You can see land management, their practices are so much more superior to what we see in our own national forests. And of course, because they're sovereign, you know, The Mescalero don't have to comply with the same rules, regulations, you know, the Endangered Species act, the NEPA reports. and all of these things. And we've created a tinder box all over New Mexico by not actively managing our forests. And here's what's unfortunate. (06:03–06:11)
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