NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – A bird that calls New Mexico home will not be listed as an endangered species. Some see this as a major win for New Mexico industry, while others said it could have dire consequences for the Lesser Prairie Chicken.

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For years, conservation groups like the Center for Biological Diversity have fought to have the Lesser Prairie Chicken protected under the Endangered Species Act. The bird known for its mating displays is found in New Mexico and other states, including Texas and Oklahoma.

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