Hispano forestry, land grants and the U.S. Forest Service in Northern New Mexico.

Northern New Mexico's rich forest lands are generating little economic benefit for Hispanics whose ancestors once owned them. In the late 19th century, Americans began grabbing lands granted to Mexicans using various techniques. The US Forest Service continues to marginalize the Hispanos.

Jack Ward Thomas is a renowned wildlife biologist and was appointed as Chief of the United States Forest service for President Clinton's first term. He resigned in January of 1997. His appointment to lead an agency widely criticized for its relentless pursuit of logs was extraordinary. Biologis