S.4458

Caja del Rio Protection Act

Introduced·4/30/26

Establishes Caja del Rio Special Management Area and Caja del Rio National Conservation Area in New Mexico.

The Caja del Rio Protection Act establishes the Caja del Rio Special Management Area and Caja del Rio National Conservation Area in New Mexico. The Act mandates the Secretary of Agriculture to manage the Special Management Area and the Secretary of the Interior to manage the Conservation Area. It outlines provisions for land exchanges, management plans, and the protection of cultural, spiritual, and ecological values. The Act also ensures the preservation of traditional uses by interested Indian Tribes and the incorporation of Indigenous knowledge in management plans.

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Where it stands

Current
Energy And Natural Resources Committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

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Calendar

Jul 15

2:30 PM

Senate Energy and Natural Resources Hearing

History

Jul 15

Senate

Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Subcommittee on Public Lands, Forests, and Mining. Hearings held.

Apr 30

Senate

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