EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) -- The Gila, Lincoln, and Cibola national forests continue to seek civic‑minded individuals to serve on the Southern New Mexico Resource Advisory Committee (RAC).

Category A – recreation, energy, minerals, timber, grazing, and other commercial land use interests

Category B – environmental organizations, dispersed recreation, wildlife, watershed, and historical interests

Category C – elected officials, tribal representatives, educators, and the public-at-large

How to Apply: Email [email protected] or call (575) 388-8267 to request an application or learn more.

For more Information: To learn more about the Secure Rural Schools Act and the Forest Service, click here.

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