U.S. Supreme Court Decision Upholds New Mexico Public Access Law
From Backcountry Hunters & Anglers:
WASHINGTON – Public land and water users scored a big win for public access today with the U.S. Supreme Court’s announcement declining to consider arguments brought by New Mexico landowners that would have challenged public waters access in the Land of Enchantment.
The Supreme Court denied a petition by Chama Troutstalkers LLC and Z&T Cattle Company LLC asking for a review of a September decision by the New Mexico Supreme Court that confirmed the public’s right to walk or wade streambeds crossing privately owned lands. This opinion ruling followed the New…
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