Santa Fe County Commissioners
102 Grant Ave
Santa Fe, NM 87501-2061
To the Santa Fe County Commissioners:
I am writing you to suggest the Santa Fe County Commissioners consider reintroduction of the Mexican Gray Wolf into your county’s forests and mountains. The Mexican Gray Wolf (Canus Lupis) once roamed freely in what are now New Mexico and the American Southwest. This beautiful and powerful carnivore was eradicated to the point of near extinction. The Mexican Gray Wolf is an essential component of the delicate balance in nature between predator and prey.
Governor Richardson advocates for wolf reintroduction.
On October 15-19, 2007 Governor Richardson designated “Wolf Awareness Week” throughout the state. The proclamation is part of a nationwide effort to highlight the essential role of wolves in maintaining healthy ecosystems.
“As keystone predators, wolves play a critical role in maintaining balanced ecosystems,” said Governor Bill Richardson. “We must redouble our efforts to promote healthy wolf populations coexisting with our communities and land stewards – both in New Mexico and across the country.”
I urge the Santa Fe County Commissioners to work with the Fish and Wildlife Service to establish a healthy Mexican Gray Wolf population in the forests and mountains of Santa Fe County. The contact person at the Fish and Wildlife Service is:
John Slown
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
New Mexico Ecological Services Field Office
2105 Osuna NE
Albuquerque, NM 87113
I’m confident Mr. Slown will be as enthusiastic as Governor Richardson regarding wolf reintroduction in Santa Fe County. Please query the citizens of Santa Fe County, as I’m sure they would back such a program in their county.
Thank You:
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Friday, December 14, 2007
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