Rio Grande

VeneKlasen: keeping New Mexico wild

Rayes Gallegos / NM News Port

The group New Mexico Wild is celebrating the designation of 66 miles of the Rio Grande as wild and scenic.

Much of the credit for that achievement goes to the group’s director of northern conservation, Garrett VeneKlasen.

New Mexico Wild Northern Conservation Director Garrett VeneKlasen

News Port’s Rayes Gallegos introduces us to a leader whose passion for nature turned into a career path.

Hear the audio report by Rayes Gallegos.

Learn more about New Mexico Wild

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