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17.Otero Mesa
Otero Mesa, a 1.6 million acre basin located in rural southern New Mexico, is the largest and wildest Chihuahan Desert grassland left on public lands in the US.
This stunning area is widely considered to be among the most biologically rich and diverse desert eco-regions in the world. It contains one of New Mexico's largest untapped fresh water aquifers and is home to invaluable cultural and historical resources that connect us to our history.
This area has long been a target for oil and natural gas development and only permanent protection will guarantee its long-term survival.
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