Association of Counties opposes Mexican gray wolf reintroduction
By Cornelia de Bruin The Daily Times
Article Launched: 04/30/2008 12:00:00 AM MDT
AZTEC — Members of New Mexico Association of Counties recently banded together to oppose the reintroduction of Mexican gray wolves into New Mexico.
“These wolves were kicked out of Arizona,” said Tony Atkinson, chairman of San Juan County Commission. “They’re not wild.”
Atkinson is vice president of the Association of Counties.
The group acted during its meeting last month, held in Truth or Consequences.
The wolves are of more concern to New Mexico’s southern counties, where cattle ranching plays a larger part of local economies than in San Juan County. The animals migrate, however, and that habit prompted the statewide group to band together against their reintroduction.
“The New Mexico Association of Counties shall oppose any rule or proposed rule related to the reintroduction of the Mexican gray wolf that does not provide the opportunity for continual involvement of New Mexico’s county elected officials in the decision-making process,” the resolution stated.
The group’s opposition is keyed to the present lack of recognition to county officials to protect the safety, health and prosperity of their citizens and communities.
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May 1st, 2008 at 10:16 pm
The newspaper report fails to note that the key testimony at the NMAC meeting came from Wolf Crossing. But then, I never like seeing my name in the paper, so I would count that as a good thing myself.
Kudos and thank you’s to the admin, though. You are making a difference, and I for one appreciate your efforts very much.
May 26th, 2008 at 6:14 pm
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