Thanks for reminding me that the fortunes...or misfortunes... Of Texas and NM are very closely tied, especially where oil and gas production are concerned!
I’m sure that lizard doesn’t recognize the boundaries anyhow! :)
A lizard whose habitat includes substantial areas of two states, has survived 50 years of O&G drilling, 150 years ranching and an unknown number of years of shimmery oak clearing is pretty hardy. Conservation agreements with landowners, the oil companies and BLM/F&WS should be sufficient to ensure its survival without completely disrupting commercial activities.