Washington, July 10 -- Representative Gabe Vasquez issued the following press release:
On July 10, 2026, U.S. Representative Gabe Vasquez (NM-02) led local conservationists, veterans, wildlife experts, and community members on a hike in the Gila National Forest to hear firsthand how recent U.S. Forest Service staffing cuts (https://vasquez.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-vasquez-speaks-out-against-administrations-decision-gut-us-forest-service) are impacting wildfire prevention, trail maintenance, outdoor recreation, and public lands management in southern New Mexico.
The hike took place near the Trout Fire burn area, where participants discussed the growing challenges facing one of New Mexico's most treasured landscapes due to the Ad...