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Just in time for National Endangered Species Day, El Paso muralist Victor Mask Casas put the finishing touches Friday on his mural at Carlos Bakery in Sunland Park, New Mexico.
Endangered Species Day encourages people to learn about wildlife habitats and the actions necessary to protect them.
The mural depicts the migration of species familiar along the border, including humans, butterflies, bats and hummingbirds. It is on an expansive western wall of the busy bakery at 2101 McNutt Road.
Casas said the theme was a natural for him, as he has done several murals having to do with veterans and migration.
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Commentary: Today, the Department of Interior, the Department of Agriculture, the Department of Commerce, and the Executive Office of the President released a comprehensive report on achieving President Biden’s commitment to conserve 30% of U.S. lands and waters by the year 2030.
New Mexico conservation leaders share their thoughts and aspirations related to the new report:
“A national 30x30 goal will ensure that all Americans, regardless of their race or status, will have access to our pristine natural world. Frontier communities in New Mexico and across the country will thrive. The outdoor economy will grow, creating clean, healthy jobs. Nature can heal, and we can help to lessen the impact of the current climate crisis, ensuring clean air and clean water for our children and grandchildren.”