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New Mexico Congressional Election Tests Democrats' Dominance - By Susan Montoya Bryan And Morgan Lee Associated Press A special congressional election in

Pecos River conservation projects awarded $1.5M in grants ADRIAN HEDDEN, Carlsbad Current-Argus FacebookTwitterEmail CARLSBAD, N.M. (AP) — Conservation projects in the Pecos River area got a boost this year as about $1.5 million in grants were awarded to organizations in southeast New Mexico and West Texas to restore habitats and maintain the health of the river. The Pecos Watershed Conservation Initiative, a consortium of private companies and government agencies created in 2017, released i...

Conservation projects in the Pecos River area got a boost this year as about $1.5 million in grants were awarded to conservation organizations in southeast New Mexico and West Texas aimed at restoring habitats and maintaining the health of the river. The Pecos Watershed Conservation Initiative, a consortium of private companies and government agencies created in 2017, released its fourth annual grant funds last week providing dollars for seven projects along the river. The funds were matched by...

Last week’s column covered the mysteries and miracles of bird migration. Sadly, too many of nature’s natural aviators are in decline. A 2019 study published in Science found steep, long-term losses across virtually all groups of birds in the U.S. and Canada. An alarming decline of 2.9 billion breeding adult birds since 1970 was documented.

Join a Rowe Sanctuary staff member or volunteer for a guided bird walk along the Platte River and enjoy the sights and sounds of the birds.  This event is FREE but registration is required as we will be limiting the group to only 15 participants per day.  Masks are required during the walk at all times. This event is part of the Nebraska May Birdblitz Collaboration.  Pheasants Forever & Quail Forever of Nebraska, Nebraska Game and Parks Commission, Fontenelle Forest, Audubon at Rowe Sanctuar...

Funding for Agricultural Conservation Programs Essential to Moving Country to Net-Zero Emissions Share Donate Funding for Agricultural Conservation Programs Essential to Moving Country to Net-Zero Emissions Mike Saccone Apr 28, 2021 WASHINGTON, D.C. — A broad coalition of 133 conservation, farmer and rancher, sportsmen, and wildlife groups urged the leadership of the U.S. House and U.S. Senate agriculture committees in a letter to ensure the forthcoming infrastructure package includ...

The May family are recipients of the 2021 Colorado Leopold Conservation Award. Courtesy photo -Sand County Foundation and Colorado Cattlemens Association The May Ranch of Lamar has been selected as the recipient of the 2021 Colorado Leopold Conservation Award. The May Ranch is owned and operated by the Dallas and Brenda May family of Prowers County. The conservation practices that the Mays have implemented on their cattle ranch have improved the wildlife habitat, water quality and grass and soi...

4:46 Rich is based in Boise, Idaho, and hes been birdwatching most of his life.  He started "probably around 1962 when I was in junior high," he said. "Still learning, Ill tell you that." Rich was a leader in bird conservation with the federal government for decades. He started with the Bureau of Land Management and later coordinated with the international group Partners in Flight for the Fish and Wildlife Service. Lesser scaups winter in southern states, Mexico and Central America. They can b...

Are You Prepared? Responding to Assault Allegations At Your Nonprofit Are You Prepared? Responding to Assault Allegations At Your Nonprofit Is your organization prepared to respond if a prominent staff member or volunteer is accused of assaulting someone in your community? Four nonprofits found themselves in that position this week. Their responses can help other organizations contemplate responding to assault allegations – and how to better prevent them in the first place. Birder Aisha Whit...

CHICO BASIN, Colo. (AP) — Sunlit yellow warblers, mountain plovers, golden eagles,...