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Diverse wildlife – including elk, mule deer, burrowing owls, and golden eagles – all make their home on the Caja. In fact, the Caja is a critical piece of the wildlife migration corridor that runs from Colorado to Mexico–one of the most intact wildlife pathways in the nation.

Despite this, the Caja faces numerous threats including wildfire, mining, vandalism, illegal dumping and shooting,and habitat fragmentation. That’s why a broad coalition of Indigenous, Latino and other community leaders have come together to advocate for permanent protections for this sacred landscape.

Please let Congress and the Biden Administration know that you want to see increased protections for the Caja del Rio.

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The Caja del Rio spans more than 106,000 acres of land in New Mexico and contains thousands of ancient petroglyphs. The lands are also home to diverse wildlife, including elk, mule deer, mountain lions, and burrowing owls. The Caja is a critical piece of a wildlife migration corridor that runs from Colorado to Mexico – one of the most intact wildlife pathways in the nation.

Despite these tremendous values, the Caja del Rio faces numerous threats including wildfires, mining, poaching, vandalism, desecration, illegal dumping, and habitat fragmentation. That’s why a broad coalition of people – ranging from Pueblo governors, spiritual leaders, outdoor recreationists, and community advocates – have come together to advocate for permanent protections for the Caja.

The Caja del Rio is currently managed by the U.S. Forest Service and the Bureau of Land Management. However, without permanent protections and increased funding for better management and law enforcement, the future of the Caja is at risk. Legislation currently being proposed could allow mining to desecrate these sacred lands and create new roads that would fragment this fragile wildlife habitat.

We urge Congress and the Biden Administration to listen to the diverse communities in northern New Mexico that are advocating for permanent safeguards for the wildlife, ancient artifacts, lands and waters of the Caja. It’s time to implement both legislative and administrative protections – whether by designating the Caja del Rio as a national conservation area, traditional cultural property, or a national monument. These protections are critical to safeguard this landscape so that future generations can continue to explore, learn, and connect with these sacred lands.

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