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New Mexico

From spectacular canyons to working forests, the Fund and its partners have protected more than 55,000 acres across New Mexico, sustaining key wildlife populations, enhancing recreation opportunities and preserving the state’s rich cultural heritage.

Carson National Forest, NM

Nearly 900 acres of spectacular cliffs, canyons and scenic vistas adjacent to Echo Amphitheater Recreation Area near Abiquiu are now part of Carson National Forest.   Read more>

Civil War Battlefield Conservation, NM

The Conservation Fund's Civil War Battlefield Campaign works in partnerships to protect our nation's hallowed ground, to provide comprehensive information on the 384 principal Civil War battlefields, designated by the Civil War Sites Advisory Commission, and to honor those that fought and died in the war.   Read more>

Gila National Forest, NM

Significant portions of Animas Creek in the heart of Gila National Forest are now protected from potential development, thanks to an agreement that The Conservation Fund negotiated between a private landowner and the U.S. Forest Service.  Read more>

Santa Fe National Forest, NM

On behalf of the USDA Forest Service, the Fund protected Gascon Point, a pivotally positioned 1,600-acre inholding within Sante Fe National Forest's Pecos Wilderness Area.   Read more>

Valle Grande Grassbank

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Regional Scorecard - Southwest
Acres Protected: 1,140,590
Fair Market Value: $154,293,634
Acquisition Cost: $129,570,187
Total Acres Conserved Since 1985: 1,140,590
Spotlight - East Texas

Texas Pineywoods

Dubbed the "biological crossroads of North America," Big Thicket attracts hikers, campers and outdoor enthusiasts who enjoy its lush forests, cypress swamps, creeks and bayous. We now have the opportunity to protect the forests of Big Thicket and celebrate the cultural and historic treasures of the Texas Pineywoods region.
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