[Coalition_for_valle_vidal] More Work To Do For The Valle Vidal -

[Jim O'Donnell]

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