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New Mexico Land Grant-Mercedes: Cooperation for Traditional Uses

This act aims to improve cooperation between the federal government and historical land grant communities in New Mexico. It will allow residents of these communities to continue traditional activities, such as gathering herbs or wood, on federal lands, often with reduced fees. This will help citizens in these communities maintain their heritage and way of life more easily.
Key points
Facilitates access to federal lands for residents of historical land grant communities in New Mexico to continue traditional practices.
Allows for reduction or waiver of fees for federal land use permits for these communities, easing financial burdens.
Establishes agreements for routine maintenance and minor infrastructure improvements used by communities on federal lands.
Requires consideration of the impact of other activities on traditional land use by communities in federal land management plans.
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Status: Introduced
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Additional Information
Print number: 119_HR_2785
Sponsor: Rep. Leger Fernandez, Teresa [D-NM-3]
Process start date: 2025-04-09