[Coalition_for_valle_vidal] YOU DID IT! Wilson cosponsors Valle Vidal Bill - Moving quickly through the House

[Jim O'Donnell]

You did it!!

PROOF THAT YOUR VOICE COUNTS!!

Thanks to the massive public outcry in support of the Valle Vidal 
Protection Act (HB3817), Rep. Tom Udall, champion of the Valle Vidal 
from day one, has been able to move the bill out of committee and onto 
the floor of the House of Representatives.  At the same time Rep. 
Heather Wilson has decided to co-sponsor the Valle Vidal Protection Act 
and Rep. Steve Pearce has voiced his support for the bill.  In a 
further step forward, 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
http://www.madridforcongress.com/node/721

THIS IS NOT THE END.  THERE IS MORE TO DO!

These are large victories but this battle is far from over.  Now, the 
Valle Vidal Preservation Act (SB 1734) must pass the Senate.  This 
cannot happen without the support of Sen. Pete Domenici.  The permanent 
protection of the Valle Vidal rests firmly with Sen. Domenici. Only he 
can get our bill to the President's desk.

TAKE ACTION

1.  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 BEFORE the November election.

Senator Pete Domenici
328 Hart Senate Office Building
Washington DC 20510
ph: 202-224-6621

2.  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. Heather Wilson:  202-225-6316
Rep. Steve Pearce:  202-225-2365
Attorney General Patricia Madrid: 505-242-6000

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

Great work everybody!



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