The governor of New Mexico, Michelle Lujan Grisham signed two bills to invest in wildlife conservation initiatives in the state. The bills for the construction of New Mexico’s first wildlife overpasses, which will help free-roaming animals such as cougars, black bears, and bighorn sheep, along with a $100 million trust fund for conservation projects. The state expects to bring in matching federal funds for wildlife crossings and a range of other conservation programmes. New Mexico has reported several hundred large animal roadkills each year due to collisions, with property damages estimated at nearly $20 million annually. The state’s pioneering wildlife … Continue reading New Mexico Builds The First Wildlife Highway Overpasses For Endangered Species