IN THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT FOR THE DISTRICT OF COLORADO Judge Christine M. Arguello

Civil Action No. 09-cv-02990-CMA-MEH

WILDEARTH GUARDIANS,

Plaintiff,

v.

KEN SALAZAR, in his capacity as Secretary, U.S. Department of Interior,

Defendant.

ORDER OF RECUSAL

This matter is before me on a review of the file. Based on my past personal and

professional relationship with the Defendant in this matter, I believe that I should recuse

myself. It is, therefore,

ORDERED that the judge’s file be returned to the clerk and that the case be

reassigned by random draw.

DATED: February 03 , 2010

BY THE COURT:

________________________________ CHRISTINE M. ARGUELLO United States District Judge