Valle Vidal Protection Act Passes House of Representatives!

From the NM Wilderness Alliance:
Just moments ago, the House of Representatives passed the Valle Vidal Protection Act! This is a huge victory in our efforts to preserve New Mexico's "Valley of Life" for future generations to come.  A big congratulations to all of you who have written letters and made phone calls to our representatives.

If you live in New Mexico, please take a moment to call your representative and thank them for their efforts to pass this legislation through the House, in particular Congressman Tom Udall who is the author of the legislation. All of New Mexico's Representatives supported the Valle Vidal Protection Act.

Congressman Udall: 202-225-6190 ; Congresswoman Wilson: 202-225-6316; Congressman Pearce: 202-225-2365

It is important to note that the bill must now pass through the Senate in order to secure permanent protection for this spectacular area. Please also call Senator Domenici and respectfully urge him to work to pass the same legislation in the Senate: 202-224-6621

With over 99% of the citizens of New Mexico supporting the protection of Valle Vidal, it is critical that Senator Domenici work with Senator Bingaman to ensure this area stays protected for future generations to come.

Editor's Note: This bill would ban oil and natural-gas drilling on 102,000 acres of Northern New Mexico's high-mountain valleys and forests that is controlled by the US Forest Service. Visit the website of the Coalition for the Valle Vidal for more information.