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Coverage dated November 29, 2021

Ancient trees illegally cut down inside New Mexico monument

Headline from KOB 4

National Park Service officials say dozens of ancient alligator juniper trees have been illegally cut down from El Malpais National Monument in western New Mexico.

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  1. KOB 4

    Ancient trees illegally cut down inside New Mexico monument (opens KOB 4)

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    National Park Service officials say dozens of ancient alligator juniper trees have been illegally cut down from El Malpais National Monument in western New Mexico.

  2. WHEC Rochester

    Ancient juniper trees illegally cut in New Mexico monument (opens WHEC Rochester)

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    ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) — Several dozen ancient alligator juniper trees have been illegally cut down at El Malpais National Monument in western New Mexico and authorities with the National Park

  3. Newsweek

    Authorities looking for those who illegally cut down ancient trees at New Mexico monument (opens Newsweek)

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    The alligator juniper trees, known for their characteristic furrowed bark that resembles alligator skin, were likely hundreds of years old, officials said.

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