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Honoring Ralph Vigil: A Tribute to a Dedicated Conservationist Deeply Rooted in Querencia

Honoring Ralph Vigil: A Tribute to a Dedicated Conservationist Deeply Rooted in Querencia

HCLC, Guest BlogDaniela ZavalaMay 19, 2025Ralph Vigil, Acequia Culture, New Mexico, Hispanic Conservation Leadership Council (HCLC), hclcComment

Carletta Tilousi Havasupai Leader: “Public Lands Is Very Important to Everyone”

Carletta Tilousi Havasupai Leader: “Public Lands Is Very Important to Everyone”

Grand Canyon, Video, WaterDaniela ZavalaMay 19, 2025BNIK national monument, Public Lands, ArizonaComment

Apache Stronghold Returned to Federal Court in Phoenix To Stop the Transfer of Oak Flat

Apache Stronghold Returned to Federal Court in Phoenix To Stop the Transfer of Oak Flat

Oak Flat, Video, WaterDaniela ZavalaMay 9, 2025Save oak flat Act, save oak flat, Arizona, San Carlos Apache, arizonaComment

The Power of the Outdoors: Prioritizing Mental Health Through Nature

The Power of the Outdoors: Prioritizing Mental Health Through Nature

Guest Blog, HCLCDaniela ZavalaMay 9, 2025Outdoor Recreation, mental health and outdoors, Mental Health Month, HCLC, Hispanic Conservation Leadership Council (HCLC)Comment

HECHO Spring 2025 Advocacy Trip: Hispanic Leaders Advocate for Public Lands and Waters in D.C.

HECHO Spring 2025 Advocacy Trip: Hispanic Leaders Advocate for Public Lands and Waters in D.C.

VideoDaniela ZavalaMay 6, 2025permanent protections, advocacy trip, Public Lands, conservation, Hispanic Conservation Leadership Council (HCLC)Comment

HECHO Statement: Reconciliation Bill Undercuts Fiscal Responsibility on Public Lands

HECHO Statement: Reconciliation Bill Undercuts Fiscal Responsibility on Public Lands

Press Releases/Statements, Oil & GasDaniela ZavalaMay 5, 2025budget reconciliation, public lands, royalties, oil and gas, oil and gas reformComment

National Monuments Designations Are Driven by Local Communities

National Monuments Designations Are Driven by Local Communities

Monuments, VideoDaniela ZavalaMay 1, 2025Antiquities Act, NAtional monuments, Public Lands, conservationComment

José Witt: “Public Lands Should Never Be Treated as Disposable Assets for Balancing the Budget”

José Witt: “Public Lands Should Never Be Treated as Disposable Assets for Balancing the Budget”

Monuments, VideoDaniela ZavalaMay 1, 2025Public Lands, conservation, NAtional monuments, Antiquities Act, Ley de antiguedadesComment

Jerónimo Vasquez Highlights the Profound Benefits of National Monuments and the Antiquities Act

Jerónimo Vasquez Highlights the Profound Benefits of National Monuments and the Antiquities Act

Grand Canyon, HCLC, VideoDaniela ZavalaMay 1, 2025BNIK national monument, grand canyon national park, grand canyon national monument, arizona, NAtional monuments, Antiquities Act, Ley de antiguedadesComment

When Federal Cuts Hit Home: Impacts on Public Lands and Health Services in Coconino County

When Federal Cuts Hit Home: Impacts on Public Lands and Health Services in Coconino County

Photo by Daniela Zavala for HECHO

Grand Canyon, Guest Blog, HCLC, Monuments, WaterDaniela ZavalaMay 1, 2025New Baaj Nwaavjo I'tah Kukveni–Ancestral Footprints of the Grand Canyon National Monument, Grand Canyon Protection Act, grand canyon national park, coconino county, staff cuts and budget freeze public lands, arizona Comment

HECHO Statement on Emergency Permitting Procedures for Environmental Reviews

HECHO Statement on Emergency Permitting Procedures for Environmental Reviews

Press Releases/StatementsDaniela ZavalaApril 24, 2025Statement, Public Lands, DOIComment

HCLC Henry Muñoz: “ This Mine Is Not for Us. It’s for Profit, and That Profit Is Going to China”

HCLC Henry Muñoz: “ This Mine Is Not for Us. It’s for Profit, and That Profit Is Going to China”

Video, Water, HCLC, Oak FlatDaniela ZavalaApril 18, 2025Video, Save oak flat Act, save oak flat, Hispanic Conservation Leadership Council (HCLC), hclc, Water, mining, Resolution CopperComment

HECHO Condemns Transfer of Public Lands to a Foreign Company to Advance a Mining Project that Threatens a Sacred Site and Arizona’s Water Supply

HECHO Condemns Transfer of Public Lands to a Foreign Company to Advance a Mining Project that Threatens a Sacred Site and Arizona’s Water Supply

Oak Flat, Press Releases/Statements, WaterDaniela ZavalaApril 18, 2025Press Release, oak flat, Save oak flat Act, arizona, Water, hclcComment

Protecting Arizona's Public Lands: A Call to Action

Protecting Arizona's Public Lands: A Call to Action

Video, MonumentsDaniela ZavalaApril 17, 2025Public Lands, #keepitpublic, conservation, Outdoor Recreation, permanent protectionsComment

New Mexico Takes Critical Step to Restore Water Protections After Supreme Court Setback

New Mexico Takes Critical Step to Restore Water Protections After Supreme Court Setback

Photo taken by Daniela Zavala in New Mexico

WaterDaniela ZavalaApril 14, 2025Clean Water Act, Clean water for all, protect waters, New Mexico, new mexico legislatureComment

Why Investing in Our Public Lands and Their Proper Management Is More Important Now Than Ever

Why Investing in Our Public Lands and Their Proper Management Is More Important Now Than Ever

Guest Blog, MonumentsDaniela ZavalaApril 14, 2025Public Lands, U.S. Forest Service (USFS), U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS), Department of Interior (DOI), National Park Service (NPS), NAtional monuments, Outdoor Recreation, Outdoor Recreation Economy contributionComment

My Top 3 Places to Go Fly Fishing in New Mexico

My Top 3 Places to Go Fly Fishing in New Mexico

Guest BlogDaniela ZavalaApril 14, 2025Fly fishing, anglers, fishing, outdoors, Outdoor Recreation, Enjoying the OutdoorsComment

HECHO Commends Bipartisan Efforts on the Fix Our Forests Act for Wildfire Prevention and Forest Management

HECHO Commends Bipartisan Efforts on the Fix Our Forests Act for Wildfire Prevention and Forest Management

Press Releases/StatementsDaniela ZavalaApril 11, 2025Fix Our Forests Act, forest management, forestry, forest healthComment

HECHO Urges Permanent Protection for the Pecos River Watershed

HECHO Urges Permanent Protection for the Pecos River Watershed

URG, Press Releases/Statements, WaterDaniela ZavalaApril 9, 2025statement, Pecos River, Upper Rio GrandeComment

HECHO Opposes Proposal to Sell Federal Public Lands for Budget Reconciliation

HECHO Opposes Proposal to Sell Federal Public Lands for Budget Reconciliation

Press Releases/StatementsDaniela ZavalaApril 8, 2025Statement, Public Lands, conservationComment