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Illegal cattle grazing remains a problem in Valles Caldera National Preserve

Legal grazing is allowed in an allotment in the national preserve and Tuell said the cattle grazed on that allotment have not caused problems and remain within the permitted area. Additionally, she said the rancher that grazes in the preserve pays higher rates per animal unit than nearby ranchers who have allotments in the national forest.