Mealey's (June 17, 2015, 8:06 AM EDT) -- ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — A New Mexico federal judge on Oct. 9, 2014, denied issuance of a temporary restraining order sought by 32 ranchers against the U.S. Forest Service for closing off parts of two national forests from cattle grazing in order to protect a new endangered species (San Diego Cattlemen’s Cooperative Association, et al. v. Tom Vilsack, et al., No. 14-818, D. N.M.).

(Opinion and order available. Document #95-141023-015Z.)

After an Oct. 3 hearing, Judge Robert C. Brack of the U.S. District Court for the District...