Urgent Request - RS 2477 Roads in Lincoln County

When the Nazis came for the communists, I remained silent; I was not a communist.

When they locked up the social democrats, I remained silent; I was not a social democrat.

When they came for the trade unionists, I did not speak out; I was not a trade unionist.

And then they came for the Jews, And I didn’t speak up because I wasn’t a Jew;
And then . . . they came for me . . . And by that time there was no one left to speak up."

Pastor Martin Niemöller (1892–1984)

It is a grave day when the County Manager of Lincoln County and the County Commissioners entertain the thought of a moratorium on mining in Lincoln County, New Mexico.

But this idea has been presented to them, and it is possible that this will be decided at the next county Commission meeting on 3-14-08.

Although, this would not effect Federal Lands, it would give the Fed’s more ammunition in their quest to oust all of us from our mining lands, “ILLEGALLY I MIGHT ADD.”

An Update;

We have been fighting very hard for our rights to use these lands in our mining activities as Congress has allowed through the 1872 mining law.

Yet the USFS in their quest to stop us from mining, is using every trick they can pull from their hats.

The latest is the closing of roads in the Jicarilla Mining District and other area’s.

We have claimed these roads as RS2477 Roads to the County Commissioners, under the 1866, 1872 mining laws and under the Federal Lands Management Act of 1976, as Chairman and Co-Chairman of the Jicarilla Mining District.

So far it is my understanding that the USFS has closed some 83 “EIGHTY THREE” roads within the Mining District, and want to close more.

These road closures will not only stop most from prospecting, but will severely hamper any mining activities.

We “MUST NOT” let this happen!

As Chairman of the Jicarilla Mining District I ask that you send a notice to everyone you know. And especially those who are claim holders within the district.

We know that it is near imposable for all to make it to the next Commission meeting, So I am asking that everyone write a “ “CERTIFIED LETTER” return receipt requested, to

Thomas F. Stewart
County Manager

PO Box 711

300 Central Avenue

Carrizozo, New Mexico

88301-0711

as letters some how seem to get lost, also please send a copy to me in plain envelope no need for certified.

And ask that your letter be read and entered into the minutes of the County Commission Meeting. BY HIM!

I urge each and everyone to strongly object to any road closures by the USFS !

And any Mining moratorium in Lincoln County!

We need your help!

Any questions please ask

watchdog@tularosa.net