The Paragon Foundation invites you to see and hear a special presentation entitled: “The Social and Economic Impact of the Wolf Recovery Program in Catron County, New Mexico”.

Why is this important to you?

Today, the Wolf Recovery Program is directly affecting ranchers and communities both inside and outside the current Wolf Recovery Area boundaries of the Apache Sitgreaves National Forest in Arizona and the Gila National Forest in New Mexico (BRWRA) and plans are in the works to begin the process of extending the boundaries to include areas surrounding the Gila. Wolves are already having an impact in Catron, Socorro and Sierra Counties as well as Apache and Greenlee Counties in Arizona.

What you need to know!

Direct losses are easy to document but what about the indirect losses? This presentation will not only address the direct impacts but will also clearly demonstrate the social impact and the environmental justice impact that the Endangered Species Act can have on property, lives and rural communities. It will have an impact on everyone!

The Presentations will include:
• The Economic Impact of the Mexican Wolf Recovery Program, by Range Improvement Task Force Economist, Nick Ashcroft.
• The Social and Psychological Impact of the Mexican Wolf Recovery Program report by Alex Thal with Western New Mexico University’s Southwest Resource Analysis Center.
• Reality Bites, a rancher’s perspective and experience on the Mexican Wolf Recovery Program and the regulatory process by Laura Schneberger, President of the Gila Livestock Growers Association.

Is there a solution?

The power to disable this destructive regulatory program is with the people….we just need to learn how to apply it. We will discuss our options.

When and Where
• Saturday, January 20th, at the Sierra County Fair Building.
• Presentations will begin promptly at 9:00 a.m.
• Join us for coffee and doughnuts at 8:30. Lunch will be served at noon.

For more information and to RSVP
Joe Delk (505) 644-3082 jdelk525@yahoo.com.