House Joint Memorial 5, introduced by Anita Gonzales and Elizabeth "Liz" Stefanics, calls on the New Mexico State Legislature to support federal administrative actions aimed at permanently protecting the upper Pecos watershed. The memorial emphasizes the critical importance of the Pecos River for local communities, agriculture, and the environment, highlighting its role in sustaining acequias and traditional farming practices. It also recognizes the watershed's recreational value and its cultural significance to the descendants of Pecos Pueblo and the Pueblo of Tesuque. The memorial expresses strong support for the proposed withdrawal of over 163,000 acres of national forest and Bureau of Land Management lands from new mining claims, which would provide protection for up to twenty years.

The memorial further urges Congress to pass the Pecos Watershed Protection Act, which aims to establish permanent protections for the watershed. It acknowledges the ecological, cultural, and economic value of the area and calls for collaboration among relevant agencies and community leaders to ensure the long-term health and sustainability of the upper Pecos watershed. The resolution also honors the historical and spiritual ties of local Indigenous communities to the region and emphasizes the need to balance conservation efforts with economic prosperity. Copies of the memorial will be sent to various federal and state officials to advocate for these protections.