DAVA unveils endangered species mural near Lujan’s Bakery

 

A third New Mexico mural highlighting imperiled species in the state was unveiled Oct. 21 next to Lujan’s Bakery, 442 E. Lohman Ave.

The mural is part of a national mural project to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the Endangered Species Act (ESA). The mural includes the Mexican gray wolf, the long-nosed bat and the lesser long-nosed bat.

“Each of these species reflects our New Mexico mural theme: Migration is Natural,” a news release about the event said. “These animals migrate (bat species) or utilize habitat (Mexican wolf) in both Mexico and the United States, where critical habitat for these species can be found.”

The unveiling and community celebration were sponsored by the Doña Ana Village Association (DAVA) and ESA at 50...more