A rare chipmunk species in the Sacramento Mountains in New Mexico was the latest conservationists accused the federal government of failing to protect despite its dwindling population and ...

NEW MEXICO (KRQE) — A chipmunk found only in New Mexico was listed as endangered in December of last year. The Peñasco Least Chipmunk is one of 17 subspecies of Least Chipmunks. Their only known ...

The number of least chipmunk subspecies. The number of acres designated critical habitat for the Peñasco least chipmunk. An extra-small chipmunk found in southern New Mexico mountains will gain ...

SILVER CITY, N.M.— The Center for Biological Diversity filed suit today against the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service for failing to finalize Endangered Species Act protections for the Peñasco least ...

A chipmunk native to the Sacramento Mountains in Lincoln National Forest could see federal protections this year after a judge ruled wildlife managers must issue a decision in the coming months. The ...

Come January 9, the least Peñasco Chipmunk will officially become an endangered species, thus closing off its habitat for any type of development or management. A bit late for comments, Lincoln County ...

A chipmunk native to the Sacramento Mountains in southern New Mexico could be nearing extinction and the federal government hoped to step in. The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service last week recommended ...

Jan. 2—An extra-small chipmunk found in southern New Mexico mountains will gain endangered species status and a critical habitat designation, boosting its chance at survival. The Peñasco least ...