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May 11, 2010 - Hiking the Organ Mountains

The Organ Mountains near Las Cruces, New Mexico, not only provide dramatic landscapes, but also are the key area for outdoor adventures in the area. Numerous hiking trails area available for those who want to explore the mountains. Learn about trails at Dripping Springs, Baylor Canyon, Aguirre Spring and more. This podcast was produced by Explore! New Mexico for the Las Cruces Convention and Visitors Bureau.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XwNx_sHlcWg

.. along the path to designation ..

Aug 9, 2010 - Organ Mountain-Desert Peaks Wilderness Act

Debate over proposed wilderness designation in Dona Ana County. KRWG's Jared Andersen.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mlhXxEVsj6U

.. designation ..

President Obama Designates the Organ Mountains-Desert Peaks National Monument

.. not appreciated by all ..

Obama Plans To Designate New Monument, Republicans Plan To Freak Out

Kate Sheppard Posted: 05/20/2014 5:47 pm EDT Updated: 05/21/2014 3:59 pm EDT

VIDEO

Given the recent attention to disputes over public lands generated by the Cliven Bundy controversy, conservative groups are likely to protest
the monument, as indicated by The Washington Times' headline: "Obama seizes N.M. land for national monument in Bundy-like showdown."
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2014/05/20/obama-national-monument_n_5360681.html