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Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham and Cabinet Secretary Sarah Cottrell Propst with WRA Western Lands Senior Policy Manager Brittany Fallon and WRA Western Lands Senior Policy Analyst Jonathan Hayden

Thank New Mexico’s governor for protecting land, water, and culture.

Senate Bill 9 (SB9), the Land of Enchantment Legacy Fund, was just signed into law. Show your support for the fund today!

New Mexico Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham just signed SB9 into law!

This legislation will establish a permanent conservation trust, called “The Land of Enchantment Legacy Fund,” to leverage federal money and deliver critical resources to New Mexican communities.

Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham signing Senate Bill 9 with bill sponsors Representative Nathan Small and Senator Steven Neville.
Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham signing Senate Bill 9 with bill sponsors Representative Nathan Small and Senator Steven Neville

The benefits of creating this new trust include:

  • Increasing jobs in the state’s growing outdoor industry.
  • Making outdoor recreation more accessible for all New Mexicans.
  • Protecting our land, watersheds, and wildlife.
  • Supporting rural and agricultural communities.

Plus, it is a significant step toward addressing the climate threats facing New Mexico. It will help mitigate the damage done by floods, fires, and other extreme weather, helping our communities protect and preserve our natural resources.

The coalition, including WRA, supporting Senate Bill 9
Members of the coalition, including WRA, that supported Senate Bill 9

Currently, the trust is funded with a $100 million appropriation. This is an exciting start! To ensure it can meet the needs of New Mexico communities in perpetuity, the next step is to ensure the state adds additional funding in coming years.

Act now to thank Governor Lujan Grisham for creating a permanent conservation trust!

Did you know you can make your voice even stronger by personalizing your message?

We’ve drafted a letter below for you to send to New Mexico Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham thanking her for signing Senate Bill 9 into law. You can simply enter your information and hit send. Or use the text box to personalize your letter, add to it, or start from scratch to tell her why you’re grateful for the Land of Enchantment Legacy Fund.

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