Aug 2, 2017 | Easements, Socorro, Success Stories
Ernest Gonzales adored the section of the Rio Grande that passes through what used to be his 46-acre piece of property in Socorro County, New Mexico. Located on the east side of the Rio Grande floodplain just outside of San Antonio, New Mexico, this land provided him...
May 22, 2017 | Events, Success Stories
RGALT is thrilled to be celebrating 20 years of dedication to the protection of the land we all cherish for people and for wildlife in Central, New Mexico.We have achieved tremendous conservation work over the last 20 years, bringing millions of federal and state...
May 22, 2017 | Easements, Success Stories
Matthew and Stephanie Mitchell live on 18 acres of land alongside the banks of the Rio Grande in Socorro County, New Mexico. Stepping onto the front porch of their small passive solar home, you are greeted by the sounds of a healthy Cottonwood-Willow gallery forest:...
May 22, 2017 | Easements, Success Stories
During NM Governor Bill Richardson’s first term in office, I was director of policy and issues, and I dealt with matters concerning water. During that time, Cecilia Rosacker and several colleagues approached the Governor’s office about the possibility of obtaining...
Jul 25, 2016 | Easements, Success Stories, Uncategorized
From her Socorro County farm, RGALT’s director, Cecilia Rosacker, saw the black cloud billowing in the distance. The culprit was a fire in the Escondida area of the Rio Grande Bosque—a place near 4 of RGALT’s conservation easements. The following morning, with smoke...
