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"Mr. Obama will use his executive authority Wednesday to designate nearly a half-million acres in New Mexico as the Organ Mountains-Desert Peaks National Monument. About half that land is expected to be set aside eventually by Congress as wilderness, which would close those areas to vehicles.
"Dona Ana County Sheriff Todd Garrison said Monday the presidents action will create a pathway for criminals to get into this country to do their criminal acts. The New Mexico Sheriffs Association also is opposed to the move."
Read more: New Mexico national monument raises border enforcement concerns - Washington Times
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"Dona Ana County Sheriff Todd Garrison said Monday the presidents action will create a pathway for criminals to get into this country to do their criminal acts. The New Mexico Sheriffs Association also is opposed to the move."
Read more: New Mexico national monument raises border enforcement concerns - Washington Times
Follow us: @washtimes on Twitter