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In reply to the discussion: Hey MSNBC, really, you just reported that ranchers down in New Mexico are complaining [View all]TygrBright
(20,759 posts)They need to read your post, follow the links and understand the resources, as a FIRST step. Then they need to review the Spanish Land Grant system from the 17th Century, and the cascade of incredibly arcane and outright shitty legal maneuverings to control water rights in the Southwest and how that affects land ownership and use by ranchers and others on the land right now.
Oh, and then they need to study up on the mineral extraction rights controversies of the last hundred and seven years, and the eminent domain issues related to military testing facilities and other military uses since the 1930s.
THEN they can blather on about what's "right" and "fair" for those who occupy/use/own land in New Mexico.
I'll start the clock...
patiently,
Bright