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Amplifying Hispanic/ Latino voices, promoting cultural heritage, and advocating for public lands conservation.

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Today, as Colorado celebrates 150 years of statehood, we have an opportunity to deepen our understanding of the state’s rich history. In a new blog, Eric Carpio reflects on the communities that helped build the Southwest and shape the nation. https://t.co/B7S5XlWXMM

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What does a healthy forest look like? Using a real-world example, Devon Suarez compares treated and untreated forest areas and discusses how restoration work can reduce fuel loads, open the forest canopy, and lower the risk of catastrophic wildfire.
#Wildfire #Wildfireprevention

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Exciting news for #Chiricahua! 🎉 HECHO applauds the Senate Energy & Natural Resources Committee for advancing the #ChiricahuaNationalParkAct. We look forward to seeing this bipartisan support continue as the legislation advances through the Senate. #Arizona #NationalParks

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♻ This #WorldNatureConservationDay, let’s remember that protecting our natural resources starts with everyday actions. Conserving water, reducing waste, and supporting habitat restoration all help keep our lands and waters healthy for future generations.

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Sol Sandoval faced her fears and took her first solo #backpacking trip in Colorado’s Snowmass Wilderness. Her story is proof you don’t have to wait until you feel “ready.” Read more: https://t.co/hQxJdEemuB #Hiking #Colorado

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What would happen if #Arizona had to take over management of federal #publiclands? A new analysis reveals that the cost would be enormous. Read the full report at https://t.co/DGU4nMuiE8 #conservation

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Proactive forest management can cost substantially less than post-fire recovery and restoration. Investing in wildfire prevention is one of the most effective ways to help protect lives, water supplies, and local economies. 🌲

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What can adobe teach us about culture, community, and conservation? Eric Carpio shares the inspiration behind Unearthing Futures, an exhibition exploring art, history, land, sustainability, and stewardship through adobe tradition. Watch video: https://t.co/18Bso3uqsb

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BLM is seeking public input on a proposal that may affect public lands near Chaco Culture National Historical Park. It could keep, reduce, or remove the current 10-mile buffer, reopening 336,000 acres to mineral leasing & mining. Submit comment: https://t.co/tMp11LRDuB

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Join us for the HCLC LEARN Webinar, “The Other America 250 Story: The Domínguez-Escalante Expedition and the Making of the West." HECHO HCLC members Eric Carpio & Nick Saenz will lead this fascinating virtual conversation. Register here: https://t.co/0SEvSSEM3Z

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Organ Mountains–Desert Peaks National Monument demonstrates how conservation and economic opportunity can go hand in hand. Learn more in our fact sheet: https://t.co/iG0GhHsHz9
#OrganMountainsDesertPeaks #Conservation #PublicLands #NewMexico

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Baaj Nwaavjo I’tah Kukveni -Ancestral Footprints of the Grand Canyon National Monument protects more than 3,000 documented cultural and archaeological sites that hold deep significance for Tribal Nations in this region. Learn more in our fact sheet: https://t.co/Og1Pq1AqqU

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The #CajadelRio is a landscape of unparalleled cultural, historical, & ecological significance, being one of the Southwest’s most unique places. In a recent op-ed, Camilla Bustamante explains why safeguarding this place is critical. Read her op-ed: https://t.co/gqPJFyQJJr

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As a hunter, veteran & son of Mexican immigrants, Eduardo Ramos knows firsthand how public lands create opportunities for healing, connection & family traditions. He has also seen what happens when access disappears. Read his op-ed: https://t.co/S1ilBe59qC

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🔥 A medida que aumenta el riesgo de los incendios forestales, la prevención comienza con cada uno de nosotros. Infórmate sobre cómo puedes ayudar a prevenir incendios y por qué el manejo activo de los bosques es clave para proteger nuestras comunidades.
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Whether you're winding through narrow canyons or marveling at towering rock formations, Chiricahua is a dream destination for outdoor enthusiasts and adventurers alike. HECHO proudly supports efforts to designate this extraordinary place as America’s newest National Park. Learn more: https://t.co/S7tMMBe3bo

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As Colorado marks 150 years and the U.S. commemorates 250, Eric Carpio invites us to look beyond these milestones & explore the stories, traditions, & stewardship practices that have shaped the Southwest. Read more in his blog: https://t.co/LLpVAIcnrp #America250 #Colorado150

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Designated a national monument by President Woodrow Wilson in 1915 under the #AntiquitiesAct , Walnut Canyon helps preserve important archaeological and cultural resources for future generations. Have you visited this national monument in Arizona?
#WalnutCanyonNationalMonument

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This Independence Day, as the United States commemorates its 250th anniversary, we celebrate the many stories that make up our nation’s history, including conservation traditions that predate the country itself. Rea more: https://t.co/7ozRvY7jaZ #July4th #America250

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Arizona’s rivers, lakes, and streams do more than offer places to fish, boat, and explore; they help power the state’s economy. Learn more about the contribution of water-based recreation in AZ’s economy in the full report from @audubonsw: https://t.co/tquDL6eHlC