April 9, 2025
New Mexico Department of Game and Fish,

I write today on behalf of my constituents in Catron County who have not only raised the alarm
about the dangers posed by the Mexican gray wolf program but have taken the extraordinary
step of declaring a public safety disaster. This was not a symbolic gesture—it was an official act
of urgency by local leaders in response to real and ongoing threats to families, livestock, and
livelihoods across our rural communities.

The people of Catron County, and rural New Mexicans more broadly, have long borne the brunt
of decisions made without their consent or consideration. Since its inception, the Mexican gray
wolf recovery program has been repeatedly expanded and enforced with little regard for its
devastating impact on ranchers, hunters, and families who are rooted in the land. Despite promises
of minimal disruption, wolves are increasingly entering residential areas, threatening children,
killing pets, and decimating livestock herds.

As a concrete step forward, I respectfully urge the New Mexico Department of Game and Fish
and the Game Commission to conduct a public presentation at your upcoming meeting on April
25, 2025. Further, I strongly support the request by Representatives Terrazas, Jones, and
Senator Ramos for a dedicated 30-minute public Q&A session, ensuring constituents can ask
questions and receive responses in a public, transparent forum.

Thank you for your attention to this urgent matter and for your service to the people of New
Mexico.

Sincerely,