HECHO (Hispanics Enjoying Camping, Hunting, and the Outdoors)

The public lands in Luna County have shaped Southern New Mexico’s way of life and the local economy for generations. Over the past decade, the breathtaking mountains and surrounding valleys have also stimulated outdoor recreation, becoming a vital economic driver. Designating a Mimbres Peaks National Monument would create new jobs and opportunities in our area, which currently faces high poverty and unemployment rates. To learn more about the economic benefits of the Mimbres Peaks National Monument proposal, visit protectmimbrespeaks.org. #ProtectMimbresPeaks #NMTrue #FloridaMountains #CookesRange #TresHermanas #GoodSightMountains

Visiting a national park in the fall has its advantages, including milder weather, fewer crowds, breathtaking scenery, and seasonal events. But which parks are the best to explore during this season? Check out this list of ten national parks ideal for a fall visit! https://lnkd.in/gazpPjgq #NationalParks #Outdoors #Nature

Resolution Copper has conducted a misinformation campaign to mislead the American public about the proposed mine at Oak Flat in Arizona. ??MYTH: The Resolution Copper mine will provide 25% of the U.S. demand for copper. ? FACT: Resolution Copper is owned by foreign corporations, and it is highly likely that the copper extracted from the proposed mine at Oak Flat will be shipped to China. Resolution Copper has never committed to keeping the copper it plans to extract beneath sacred Oak Flat area in the U.S. for refining and sale and successfully fought congressional efforts that would have required this. To learn more about the facts, visit: https://ow.ly/NHas50TYwMX #SaveOakFlat #Arizona #environmentaljustice #water #conservation #Publiclands #copper

The Dolores River Canyon in western Colorado is a remarkable landscape. The public lands, characterized by high desert ecosystems, are home to a rich diversity of wildlife and cultural resources, while also offering limited outdoor recreation opportunities. "We must protect these cultural resources, natural landscapes, and the activities that people are currently engaged in," says Jerry Cordova, a member of the Hispanic Conservation Leadership Council. This incredible place faces various threats. You can help safeguard it for future generations by signing a petition at ProtecttheDolores.org. #Protectthedolores #Colorado #PublicLands #conservation #water

Some precious, unprotected public lands face various threats, including vandalism, pollution, unmanaged recreation, and development. These lands include the Dolores River Canyon in Colorado and the Great Bend of the Gila in Arizona. That's why HECHO supports their designation as national monuments. Since 1906, U.S. presidents have used their authority under the Antiquities Act to protect federal public lands and waters with cultural, historical, and ecological significance by designating them as National Monuments. These remarkable landscapes will outlast us all. We must protect them for future generations. #Monumentsforall #AntiquitiesAct #Conservation #PublicLands

La importancia de Oak Flat, o Chi’chil Bildagoteel, para la tribu San Carlos Apache se puede comparar con la importancia del Vaticano para los católicos, la Meca para los musulmanes y el Monte Sinaí para los judíos. Noviembre es el Mes Nacional de la Herencia Nativa Americana que honra la historia, cultura, tradiciones y logros de las comunidades indígenas del país. Una manera de honrar a las tribus durante esta celebración es aprendiendo sobre la rica historia de estos pueblos ancestrales en su estado, así como también apoyando sus luchas actuales para defender sus derechos y proteger sus tierras sagradas, incluyendo Oak Flat o Chi'chil Bildagoteel. Lee más en este blog escrito por Terry Rambler, presidente de la tribu San Carlos Apache: https://ow.ly/jl3R50U9bng #NativeAmericanHeritageMonth #MesdelaHerenciaNativaAmericana #Comunidadesindigenas #derechosindigenas

The Great Bend of the Gila is a volcanic landscape shaped by natural forces over millions of years. Today, it is part of the Sonoran Desert, which ranks first in biodiversity among U.S. deserts. By designating the Great Bend of the Gila as a national monument, these public lands would be protected for future generations. Sign a petition to support this designation at RespectGreatBend.org. #GreatBendoftheGila #RespectGreatBend #VisitwithRespect #Arizona #conservation

Did you know that Resolution Copper’s proposed mine in Oak Flat, Arizona, is expected to generate 1.37 billion tons of tailings, which is toxic waste? According to the Final Environmental Impact Report, this tailings site would: ??Be one of the largest tailings storage facilities in the world. ??Cover nearly 4,000 acres of a facility that spans over 8,600 acres. ??Include a three-mile-long earthen dam, taller than the 40-story Chase Building (the tallest building in Arizona), to contain the toxic, liquefied mining waste. ??Require ongoing maintenance and monitoring for safety and water quality in perpetuity. ??Pose a threat to the contamination of soil and water supplies. Learn more about what is at stake: https://ow.ly/ebrF50TYwxp #SaveOakFlat #Arizona #environmentaljustice #water #conservation #Publiclands Photo by Tomás Karmelo Amaya.

The permanent protection of the Great Bend of the Gila will bring many benefits to the community. Designating this landscape of Arizona a national monument would safeguard its rich cultural heritage and preserve a unique and vast natural landscape, providing opportunities for solitude and recreational activities such as hiking, camping, birdwatching, wildlife viewing, and exploring historic trails. “A simple day hike in this breathtaking landscape is a journey of discovery, offering insights into the rich history of the Southwest. The designation of a Great Bend of the Gila National Monument will help better manage these public lands in Arizona,” said Adriana Garcia, Hispanic Conservation Leadership Council member. To learn more about the benefits of a national monument designation, visit Respectgreatbend.org. #GreatBendoftheGila#RespectGreatBend#VisitwithRespect#Arizona#conservation

The Supreme Court declined to consider the request from Arizona’s San Carlos Apache Tribe to stop Resolution Copper's mine from discharging water contaminated with copper, and polluting a stream considered sacred by Indigenous peoples. This request aimed to enforce stricter regulatory standards on this foreign mining company, which plans to develop and operate the largest copper mine in North America. This project poses a risk to water resources for surrounding communities. Read more in this article. Join the efforts to #SaveOakFlat. #NativeAmericanHeritageMonth #Water #IndigenousRights #WaterIsLife