Rep. Gabe Vasquez, a Democratic representative from New Mexico, has expressed concerns about the predominance of White males in outdoor recreation and has called for equitable access to these spaces. In a June 2020 podcast appearance, he praised national conservation organizations for adopting policies aimed at increasing diversity in outdoor activities. Vasquez stated, "Spaces that have been traditionally White will no longer be White," emphasizing the importance of embracing diversity in outdoor recreation. He criticized conservation groups for lacking diversity and noted that leadership positions are often held by White males. Vasquez co-founded the Nuestra Tierra Conservation Project in 2017, which aims to promote equity in outdoor access and environmental justice. He is currently facing Republican Greg Cunningham in the upcoming general election, with the race being classified as leaning Democrat by the Cook Political Report.
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Rep. Gabe Vasquez Advocates for Equitable Access to Outdoor Spaces
Rep. Gabe Vasquez of New Mexico has called for more equitable access to outdoor spaces, highlighting the historical dominance of White males in these areas. He has criticized conservation organizations for their lack of diversity and co-founded the Nuestra Tierra Conservation Project to promote equity in outdoor access. Vasquez is running for re-election against Republican Greg Cunningham.
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Rep. Gabe Vasquez Advocates for Equitable Access to Outdoor Spaces