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Dancing Prairie Chickens Move Toward Federal Protection
A viewpoint reflecting on the Lesser Prairie Chicken in New Mexico and surrounding states. The author recalls a 1999 dawn watching the birds, notes the Endangered Species Act listing in March after decades of delay, and critiques political fights with oil and gas interests. The piece calls for enforcement of protections and mentions personal plans to visit prairie areas with family.
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New Mexico
Colorado
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
Fish and Wildlife Service
Congress
Texas
Kansas
Oklahoma
Roger Marshall
Tracy Mann
Prairies
Milnes
Roosevelt County