bernadino Valley in southeast Arizona. Scott Wilber Still, large areas in both states remain Executive Director Page 2 Vistas—Fall / Winter 2009 Partners In Conservation MLC understands the value Resources Department’s Land, Wa- Stay tuned for more information about Nof partnering with other or- ter and Conservation Easement pro- this exciting project! ganizations and government entities to gram, which will be used to meet the help create and expand opportunities matching requirements for the FRPP Small Is Beautiful for the conservation of high-priority, funds. These funding sources will help The conservation and protection of high-conservation value lands across pay for a portion of the conservation small, irrigated agricultural proper- the state. NMLC is currently working easement’s value; the landowners will ties in New Mexico is crucial for the to complete a conservation easement on donate the remainder of the easement protection and enhancement of our the Shortes XX Ranch, just south local economies, food security, sig- of the community of Pie Town in nificant wildlife habitat, scenic ame- Catron County. nities, and the cultural heritage of our The conservation easement smaller, rural communities. NMLC will cover 2,880 acres of a larger is currently involved with the Small 6,760 acre ranch that has been in Agriculture Land Conservation Ini- the same family for four genera- tiative (SALCI) which promotes the tions. The ranch encompasses the protection of small agricultural lands eastern flanks of Alegres Mountain through the use of conservation ease- (10,229 ft.) and lower grassland areas value. NMLC will co-hold the conser- ments. SALCI was formed by a co- with elevations ranging from approxi- vation easement with the New Mexico alition of New Mexico land trusts mately 6,200 to 7,800 feet. The ranch State Forestry Division. and the Santa Fe Farmer’s Market consists of high quality native grass- The Shortes XX Ranch conservation Institute. The initiative is currently lands and piñon juniper savannas at easement will help protect a myriad of exploring opportunities to help fund the lower elevations with piñon pine, conservation values that contribute to the transactional and stewardship alligator juniper, Gambel oak, Rocky the quality of the unique landscape and costs associated with placing conser- Mountain juniper, and Ponderosa pine way of life in northern Catron County vation easements on small agricultur- at the higher elevations. including significant wildlife habitat al properties. SALCI is also advocat- NMLC assisted the landowners in around Alegres Mountain; productive, ing for local and regional legislation, applying for and acquiring a $600,000 agricultural land that supports the lo- such as county or city resolutions and grant toward the purchase of the con- cal, rural economy of northern Catron ordinances that would support the servation easement through the U.S. County; and scenic open space along protection of small agricultural prop- Department of Agriculture’s Farm and the eastern flanks of Alegres Mountain erties. This effort is still in its infancy, Ranchland Protection Program (FRPP), which contributes to the viewshed and but we see it evolving quickly and administered by the Natural Resources surrounding area for the Continental becoming effective in helping solve Conservation Service (NRCS). In ad- Divide. some of the complexities and limi- dition to the FRPP funds, NMLC NMLC is pleased to be working with tations inherent to the protection of also secured $192,773 from the New excellent landowners and partners on small agricultural properties.
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