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Audubon Southwest News

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Latest News from Audubon Southwest
Lands, Water and Wildlife Day at the New Mexico Capitol
February 26, 2025 — Audubon and partners engage at the state legislature to advocate for protections for water and wildlife
Bird Surveys in the Isleta Reach
February 10, 2025 — Updates from the Isleta Reach Bosque Birds Beckon Birders
Bird of the Month: The American White Pelican
February 04, 2025 — Now is a great time to spot this bird in Arizona and New Mexico
Snow Geese, Bosque Del Apache National Wildlife Refuge, New Mexico
2025 New Mexico Legislative Session Begins
January 21, 2025 — Audubon priorities include Game and Fish Department Updates, Water Legislation
Pinyon Jay
Bird of the Month: Pinyon Jay
December 11, 2024 — The “Blue Crow” trailed behind the Burrowing Owl during the 2024 Audubon Southwest Bird of the Year contest
Sandhill Cranes
Audubon Southwest Year in Review
December 11, 2024 — Your support helped us achieve great things in 2024
Curious About Christmas Bird Counts?
December 11, 2024 — Join us from December 15 to January 5
Golden Eagle
Audubon Supports Northeastern Arizona Indian Water Rights Settlement
December 07, 2024 — Congress can pass historic legislation to ensure three Tribes have the water they need to sustain their homelands
Eared Grebe
Conservation Priorities for Renewable Energy and Transmission in Arizona
October 27, 2024 — Proactively incorporating wildlife and communities into project siting and design. 
Sandhill Crane, Bosque Del Apache National Wildlife Refuge, New Mexico
New Mexico Needs 21st  Century Wildlife Management
October 10, 2024 — Updating rules for the Game Commission
Bird of the Month: Burrowing Owl
October 01, 2024 — Help Audubon Southwest relocate Burrowing Owls
Student Learning in Phoenix and Santa Fe
September 12, 2024 — Now Booking for Fall
Lesser Prairie-Chicken
Bird of the Month: Lesser-Prairie Chicken
September 07, 2024 — The iconic bird of the Western Great Plains
New Mexico Water Management is at a Critical Crossroads
August 13, 2024 — The Water Security Planning Act provides opportunity for your input.
Tice Supplee
Celebrating a Career in Conservation
August 08, 2024 — Tice Supplee, Audubon Southwest Director of Bird Conservation, retires after a 50-year career in wildlife conservation
Pájaro en rama
Ave del mes: Papamoscas Cardenalito (Pyrocephalus rubinus)
August 06, 2024 — Un destello rojo en el desierto que emociona tanto a los observadores de aves novatos como a los expertos.
Vermilion Flycatcher
Bird of the Month: Vermilion Flycatcher (Pyrocephalus rubinus) 
August 06, 2024 — A flash of red in the desert that thrills novice and expert birders alike
2024 Summer Campers at Randall Davey
Summer Camp Encourages Children to Explore the Outdoors
August 06, 2024 — Campers enjoyed the local ecosystems out on the trail, crafts, and playing games at the Randall Davey Audubon Center and Sanctuary
Arizona chapter council meeting
2024 Audubon in Action grants
July 24, 2024 — Five Audubon Southwest chapters receive funds to support science, education and outreach.
Audubon Southwest Awarded Prestigious WaterSMART Grant to Restore the Lower Gila River
July 11, 2024 — In partnership with the Lower Gila River Collaborative, funds will advance restoration work along the Lower Gila River west of Phoenix to benefit birds and people.

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