Nuestra Tierra Conservation Project

🎉 GOOD NEWS!🎉 In his final days in office, President Biden has officially designated Chuckwalla and Sáttítla Highlands National Monuments in California! These efforts were led by Tribes & broadly supported by elected officials, businesses, hunters and anglers, scientists, veterans, & local community members. Chuckwalla National Monument 📌Located: South of Joshua Tree National Park Seven Tribes called for the protection of this cultural landscape. The monument will honor Tribal sovereignty, boost the local economy, and help ensure access to nature for local residents. Sáttítla Highlands National Monument 📌Located: Northeastern California Since time immemorial, the Pit River Nation has regarded Sáttítla as sacred, and this area remains a spiritual center for the Pit River and Modoc Nations as well as for surrounding Tribal Peoples. The monument also protects critical water resources for millions of Californians. … During our #MobilizingForMonuments Road Trip with Flickr, The Conservation Alliance, and Rivian back in Fall of 2023, Chuckwalla was a stop on our quest to advocate for the permanent protection of US National Monuments under the threat from destructive resource development. Nuestra Tierra Conservation Project thanks President Joe Biden, Secretary Deb Haaland, Senator Alex Padilla & Congressman Raul Ruiz, MD for their work with community to ensure that current and future generations have access to public lands!

🔔 OPPORTUNITY ALERT 🔔 Join the Nuestra Tierra Conservation Project along with our co-hosts: The Semilla Project, The Wilderness Society, and Western Resource Advocates for a virtual New Mexico Outdoor Equity Fund 2025 Legislative Strategy Session on Monday, January 13 from 10:00am -11:00am MT. This is an opportunity for grantees to hear more about the #OutdoorEquityFund and learn about why we are requesting more funds and how you can get involved! Register now: bit.ly/2025OEF

And just like that 2024 is nearly over! 🗓😱 We’ve had some amazing experiences this year and couldn’t have done it without the love and support from our community. Here’s a recap of some major milestones for the Nuestra Tierra crew. In 2024 we: ⭐️ Debuted the “Mobilizing for Monuments” film with Flickr & REI and presented it to key decision-makers! ⭐️ Brought our community together to celebrate our 2nd Annual Earth Day at La Mancha Wetlands! ⭐️ Floated the Rio Grande with our Southern NM community to highlight the importance of water in New Mexico! ⭐️ Organized with the White House to connect the Council of Environmental Quality with New Mexicans in Albuquerque! ⭐️ Held our first Latino Conservation Week event at La Llorona Park! ⭐️ Debuted a new film in support of the Gila River Wild & Scenic Designation. ⭐️ Were honored to add 4 new members to our Board of Directors: Judy Calman, Lan Sena, Elvis Cordova, Jared Berenice Estrada. ⭐️ Helped organize the America the Beautiful for All Coalition conference in Puerto Rico — a coalition that centers the voices of people of color and frontline communities working to conserve 30% of our public lands, waters and ocean by the year 2030! ⭐️ Helped get out the vote at the Juntos Por Doña Ana - La Vida es Una Fiesta celebration at the Plaza de Las Cruces! ⭐️ Added four new staff members to the Nuestra Tierra Crew: Danielle Malloy - Development Manager; Laura Flores - Partnerships & Outreach Manager; Graciela Corral Hernandez - Operations & Events Coordinator; Natasha Norman - Communications Manager ⭐️ Hosted our 4th Annual Iluminando Las Montañas event at Dripping Springs Natural Area The good work continues. Forward to 2025! #NuestraTierra #OutdoorEquity #NewMexico #Conservation #Community 

🚨 CAJA DEL RIO NEEDS OUR VOICE🚨 This historic New Mexican landscape - home to Indigenous tribes and Pueblos, thousands of petroglyphs, and vital wildlife corridors - is under threat. Where burrowing owls nest in ancient cliffs and elk herds roam freely through cacti forests, this 106,883-acre treasure Southwest of Santa Fe deserves National Monument status. But illegal dumping and mining are putting it all at risk. Join New Mexico’s Congressional delegation in calling for permanent protection through the Antiquities Act. Here are some ways YOU can take action: + Share your stories, experiences, and photos of the Caja - and tag leaders and decision-makers like President Joe Biden  @POTUS  and Secretary of the Interior, Deb Haaland @SecretaryDebHaaland + Like/follow and reshare content by Caja del Rio Coalition  - a broad and diverse group of Pueblo, Hispanic, conservation, outdoor recreation, and community organizations dedicated to ensuring proper protection and management of Caja del Rio. + Use hashtags like #ProtectCajaDelRio and #NewMexicoPublicLands + Stay up to date via https://lnkd.in/gwyePyYD ¡Juntos podemos! The power of community can get us there.

5 DAYS LEFT to make your tax-deductible gift for 2024! ⏰ We're only $638 away from our $10,000 goal. Your support helps create equitable outdoor access across New Mexico. Every gift before midnight Dec 31:  ✔️ Is tax-deductible for 2024  ✔️ Supports community programs  ✔️ Creates lasting impact Support Nuestra Tierra Conservation Project here: tinyurl.com/GiveNTCP

💬🧡 A message to YOU from our Executive Director: "I’m feeling incredibly grateful for everyone who has supported our dream at the Nuestra Tierra Conservation Project. What started as an idea sketched on a napkin with one of my best friends, has grown into a movement to reimagine 21st-century conservation. Our mission remains clear: FORWARD is our battle cry. The Nuestra Tierra crew is working tirelessly to ensure historically excluded communities not only have access to our incredible outdoor spaces, but also have a seat at the table in public lands and water management decisions. There's so much good work ahead of us. Together, we're building a more inclusive outdoor future! So, happy holidays and happy new year — but then let’s get back to it and keep pushing ahead!" 🙏- Ángel Damian Soto Pena Executive Director, Nuestra Tierra Conservation Project.

Happy Holidays! ⛄️🌲 Our offices will be closed: Tuesday, December 24 - Wednesday, January 1. We’re using this break to cherish moments with friends and family, take time to relax, and prepare to embrace the new year as our best selves! We encourage you to do the same and take some time to get outdoors. 🧡From all of us at Nuestra Tierra Conservation Project.

Have you heard? 🎉 Secretary of the U.S. Department of the Interior, Deb Haaland announced on Tuesday, December 17 the designations of 19 new #NationalHistoricalLandmarks. We’re spotlighting 3 standout sites that showcase America’s diverse heritage: Summit Camp 📌 California The largest Chinese railroad worker camp from the Transcontinental Railroad era (1865-1869), highlighting the crucial contributions of Chinese immigrants in building America. Charleston Cigar Factory 📌 South Carolina Site of a pivotal 1945-1946 strike led by African American women workers, showcasing the intersection of labor rights and civil rights activism. Loudoun County Courthouse 📌 Virginia Location of the pivotal 1933-1934  Crawford trial that transformed civil rights law. The case led to Charles Hamilton Houston becoming the NAACP's first special counsel, launching their strategic legal campaign to end segregation. These designations help tell a more complete story of American history, and reflect Secretary Haaland’s commitment to preserving sites of struggle, triumph, and cultural significance for future generations. For the full list of NHL designations, visit www.nps.gov 🌐

HISTORY IS MADE! 🏛✨ President Biden has designated the Frances Perkins National Monument, honoring FDR's Secretary of Labor and the first female Cabinet member. Perkins was the architect behind Social Security, minimum wage, and many worker protections we still rely on today. Since 1906, presidents have used the Antiquities Act to protect places that tell America's story - from the Grand Canyon to civil rights landmarks. Because when we preserve these places, we keep their stories and impact alive. This is Biden's 13th monument designation. Along with this announcement, five new National Historic Landmarks were named, including sites significant to women's labor rights, Black history, and LGBTQ+ history. Thank you, President Biden and U.S. Department of the Interior Secretary Haaland 🙏. By protecting these places, we ensure future generations can connect with the people and moments that made America what it is today. Learn more at: www.whitehouse.gov

Teamwork makes the dream work!🤝🧡 Organ Mountain Outfitters and Nuestra Tierra Conservation Project are teaming up to launch a Special Edition Collection, available online and in-store at their 535 N. Main St. location in Las Cruces! 💯% of the profits will go to support Nuestra Tierra’s mission of ensuring access to the outdoors for historically excluded communities. #ShopWithPurpose and make an impact, now through the end of December 2024! https://lnkd.in/gzE99ZYS 🛍