No Drilling in the Valle Vidal!
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We, the undersigned concerned individuals, businesses and groups, urge you NOT to develop New Mexico's Valle Vidal for coalbed methane.
The Valle Vidal is a special place to both New Mexicans and people from all over the country, who come to marvel at the Valle's magnificent scenery; to enjoy world-class sporting and recreation opportunities; and to view the Valle's abundant populations of Rocky Mountain wildlife. The Valle Vidal serves as a vital resource to the ranching and agricultural communities of northern New Mexico. In addition, 3,000 Boy Scouts from adjacent Philmont Scout Ranch utilize the Valle Vidal as part of their High Adventure Program each year.
Coalbed methane (CBM) development is known to fragment habitat, displace local wildlife populations, and destroy the scenic beauty of the landscape. CBM drilling threatens our precious water resources with known toxins and carcinogens. Such irresponsible use of our most important natural resource is unacceptable.
The largest herd of elk in the state of New Mexico calls the alpine grasslands and lush conifer forests of the Valle Vidal home. The New Mexico Department of Game and Fish manage the Valle Vidal elk herd so protectively, that it is the only place in the State with a "Once in a Lifetime" elk hunt. The area proposed for CBM development is the prime winter habitat and calving grounds for the Valle's prized elk herd.
The Valle Vidal was donated to the American People as a "Multiple Use Area" in 1982, to be managed primarily for its wildlife (elk) resource, as well as for its outstanding recreational opportunities and scenic value. CBM development in the Valle Vidal would constitute a "dominant use", destroying the area's value as a wildlife sanctuary, sporting and recreation paradise, and as a community resource.
Over 6 million acres in the surrounding Raton Basin are currently under development for coalbed methane production. 88\% of our public lands are currently open for energy development. The Valle Vidal is a 100,000 acre "postage stamp" by comparison, and should be set aside and protected for future generations to enjoy.
We urge you NOT to develop this National Treasure for coalbed methane. We also ask that you protect the Valle Vidal as a National Conservation Area (NCA), with provisions to ensure the areas long-term sustainability, and to honor the "Multiple Use" intent of the gift to the People of the United States of America.
FURTHER, New Mexico has abundant clean and renewable energy sources. The total volume of natural gas in the Valle Vidal would represent an insignificant amount of energy for the country. We need to pursue the development of wind, solar and other alternative energy sources, in order to meet the growing energy needs of our nation.
The Valle Vidal is a special place to both New Mexicans and people from all over the country, who come to marvel at the Valle's magnificent scenery; to enjoy world-class sporting and recreation opportunities; and to view the Valle's abundant populations of Rocky Mountain wildlife. The Valle Vidal serves as a vital resource to the ranching and agricultural communities of northern New Mexico. In addition, 3,000 Boy Scouts from adjacent Philmont Scout Ranch utilize the Valle Vidal as part of their High Adventure Program each year.
Coalbed methane (CBM) development is known to fragment habitat, displace local wildlife populations, and destroy the scenic beauty of the landscape. CBM drilling threatens our precious water resources with known toxins and carcinogens. Such irresponsible use of our most important natural resource is unacceptable.
The largest herd of elk in the state of New Mexico calls the alpine grasslands and lush conifer forests of the Valle Vidal home. The New Mexico Department of Game and Fish manage the Valle Vidal elk herd so protectively, that it is the only place in the State with a "Once in a Lifetime" elk hunt. The area proposed for CBM development is the prime winter habitat and calving grounds for the Valle's prized elk herd.
The Valle Vidal was donated to the American People as a "Multiple Use Area" in 1982, to be managed primarily for its wildlife (elk) resource, as well as for its outstanding recreational opportunities and scenic value. CBM development in the Valle Vidal would constitute a "dominant use", destroying the area's value as a wildlife sanctuary, sporting and recreation paradise, and as a community resource.
Over 6 million acres in the surrounding Raton Basin are currently under development for coalbed methane production. 88\% of our public lands are currently open for energy development. The Valle Vidal is a 100,000 acre "postage stamp" by comparison, and should be set aside and protected for future generations to enjoy.
We urge you NOT to develop this National Treasure for coalbed methane. We also ask that you protect the Valle Vidal as a National Conservation Area (NCA), with provisions to ensure the areas long-term sustainability, and to honor the "Multiple Use" intent of the gift to the People of the United States of America.
FURTHER, New Mexico has abundant clean and renewable energy sources. The total volume of natural gas in the Valle Vidal would represent an insignificant amount of energy for the country. We need to pursue the development of wind, solar and other alternative energy sources, in order to meet the growing energy needs of our nation.
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500 signatures
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Dorie H
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Have you ever been to the Valle Vidal?
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there are so few treasures like this left..don't ruin another one
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Christian H
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Scouts and Scouters across the nation will rally against the exploitation of Valle Vidal, home of Philmont Scout Reservation.
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Bentley C
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I am a Cub Scout leader and I know the Value of Philmont. Please express our concern as parents of Scouts that Philmont needs
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Michael S
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Experienced Philmont Boy Scout Ranch in 1972. This national treasure should be preserved for future generations of America's y
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Clifford Rg
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My father took many groups of scouts to Philmont and valued the wilderness experience the Ranch and its surroundings provided.
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Dan G
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Have you ever been to the Valle Vidal?
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HEAVAN and VALLE VIDAL go hand in hand for the fantastic populations of wildlife.
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Chris G
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I am an Eagle Scout that attended Philmont, and I plan to return to it in the same pristine, Thunder-storm infested way that I
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Alyssa U
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Have you ever been to the Valle Vidal?
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The Valle is a beautiful place worth protecting.
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Michael Scottl
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Have you ever been to the Valle Vidal?
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My dad, my brother and I all went to Philmont. My dad went 5 years in a row and took me and my brother each once. My brother a
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Veda G
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Terri Ww
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Have you ever been to the Valle Vidal?
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My church takes its scouts to Philmont every year. This action would be criminal.
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Mauna R
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Have you ever been to the Valle Vidal?
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treasures like these need to be protected
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Andrew Krystoferj
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Have you ever been to the Valle Vidal?
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The Valle Vidal is deeply sacred to me. A former Philmont staffer and fierce advocate of sustainable energy generation, I beli
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Mary Janem
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Please don't allow current administration to ruin a natural wild place. Most likely, Texan interests will make money on this.
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Barbara H
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I just visited New Mexico and was awed by the spectacular beauty of the land. I intend to return precisely for visiting Valle
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Governor Bill Richardson, Senator Pete Domenici, Senator Jeff Bingaman, Representative Tom Udall, and Carson National Forest Supervisor Martin Chavez
Governor Bill Richardson, Senator Pete Domenici, Senator Jeff Bingaman, Representative Tom Udall, and Carson National Forest Supervisor Martin Chavez
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