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The U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service
has closed a portion of the Buenos
Aires National Wildlife Refuge
south of the Garcia Road to public
use, under authority found in 8
RM 13.5 and 50 CFR 25.21(e)
effective October 3, 2006. Garcia
Road runs east/west parallel to
the international boundary about
one mile north of the line. This
area is about 3500 acres in size.
Our concern for public safety is
paramount.
The situation in this zone has
reached a point where continued
public use of the area is not prudent.
The Buenos Aires National Wildlife
Refuge has been adversely affected
by border-related activities. The
international border with Mexico has
also become increasingly violent.
Assaults on law enforcement officers
and violence against migrants have
escalated. Violence on the Refuge
associated with smugglers and
border bandits has been welldocumented.
Many of these activities
are concentrated at, or near, the
border. The concentration of illegal
activity, surveillance and law
enforcement interdictions make
these zones dangerous.
Closure is in effect until further
notice.
Mitch Ellis
Buenos Aires NWR
Refuge Manager
Agreed, it shouldn't be closed, but who wants to get shot first by the Coyotes or Drug Runners? ....
I think turning it into an impact range for artillery practice was the best idea. Accomplishes two tasks at once.
I think turning it into an impact range for artillery practice was the best idea. Accomplishes two tasks at once.
Feds giving AZ to mexico
I'm starting to wonder if I should go secure my property in Cochise county. I've never seen it before....been doing nothing but paying taxes on it. Maybe it's time for a change.