Offices for nonprofit protecting local mountains closes amid government shutdown

Offices for Nonprofit Protecting Local Mountains Closed Amid Government Shutdown

The offices for Friends of the Desert Mountains, a nonprofit partnering with the Santa Rosa and San Jacinto Mountains National Monument, have closed due to the ongoing government shutdown.

According to the nonprofit's leadership, this is the first time a shutdown has resulted in staff needing to vacate its offices, located in Palm Desert, California.

News Channel 3 is speaking with Friends' Executive Director to detail the impacts of the shutdown on the nonprofit's operation.

Author's summary: Nonprofit offices closed due to government shutdown.

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KESQ KESQ — 2025-10-15

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