From jodonnell at vallevidal.org Tue Jul 18 15:43:09 2006 From: jodonnell at vallevidal.org (Jim O'Donnell) Date: Tue Jul 18 17:08:58 2006 Subject: [Coalition_for_valle_vidal] More Work To Do For The Valle Vidal - Message-ID: <670485e267a25e99978f6217b96e5412@vallevidal.org> VALLE VIDAL BILL MOVING FORWARD ? BUT DON?T LET UP NOW! Thanks to the massive public outcry in support of the Valle Vidal Protection Act (HB3817), Rep. Tom Udall has been able to move the bill out of committee and onto the floor of the House of Representatives. ? Rep. Heather Wilson recently agreed to co-sponsor the Valle Vidal Protection Act and Rep. Steve Pearce has voiced his support for the bill. New Mexico Attorney General Patricia Madrid has reiterated her long-time support for protecting the Valle Vidal in any way she can. ?Media stories on these victories can be found at the following links: http://www.abqjournal.com/news/state/470363nm06-22-06.htm http://www.freenewmexican.com/news/45361.html# http://taosnews.com/db/Daily.php3#1044 THIS IS NOT THE END. ?THERE IS MORE TO DO! These are large victories but the quest for permanent protection is far from over. ?First, HB 3817 must pass the full House of Representatives. Then, the Valle Vidal Preservation Act (SB 1734) must pass the Senate. ? TAKE ACTION NOW For this Congress to protect the Valle Vidal, both houses MUST take action prior to the fall. It is important that all of us who care for the Valle Vidal continue to ask our Congressional Delegation for help during this brief window of opportunity. 1. Call Rep. Wilson immediately and thank her for her wise decision to co-sponsor and support the Valle Vidal Protection Act. Then, urge her to make sure the bill passes the House before the summer recess. Rep. Heather Wilson: ?202-225-6316 2. Call AND write Sen. Domenici immediately and urge him to do everything in his power to make sure the Valle Vidal Preservation Act (SB 1734) passes the Senate this year Senator Pete Domenici 328 Hart Senate Office Building Washington DC 20510 ph: 202-224-6621 3. Make sure to thank the people who are standing up for YOU. ?Please call the following and tell them THANK YOU for doing the right thing and supporting the Valle Vidal Protection Act. Rep. Tom Udall: 202-225-6190 Rep. Steve Pearce: ?202-225-2365 Attorney General Patricia Madrid: 505-242-6000 Governor Bill Richardson: 505-827-3000 The Fight Goes On The Coalition for the Valle Vidal and our allies spend well over $600.00 each day to keep this fight alive. ?The El Paso Corporation has bottomless pockets. ?We do not. ?Your support is URGENT in helping to get the Valle Vidal permanently protected THIS YEAR. Please continue to support us:http://simplechange.org/vallevidal/index2.php Jim O'Donnell Outreach Coordinator, Coalition for the Valle Vidal www.vallevidal.org PO Box 238 Taos, NM 87571 505-758-3874 Are you a member of the Coalition for the Valle Vidal? Would you like to support our efforts? Join or contribute today at: http://www.vallevidal.org/involved.html From jodonnell at vallevidal.org Mon Jul 24 19:42:51 2006 From: jodonnell at vallevidal.org (Jim O'Donnell) Date: Tue Jul 25 14:23:17 2006 Subject: [Coalition_for_valle_vidal] Valle Vidal Protection Act Passes U.S. House of Representatives Message-ID: <697456211dcfaac700df16a7ba427a2b@vallevidal.org> > CONGRATULATIONS TO ALL OF YOU!!! NOW, ONTO THE SENATE! > VALLE VIDAL PROTECTION ACT PASSES HOUSE > > > Bill Now Moves to Senate > > WASHINGTON ? Today, H.R. 3817, the Valle Vidal Protection Act was > passed by the House of Representatives. > > U.S. Representative Tom Udall, D-N.M., the legislation?s author, > marked the passage saying, ?I am pleased the House of Representatives > has recognized that the true values of the Valle Vidal will be > preserved by protecting it from energy and mineral extraction and > development. The Valle is worthy of protection and the passage of this > bill is a testament to the thousands of New Mexicans who have declared > their support to preserve this unique and versatile landscape.? > > H.R. 3817 was introduced by Udall on September 15, 2005 and seeks to > protect the 101,794-acre Valle Vidal area of the Carson National > Forest from coalbed methane development. > > The Forest Service has successfully managed the Valle Vidal since the > tract was donated to the Forest Service in 1982 by Pennzoil Co., which > never allowed drilling in the area. Since that time, the area has been > the stomping ground for one of the largest elk herds in the state, for > 3,000 Boy Scouts every summer from the adjacent Philmont Scout Ranch, > and for ranchers, hunters, fishers and many others who go there to > enjoy unparalleled outdoor activities. > > ?The ?Valley of Life,? as it was named by the Pueblo Indians and > Spanish founders, is truly a land of many diverse uses which greatly > contribute to the New Mexican way of life,? Udall said. > > On June 21, 2006 the bill was passed by the House Resources Committee > by a unanimous, voice vote which readied it for a full House vote. > > ?For generations, the people of New Mexico have appreciated all the > Valle has to offer, and warmly welcomed others to partake in the > experience. Now that this bill has been passed by the House, my hope > is that it gains the support and momentum needed to carry it through > the Senate, under the guidance of our Senators,? Udall concluded. > > To read a full copy on Rep. Udall?s statement urging passage of the > Valle Vidal please visit > http://www.tomudall.house.gov/pdf/ACF2E03.pdf. > ? > > Jim O'Donnell Outreach Coordinator, Coalition for the Valle Vidal www.vallevidal.org PO Box 238 Taos, NM 87571 505-758-3874 Are you a member of the Coalition for the Valle Vidal? Would you like to support our efforts? Join or contribute today at: http://www.vallevidal.org/involved.html From jodonnell at vallevidal.org Tue Jul 18 15:43:09 2006 From: jodonnell at vallevidal.org (Jim O'Donnell) Date: Tue, 18 Jul 2006 13:43:09 -0600 Subject: [Coalition_for_valle_vidal] More Work To Do For The Valle Vidal - Message-ID: <670485e267a25e99978f6217b96e5412@vallevidal.org> VALLE VIDAL BILL MOVING FORWARD ? BUT DON?T LET UP NOW! Thanks to the massive public outcry in support of the Valle Vidal Protection Act (HB3817), Rep. Tom Udall has been able to move the bill out of committee and onto the floor of the House of Representatives. ? Rep. Heather Wilson recently agreed to co-sponsor the Valle Vidal Protection Act and Rep. Steve Pearce has voiced his support for the bill. New Mexico Attorney General Patricia Madrid has reiterated her long-time support for protecting the Valle Vidal in any way she can. ?Media stories on these victories can be found at the following links: http://www.abqjournal.com/news/state/470363nm06-22-06.htm http://www.freenewmexican.com/news/45361.html# http://taosnews.com/db/Daily.php3#1044 THIS IS NOT THE END. ?THERE IS MORE TO DO! These are large victories but the quest for permanent protection is far from over. ?First, HB 3817 must pass the full House of Representatives. Then, the Valle Vidal Preservation Act (SB 1734) must pass the Senate. ? TAKE ACTION NOW For this Congress to protect the Valle Vidal, both houses MUST take action prior to the fall. It is important that all of us who care for the Valle Vidal continue to ask our Congressional Delegation for help during this brief window of opportunity. 1. Call Rep. Wilson immediately and thank her for her wise decision to co-sponsor and support the Valle Vidal Protection Act. Then, urge her to make sure the bill passes the House before the summer recess. Rep. Heather Wilson: ?202-225-6316 2. Call AND write Sen. Domenici immediately and urge him to do everything in his power to make sure the Valle Vidal Preservation Act (SB 1734) passes the Senate this year Senator Pete Domenici 328 Hart Senate Office Building Washington DC 20510 ph: 202-224-6621 3. Make sure to thank the people who are standing up for YOU. ?Please call the following and tell them THANK YOU for doing the right thing and supporting the Valle Vidal Protection Act. Rep. Tom Udall: 202-225-6190 Rep. Steve Pearce: ?202-225-2365 Attorney General Patricia Madrid: 505-242-6000 Governor Bill Richardson: 505-827-3000 The Fight Goes On The Coalition for the Valle Vidal and our allies spend well over $600.00 each day to keep this fight alive. ?The El Paso Corporation has bottomless pockets. ?We do not. ?Your support is URGENT in helping to get the Valle Vidal permanently protected THIS YEAR. Please continue to support us:http://simplechange.org/vallevidal/index2.php Jim O'Donnell Outreach Coordinator, Coalition for the Valle Vidal www.vallevidal.org PO Box 238 Taos, NM 87571 505-758-3874 Are you a member of the Coalition for the Valle Vidal? Would you like to support our efforts? Join or contribute today at: http://www.vallevidal.org/involved.html From jodonnell at vallevidal.org Mon Jul 24 19:42:51 2006 From: jodonnell at vallevidal.org (Jim O'Donnell) Date: Mon, 24 Jul 2006 17:42:51 -0600 Subject: [Coalition_for_valle_vidal] Valle Vidal Protection Act Passes U.S. House of Representatives Message-ID: <697456211dcfaac700df16a7ba427a2b@vallevidal.org> > CONGRATULATIONS TO ALL OF YOU!!! NOW, ONTO THE SENATE! > VALLE VIDAL PROTECTION ACT PASSES HOUSE > > > Bill Now Moves to Senate > > WASHINGTON ? Today, H.R. 3817, the Valle Vidal Protection Act was > passed by the House of Representatives. > > U.S. Representative Tom Udall, D-N.M., the legislation?s author, > marked the passage saying, ?I am pleased the House of Representatives > has recognized that the true values of the Valle Vidal will be > preserved by protecting it from energy and mineral extraction and > development. The Valle is worthy of protection and the passage of this > bill is a testament to the thousands of New Mexicans who have declared > their support to preserve this unique and versatile landscape.? > > H.R. 3817 was introduced by Udall on September 15, 2005 and seeks to > protect the 101,794-acre Valle Vidal area of the Carson National > Forest from coalbed methane development. > > The Forest Service has successfully managed the Valle Vidal since the > tract was donated to the Forest Service in 1982 by Pennzoil Co., which > never allowed drilling in the area. Since that time, the area has been > the stomping ground for one of the largest elk herds in the state, for > 3,000 Boy Scouts every summer from the adjacent Philmont Scout Ranch, > and for ranchers, hunters, fishers and many others who go there to > enjoy unparalleled outdoor activities. > > ?The ?Valley of Life,? as it was named by the Pueblo Indians and > Spanish founders, is truly a land of many diverse uses which greatly > contribute to the New Mexican way of life,? Udall said. > > On June 21, 2006 the bill was passed by the House Resources Committee > by a unanimous, voice vote which readied it for a full House vote. > > ?For generations, the people of New Mexico have appreciated all the > Valle has to offer, and warmly welcomed others to partake in the > experience. Now that this bill has been passed by the House, my hope > is that it gains the support and momentum needed to carry it through > the Senate, under the guidance of our Senators,? Udall concluded. > > To read a full copy on Rep. Udall?s statement urging passage of the > Valle Vidal please visit > http://www.tomudall.house.gov/pdf/ACF2E03.pdf. > ? > > Jim O'Donnell Outreach Coordinator, Coalition for the Valle Vidal www.vallevidal.org PO Box 238 Taos, NM 87571 505-758-3874 Are you a member of the Coalition for the Valle Vidal? Would you like to support our efforts? Join or contribute today at: http://www.vallevidal.org/involved.html