Jornada Experimental Range Transfer Act of 2005

The Jornada Experimental Range Transfer Act of 2005 would allow the Secretary of Agriculture to transfer up to 1,000 acres of federal land in New Mexico to the Chihuahuan Desert Nature Park Board. This land, currently part of a research range managed by the Department of Agriculture, would be officially designated for use as a non-profit nature park focused on environmental education.

For citizens, this bill ensures that the land remains dedicated to public learning and the study of the Chihuahuan Desert ecosystem. The transfer includes specific conditions requiring the land to be used for educational purposes, providing a permanent space for students and the community to engage with local natural history and conservation efforts.