Superintendent of Theodore Roosevelt National Park Leaves Job

— The superintendent of Theodore Roosevelt National Park, Angie Richman, has departed from her role, with reports indicating she has accepted a new position in New Mexico. U.S. Senator John Hoeven confirmed the news, while attempts to reach Richman and Deputy Superintendent Maureen McGee-Ballinger for further details were unsuccessful. In an automatic email response, Richman expressed gratitude for her time at the park and announced the appointment of an acting superintendent as of Monday. Richman had been serving as the park's acting superintendent since December 2021 and was officially appointed to the position in May 2022. Her tenure included overseeing a controversial planning process that considered the removal of the park's wild horses, a topic that sparked significant public opposition. Although it remains unclear if her departure is linked to this issue, the planning process was ultimately terminated earlier this year. Wild horse advocate Chris Kman, who has been critical of park management, expressed well wishes for Richman and plans to connect with the newly appointed Acting Superintendent Nancy Finley. Senator Hoeven praised Finley’s experience with horses and reiterated his commitment to ensuring the horses remain in the park, emphasizing the importance of transparency and public involvement in their management. Currently, approximately 200 wild horses inhabit the park's southern unit, an area rich in history where President Theodore Roosevelt once hunted and ranched in the 1880s.