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Santa Fe County backs federal bill to protect Kaha del Rio landscape
Summary
The Board of County Commissioners unanimously approved a resolution supporting federal legislation that would create protected areas on Forest Service and BLM lands around Kaha del Rio, prohibit new roads and mines in the area, and require tribal consultation and protections for traditional uses.
Santa Fe County commissioners voted to endorse proposed federal legislation that would establish the Kaha del Rio Protection Act, a package of protections for public lands west of Santa Fe focused on cultural, ecological and spiritual values.
Mike Sullivan, a senior adviser for U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich, told the commission the bill would create two new protected units—a Forest Service Special Management Area and a BLM National…
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