A bill 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.

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.

2026-04-30

The bill would protect a large area of land in New Mexico called Caja del Rio by creating a special management area and national conservation area, which means the land would be managed for conservation purposes rather than developed for other uses. This would affect outdoor enthusiasts, local communities, and conservation groups by preserving the landscape for activities like hiking and wildlife habitat while potentially limiting mining, drilling, and other extractive industries in the region.