New Mexico Department of Game and Fish
Public contact, Information Center: (888) 248-6866
Media contact: Dan Williams: (505) 476-8004
dan.williams@state.nm.us
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE, JAN. 3, 2018:
Game Commission to meet Jan. 11 in Santa Fe
SANTA FE – The New Mexico Game Commission will meet Thursday, Jan. 11, in Santa Fe to elect officers for 2018 and consider numerous matters, including potential rule changes for bighorn sheep and javelina hunting.
The meeting will be from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. in the Board Room of Santa Fe Community College, 6401 Richards Ave.
Other agenda items include:
- Presentation of the department’s fiscal year 2017 audit.
- Procedures for donation of licenses or permits to qualified nonprofit organizations.
The full agenda and other information are available on the Department of Game and Fish website. Details of proposed rules and opportunities to comment about them also are available on the website, www.wildlife.state.nm.us.
The State Game Commission is composed of seven members who represent the state’s diverse interests in wildlife-associated recreation and conservation. Members are appointed by the governor and confirmed by the state Senate. Current members are Chairman Paul Kienzle, Vice-chairman Bill Montoya, Thomas “Dickie” Salopek, Ralph Ramos, Bob Ricklefs, Elizabeth Ryan and Craig Peterson.
If you are an individual with a disability who is in need of a reader, amplifier, qualified sign language interpreter, or any other form of auxiliary aid or service to attend or participate in the meeting, please contact Chris Chadwick, (505) 476-8011. Public documents, including the agenda and minutes, can be provided in various accessible forms. Game Commission meetings are video recorded and can be seen at www.governor.state.nm.us.
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