To establish the Caja del Rio Special Management Area and Caja del Rio National Conservation Area in the State of New Mexico, and for other purposes.

Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.

2026-04-30

The proposal would designate two protected areas in New Mexico—the Caja del Rio Special Management Area and the Caja del Rio National Conservation Area—to preserve the land for conservation purposes while potentially allowing limited recreational and educational activities. This would affect landowners, outdoor enthusiasts, and conservation groups in the region by restricting certain types of development and resource extraction on the designated lands. The bill is currently being reviewed by the House Committee on Natural Resources.