The battle for Otero Mesa's pristine Chihuahaun ecosystem continues in court. Governor Richardson and Attorney General Patsy Madrid are fighting bush's Bureau of Land Management in trying to protect that wilderness quality area from destructive oil and gas drilling. Current State Land Commissioner Patrick Lyons has sided with bush and his oil industry supporters.
It must be somewhat confusing to observers who are trying to sort out why the state is fighting itself on this issue. Primarily, the reason is that Lyons is beholding to Oil and Gas for his campaign contributions. The company that is one of Lyon's biggest contributors is also the main lessee looking to develop Otero Mesa. The land office has kind of turned into a mini White House when it comes to oil issues.
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