Mimbres Peaks in New Mexico could be Biden’s next land grab

“There are not that many areas in this 243,000 acre land grab that actually have antiquity areas on them. As a miner, I’m subjected to pass an inspection by seven different state agencies. And one of the things that are done before I break ground is an archeological study has to be done. And if there’s an area that I’m in and they have already documented that there are archaeological finds then I’m not allowed by section, township and range to be anywhere near that area. So these areas are already protected by our New Mexico Mining and Minerals Division and the BLM. So coming in and doing a blanket land grab to say they’re going to be protecting antiquities, I find it ludicrous.” — Lori Coleman, owner of Spanish Stirrup Rock Shop, LLC

In Episode 407 of District of Conservation, Gabriella kicks off 2024 with a must-listen episode on what is likely Biden’s next national monument designation: Mimbres Peaks in Luna County, NM. Gabriella brings on Rep. Jenifer Jones, who represents would-be affected district, and Lori Coleman, a local miner, whose company would be adversely impacted by the designation should it proceed. The ladies discuss the implications, if any antiquities are being protected, and how even sportsmen’s access for hunting would even be affected. Tune in to learn more.

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EP 567: Population Control Isn't Sustainable, Spokane Wildfires, Great American Outdoors Act Anniversary – District of Conservation

In Episode 367 of District of Conservation, Gabriella has a roundup of the latest news: the sixth anniversary of the Great American Outdoors Act becoming law (August 4, 2020), how an arsonist started the Spokane, WA wildfires, and a crazy study arguing halving the global population down to 4 billion to promote sustainability. Tune in to learn more!SHOW NOTESStudy: Achieve Sustainability by Easing Population to 4 Billion by 220017 UN Sustainability GoalsThe Simon Abundance Index 2026This Earth Day, Disregard Ehrlich and Embrace AbundanceMan charged with setting Spokane’s largest wildfire was questioned about 2 other blazes last yearNew Study Finds Humans Cause More Destructive Wildfires in the WestGreat American Outdoors Act & GAOA 250