By Gabriella Hoffman

“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 552: The Potomac is No. 1 Endangered River in America – District of Conservation

In Episode 552 of District of Conservation, Gabriella discusses the new American Rivers report on the 10 most endangered rivers list and the Potomac River earning the top spot. Why? The organization claims both the Potomac Interceptor spill and data center buildout are factors justifying the top post. Gabriella also discusses how data centers use water and why these projects aren't as scary as believed. Plus, a preview of this weekend's IOTR Summit in Florida. Tune in to learn more!SHOW NOTESAmerican Rivers: America’s Most Endangered Rivers® of 2026 is a Call to Action for Healthy Rivers and a Cleaner Water Supply Maryland rejects ‘most endangered’ label for Potomac River, as D.C. remains unaware about ranking

1. EP 552: The Potomac is No. 1 Endangered River in America 18:45
2. EP 551: Maine Adopts Statutory Right to Hunt and Fish 14:01
3. EP 550: Governor Spanberger Targets Gun Ownership in Virginia (ft. Stephen Gutowski) 24:37
4. EP 549: Maryland Madness – Lead Ammunition Bans 31:45
5. EP 548: California Drillin' & "God Squad" Meeting 28:48

SHOW NOTES

⁠Mimbres Peaks national monument announcement draws opponents⁠

⁠Meeting held to discuss proposed Mimbres Peaks National Monument⁠

⁠Proposal to name Florida Mountains as national monument faces backlash⁠

⁠ Spanish Stirrup Rock Shop, LLC ⁠

⁠Luna County mountains could become a national monument. But how would it affect ranchers?⁠

⁠NM Farm Bureau Action Center to Oppose Mimbres ⁠

⁠Change.org: Stop the Implementation of National Monument Status in Our Area

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