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Local Organization Helps Area Youth Connect To Public Lands
It’s a weekend morning at Leasburg Dam State Park and Gabe Vasquez is giving fishing safety tips along the bank of the Rio Grande to students from Las Cruces High School. Vasquez is founder of the Nuestra Tierra Conservation Project, a group helped launched by the New Mexico Wildlife Federation, along with Friends of the Organ Mountains-Desert Peaks, and Latino Outdoors.
The organization over the last year has helped provide outdoor opportunities to get hundreds of area low-income Hispanic and underprivileged youth in New Mexico outdoors and into nature.
“Some of the poorest communities that we have in New Mexico are Hispanic, are Latino communities and so poverty and transportation are a big barrier to them getting out here and enjoying our public lands, enjoying experiences on the river so we try to break down those barriers with this program,” said Vasquez.
Nuestra Tierra provided this group of students from Las Cruces High School fishing licenses and supplies so they can fish. It’s an experience that student Jose Jaime will remember, this is his first time fishing, he says being patient has been the most challenging part.
“So far it’s fun, I’m happy to do it for the first time and actually experience something,” said Jamie.
Star Maestas, another student in the club says she likes to fish and explore the outdoors with her family. She says being outdoors has some benefits for students like them.
“It’s very therapeutic for them, it’s fun, it’s just really nice,” said Maestas.
Vasquez says that these belong to us and they are right in our backyard and they belong to us.
“Not only are they in our backyard, but they belong to our ancestors, and our grandfathers, and our parents, and that’s why this program is called the Nuestra Tierra Conservation project cause these youth should take ownership of these public lands they belong to them, just as much as the guy visiting from Washington State or anywhere else.”
Not only did the group fish, but they also took part in a ranger-led hike around the the area where they learned about history and culture of the region.
“I’d like to think that we are creating the next generation of conservation stewards, because we’re not just teaching, we’re not just having fun, but we are encouraging some of these youth to have careers working outdoors,” says Vasquez.
Employing a younger, more diverse group of public land managers may be welcomed.
According to data provided by the National Park Service, as of May 2018, just around 12 percent of employees are under 30, down from 19 percent in 2015. Also, just over 5 percent of NPS employees are Hispanic compared to 83 percent of employees who are white, and nearly 63 percent of NPS employees are male.
It was Vasquez’s own story form his childhood about public lands that has empowered him to help others enjoy the resources around them.
While living in Ciudad Juárez as a youth, Vasquez said his father decided to take a trip to New Mexico to explore the outdoors. They decided to fish and camp at Caballo Lake State Park.
During the trip, Vasquez says a Game and Fish ranger approached his Dad, who didn’t have a fishing license, and didn’t understand English, so the Game and Fish Ranger told his father he would call somebody to translate leading to a border patrol agent showing up.
“We didn’t know that we needed fishing license, this being our first time and us coming from Juárez and not understanding how the system works,” said Vasquez.
Vasquez says that border patrol detained his dad and took him to a station in Truth or Consequences.
“He sat in a back of a holding cell, you know I was crying, my brother was crying, it was family friend that had driven us up there, and I never wanted to go fishing again, heck I didn’t even want to come to the United States again because of the way my father was treated, like a criminal.”
Vasquez said the agents told them they had to verify his identity which he says took around 3 to 4 hours, once that was complete they released his dad with a citation for fishing without a permit.
“Devastated I thought we were headed back to Juárez, and my dad could have very easily said fishing is not for us, the outdoors is not for us, but instead he said we’re going back to that campsite, we’re going to get our fishing license, and we’re gonna fish. And that night we caught five or six catfish with our little Superman rods and a pack of hot dogs, and it was one of the happiest moments of my life.”
That resilience is what Gabe Vasquez says made him think about who belongs in not only the outdoors, but other spaces in society.
“It’s something that’s impacted me and when I think about these kids that are enjoying this for maybe the first time. I want them to feel like they belong to, because truly do,” said Vasquez.
Educating youth that public lands are a place where they everyone is equal is what Vasquez says he hopes to continue to do so this generation can pass that ownership on to the next one.
Discover the Mesilla Valley Bosque State Park, New Mexico
Tucked away on the Rio Grande just outside Mesilla, New Mexico, is one of the newest state parks: Mesilla Valley Bosque SP. Discover the variety of ecosystems along the river that provide homes for so many different animals. Visit the garden that features native plants, the energy-efficient visitors center, and enjoy special opportunities such as birdwatching walks, tamale-making workshops and living history. Be sure to visit this wonderful new park while you're exploring nearby Las Cruces.
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NMSU Police on New DWI Recommendations
(LAS CRUCES) -- The National Transportation Safety Board has recommended the legal intoxication limit be lowered from a BAC of .08 to .05 for a driver to be charged with DWI or DUI.
The NTSB did not mince words when it released a set of interventions with the lofty goal of eliminating alcohol-impaired driving crashes.
Alcohol impaired crashes are not accidents. They are crimes, said Deborah A. P. Hersman, Chairman of the NTSB.
Among the 19 recommendations in the report -- lowering the legal blood alcohol content limit to .05. That would be down from the current limit of .08.
We've seen people stopped at stop signs basically passed out at the wheel with their foot on the brake and the vehicle in drive. That one's always been kindof strange to me actually, said Lyn Hodges, PIO with the NMSU Police Department.
NMSU police arrested 10 people last year on campus for driving while intoxicated --- of those 3 caused injuries...11 people were arrested the year before and 24 in 2010.
The university has records all the way back to 1989. The highest year on record for arrests was 1996. That year 106 people were arrested for DWI on campus.
For police, it comes down to what they see on the road from their patrol cars.
In any given DWI encounter, we have to identify certain things prior to making a stop. We have to identify traffic violations, said Hodges.
That's why if the legal limit is changed, police won't be stopping more drivers, but more of those drivers would face potential charges.
If it's lowered to .05, then the ones that have been marginal in the past will be presumptive as far as impairment goes.
Besides being passed out at a stop sign, some of those reasons an officer would pull over a driver...
...failure to maintain a lane, operating a vehicle at night without lights...speeding can be one of them.
How much does it take to reach the limit? For a 180-pound man, 3 to 4 drinks would probably put him above the current limit of .08
A lot of factors weigh in, but the general rules for staying under .05 depends on your gender.
Men can consume two standard drinks in one hour, then one drink every hour after that.
Women can consume only one standard drink in the first hour and then one drink after that to stay under .05.
The NTSB can only make recommendations on the legal limit. But if the federal department of transportation backs the .05 limit, states could face losing federal highway money.
Sloan Patton reported.
Mesilla Valley Bosque Collision
Collision on the bend of S. Fairacres Rd. just in front of the Mesilla Valley Bosque on March 19th 2019 around 9pm.
Woman was asked to do field sobriety tests by Mesilla officer E. Madson (who likes to sport a Thin Blue Line of Civil Disconnect patch emblazoned with a Punisher logo on his utility belt). Woman's eyes seem very clear and Madson seems to give her a pass on her sobriety dance. Madson issues a single citation.
Also an appearance by Fire Chief Kevin Hoban.
Rio Grande @ Mesilla Valley Bosque State Park
Rio Grande during a hike in April 2014.
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14.8 Acre Homesite near Electricity and paved State Highways with unobstructed views of the Florida Mountains.
There is 660 feet of frontage on Palo Alto Rd SW along the entire Southern boundary.
The parcel is just 1.5 miles from the paved State Highway 517 to the South.
The Florida Mountains, which are located East of the property, are the only place in North America where you can hunt pure-blood free-ranging Ibex.
Just about 5 miles East is access to thousands of acres of Public BLM Land in which the Florida Mountains are located.
NO Zoning Restrictions, HOA, Covenants or Time Limit to Build.
The are Electricity Lines & Poles just 1,700 feet to the Southeast on a nearby developed property.
Nearby land owners have developed their properties with mobile homes, site-built homes, accessory buildings and small ranches.
This property is just 27 minutes from Interstate 10 and the city of Deming where you will find groceries, supplies, dining, entertainment, retail and professional services. On the South side of Interstate 10 there is a Walmart Supercenter, home improvement store and Tractor Supply Company.
Deming has a population of around 15,000 and is the County Seat of Luna County, New Mexico. In Deming you will find the Mimbres Memorial Hospital and K-12 public schools.
Deming also has a Municipal Airport (DMN).
A few nearby land owners have successfully drilled water wells on their properties and have hit water at around 250 feet.
The New Mexico Office of the State Engineer has a Well Permit Search Tool and the results show that there have been some water wells drilled nearby in just this section with a water depth of around 140 feet and a well depth of around 250. You may find the well logs in PDF on our LANDiO website.
This property is located in Section 32, Township 25 South, Range 9 West
LANDiO Property ID: NM_Luna_00016
Legal Description: Section 32, Township 25 S, Range 09 W, SWQSEQSWQ, WHNWQSEQSWQ
Parcel Size: 14.8 Acres M/L
Parcel Number: 3053150365461
Property Taxes: $85 / year
Title: Free & Clear
Conveyance: Special Warranty Deed
GPS Coordinates: 32.080834, -107.795140
Approximate Distance to Nearby Cities & Points of Interest
27 minutes to Deming, New Mexico: Population 15,000
27 minutes to Interstate 10
32 minutes to Rockhound State Park
32 minutes to Columbus, New Mexico : Population 1,600
36 minutes to the border of United States & Mexico
1 hour 25 minutes to Las Cruces, New Mexico : Population 101,000
1 hour 36 minutes to Leasburg Dam State Park
1 hour 37 minutes to Dripping Springs Natural Area
1 hour 53 minutes to El Paso, TX : Population 683,000
GPS Coordinates
Northwest Corner: 32.0835339435412, -107.798820696376
Northeast Corner: 32.0835331819326, -107.797756203875
Southeast Corner: 32.0799473678444, -107.796717337855
Southwest Corner: 32.0799522288113, -107.798847857069
Center Point: 32.081264, -107.797853
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MESILLA VALLEY BOSQUE STATE PARK
Dripping Springs trail, Las Cruces NM
follow the spring to the dripping reservoir.
Dripping Springs _ Las Cruces, NM
Dripping Springs _ Las Cruces, NM
Dripping Springs as I see it.
Up in the mountains of Las Cruces New Mexico. Hope you enjoy!
SOLD : 78 Acre Ranch with County Road Frontage & Mountain Views near Public Land in New Mexico
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77.93 Acre Ranch with County Road Frontage near access to Thousands of Acres of Public BLM Land to the North & East.
To the North, you are 1.5 miles to an area of BLM Land that contains the Florida Mountains.
To the East, you are 2.5 miles from BLM Land that stretches endlessly down to the United States border and East-Northeast to the Potrillo Mountains & Ancient Lava Flow at the Aden Lava Flow Wilderness Study Area.
The Aden Lava Flow Wilderness Area is home to the Aden Crater Volcano, claimed to be one of the best preserved volcanic features in the region.
From the property you are only 7 miles from New Mexico State Highway 11 accessible via the same maintained County Road that borders the Western Boundary of the property. State Highway 11 takes you directly into Deming to the North and Columbus to the South.
There are Electricity Lines & Poles just 880 feet to the South of the property.
There are unobstructed views of the Florida Mountains to the North and of the Tres Hermanas Mountains to the West.
NO Zoning Restrictions, HOA, Covenants or Time Limit to Build.
Nearby land owners have developed their properties with mobile homes, alternative styles homes, site-built homes, accessory buildings and small ranches.
The Florida Mountains, which are located Northeast of the property, are the only place in North America where you can hunt pure-blood free-ranging Ibex.
This property is just 17 minutes to the town of Columbus. In Columbus, some of the amenities you’ll find include a Post Office, Elementary School, Gas Stations, a Dollar Store, and a Fire Department.
Additionally, this property is just 45 minutes from Interstate 10 and the city of Deming where you will find groceries, supplies, dining, entertainment, retail and professional services. On the South side of Interstate 10 there is a Walmart Supercenter, home improvement store and Tractor Supply Company.
Deming has a population of around 15,000 and is the County Seat of Luna County, New Mexico.
The Mimbres Memorial Hospital and public schools in Deming are just a 45 minute drive from the property.
Deming also has a Municipal Airport (DMN).
Multiple nearby land owners have successfully drilled water wells on their properties.
The New Mexico Office of the State Engineer has a Well Permit Search Tool and the results show that there have been several water wells drilled nearby in just this Section with Water Depths from 85 to 180 feet and a Well Depth of around 300 feet.
This property is located in Section 09, Township 28 South, Range 07 West
Parcel Size: 77.93 Acres M/L
Please reference the LANDiO Property ID Number: NM_Luna_00011
Legal Description: Section 09 Township 28S Range 07W NHNWQ
Parcel Number: 3040164395067
Property Taxes: $85 / year
Title: Free & Clear
Conveyance: Special Warranty Deed
General Elevation: 4,030 feet
GPS Coordinates: 31.892238, -107.560962993445
Approximate Distance to Nearby Cities & Points of Interest
8 miles to Columbus, New Mexico : Population 1,600
12 miles to the border of United States & Mexico
33 miles to Deming, New Mexico: Population 15,000
37 miles to Rock Hound State Park
86 miles to El Paso, TX : Population 683,000
92 miles to Las Cruces, New Mexico : Population 101,000
104 miles to Leasburg Dam State Park
107 miles to Dripping Springs Natural Area
GPS Coordinates
Northwest Corner: 31.8939204338694, -107.56947572876
Northeast Corner: 31.8939675985676, -107.560962993445
Southeast Corner: 31.8904135451197, -107.560948146524
Southwest Corner: 31.8904314998066, -107.569460021341
Center Point: 31.892238, -107.560962993445
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Oliver Lee State Park
Oliver Lee State Park is 12 miles south of Alamogordo NM.
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A day at the Mesilla Valley Bosque.
E42-Hiking A Deadly Trail in the Organ Mtns. Debra Scared People. Robert Fibbed.
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Episode 42 was filmed on February 25, 2018, on the Pine Tree Trails Loop in the Aguirre Spring Campground of the Organ Mountains-Desert Peaks National Monument in Dona Ana County, New Mexico.
Determined, we passed the sign that begins with “People Have Died While Climbing In These Mountains” (1:05). We did the whole loop, but by the time we walked from our campsite through the campground and on to the trailhead, and back … it turned out to be MUCH more than the indicated 4.2 miles as you will see in the video. The elevation gain was a little over 1000 feet. For awhile, it was iffy if Debra could make it down, plus she really did scare some really nice people while on the trail. We all survived though and you will have to decide for yourself whether or not Robert fibbed. Hint: Debra maintains he did. LOL. KOKO!
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Dripping Springs Las Cruces New Mexico July 2017
Dripping Springs in Las Cruces New Mexico July 2017 after a couple of days of rainfall.
SOLD by LANDiO : Land for Sale in New Mexico 5 Acre Corner Lot with Mountain Views & Road Frontage
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5 Acre Homesite near Electricity and paved State Highways with unobstructed views of the Florida Mountains.
The property is accessible from both the Eastern and the Southern boundaries. There is 650 feet of road frontage along the entire Eastern Boundary, and another 330 feet along the entire Southern Boundary for a combined total of 980 feet of road frontage.
The parcel is just 1.4 miles from the paved State Highway 517 to the South.
The Florida Mountains, which are located East of the property, are the only place in North America where you can hunt pure-blood free-ranging Ibex.
Just about 5 miles East is access to thousands of acres of Public BLM Land in which the Florida Mountains are located.
NO Zoning Restrictions, HOA, Covenants or Time Limit to Build.
The are Electricity Lines & Poles just a quarter mile to the Southeast on a nearby developed property.
Nearby land owners have developed their properties with mobile homes, site-built homes, accessory buildings and small ranches.
This property is just 26 minutes from Interstate 10 and downtown Deming where you will find groceries, supplies, dining, entertainment, retail and professional services. On the South side of Interstate 10 there is a Walmart Supercenter, home improvement store and Tractor Supply Company.
The Mimbres Memorial Hospital and public schools are a just a 24 minute drive from the property.
Deming has a population of around 15,000 and is the County Seat of Luna County, New Mexico. For more info visit the Luna County Website
Deming also has a Municipal Airport (DMN).
A few nearby land owners have successfully drilled water wells on their properties and have hit water at around 250 feet.
The New Mexico Office of the State Engineer has a Well Permit Search Tool and the results show that there have been some water wells drilled nearby in just this section with a water depth of around 140 feet and a well depth of around 250.
LANDiO Property ID: NM_Luna_00018
Legal Description: Section 32, Township 25 S, Range 09 W, EHSEQSEQSWQ
Parcel Size: 5 Acres M/L
Parcel Number: 3053150282494
Property Taxes: $85 / year
Title: Free & Clear
Conveyance: Special Warranty Deed
Approximate Distance to Nearby Cities & Points of Interest
26 minutes to Deming, New Mexico: Population 15,000
26 minutes to Interstate 10
30 minutes to Rockhound State Park
30 minutes to Columbus, New Mexico : Population 1,600
35 minutes to the border of United States & Mexico
1 hour 26 minutes to Las Cruces, New Mexico : Population 101,000
1 hour 34 minutes to Leasburg Dam State Park
1 hour 36 minutes to Dripping Springs Natural Area
1 hour 57 minutes to El Paso, TX : Population 683,000
GPS Coordinates
Northwest Corner: 32.0817232367966, -107.795639751482
Northeast Corner: 32.0817221877086, -107.794574868062
Southeast Corner: 32.0799424331496, -107.79458968376
Southwest Corner: 32.0799449234761, -107.795652077288
Center Point: 32.080857, -107.795122
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Mesilla Valley on the Rio Grande: Panoramic 'Award Winning' scenic-lookout 2015-05-20
Advised: parental care against natural hazards in this award winning scenic rest area across the Mesilla Valley of the Rio Grande on the hills west of Las Cruces, New Mexico
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Hatch Chile Festival: ST Francis DE Sales Church — Celeste Zimmerman | BloomerBoomer
In this episode of Boomer TV: Embrace Age, Empower Dreams Embrace Life, Andy Asher, editor of BloomerBoomer.com shares his discovery about the Hatch Chile Festival held every Labor Day in the small town of Hatch New Mexico. Andy talks with Celeste Zimmerman who owns the historic St. Francis De Sales Church in Hatch New Mexico and she shares some fascinating tips and stories about the Hatch Chile Festival and the historic church that has been converted to a popular hotel. As summer cools down, the Village of Hatch heats up. Labor Day weekend heralds the annual Hatch Chile Festival, a two-day celebration of our world-famous crop. The festival attracts over 30,000 visitors from all over the United States, including such notables as the Food Network and the BBC. Festival-goers can sample famed chile recipes, watch the crowning of the chile festival queen, or toss a horseshoe in celebration of our most famous crop. The event also features chile ristra contests, artisan and food booths, and a carnival. Visit our events page.
“Celebrate the Future Day
In 2006, we began “Celebrate the Future” day in honor of Spaceport America. Science, engineering and aeronautics organizations present demonstrations and displays to educate our citizens on the impact and employment possibilities of the Southwest Regional Spaceport.
Pick a direction… Any direction…
The surrounding areas hold your next adventure. With New Mexico State Parks in every direction, you can rock hunt, boat, bike, hike or ski. With Leasburg State Park and Fort Seldon to the south and Caballo Lake State Park, Percha Dam State Park and Elephant Butte Lake State Park to the north, outdoor enthusiasts are sure to find the perfect opportunity for their recreation!