NMDOW

Roswell Art and Science Festival
2024-10-12 10:00 - 16:00 (America/Denver) | Roswell Convention Center, Roswell, New Mexico
The aim of the event is to inspire the next generation of creative and innovative thinkers through information on current trends, creative play and experimentation. The kids are all ages from toddlers to high school students. We have a “tinker tots” area for the little ones so that booth engagement can aim for school-age children.

Hunter Education
2024-10-12 09:00 - 17:30, 2024-09-22 09:00 - 17:30 | Mescalero Conservation Office, 278 Pine Street, Mescalero, New Mexico
This course is open to students of any age seeking hunter education certification to meet hunting requirements in New Mexico. This course is an instructor-led, student course that incorporates lecture, video, hands-on break-out sessions, review methods and homework to educate students. Students 10 and under must have a parent or adult present with them during class. All registered students MUST complete the Today’s Hunter student manual homework before participating in class. The manual can be downloaded for free at, www.hunter-ed.com/newmexico/manual/ or students can pick up a free hard copy manual at Mescalero Conservation Office, 278 Pine Street, Mescalero, NM. Students are required to turn in their completed manual worksheets upon arrival to class.

ATV Safety Class
2024-10-12 09:00 - 13:00 | Village of Los Lunas River Park, Los Lunas, New Mexico
The New Mexico Department of Game and Fish Off-Highway Vehicle Program presents an ATV safety class provided by the Village of Los Lunas Open Space Division. Students earn the safety permit required for off-highway vehicle operators under the age of 18 years.
ATVs and safety gear are available for use during the class.

Space is limited – all students must have a free account with the Department (https://onlinesales.wildlife.state.nm.us/). Students must be at least 6 years of age.

NMWF, Project Wild - Girl Scouts
2024-10-12 09:00 - 12:00 | Liam Knight Pond, Corrales, New Mexico
NMDGF will partner with New Mexico Wildlife Federation, Project Wild in hosting a introduction to fishing with some of our local Girl Scouts. During the session, we will cover angling essentials, such as fish species/anatomy, habitat, diet, understanding fishing gear, tying knots, and safety.
Not open to the public. For additional information, please reach out to Matty Gonzales at mathewgonzales@aol.com

Recreational Off-Road Vehicle (ROV) Training
2024-10-11 10:00 - 16:00 | Gordy’s Hill
The New Mexico Department of Game and Fish Off-Highway Vehicle Program will present a class on ROV safe operation training for New Mexico State Police District 11 officers. NMSP requested training on ROV due to the purchase of new machines and requires a training certificate prior to operating on duty. This event is closed to the public.

Fishing with Bernalillo County Seniors
2024-10-11 09:00 - 14:00, 2024-10-10 09:00 - 14:00 | Tingley Beach, Albuquerque, New Mexico
The New Mexico Department of Game and Fish Aquatic Education program will be fishing at TIngley Beach with Seniors from the Bernalillo County Senior Centers. Participants will be from several Bernalillo County Senior Centers.

NM State Game Commission Meeting
2024-10-10 15:00 - 17:00 | Department of Wildlife Santa Fe Office, 1 Wildlife Way,, Santa Fe, New Mexico

Los Alamos Labs N3B Safety Fair
2024-10-10 11:00 - 16:00 | Los Alamos, Los Alamos, New Mexico
N3B, a Los Alamos National Lab Safety contractor, is hosting its 3rd annual Employee Safety Fair. The safety fair features talks focusing on site safety and equipment, and organizations that are available to support these efforts.
Employees only

Wildlife presentation at Valles Caldera
2024-10-09 | Valles Caldera
Department staff will work a wildlife booth and also provide a guest speaker at Valles Caldera.

National Night Out
2024-10-08 18:00 - 21:00 | Roosevelt County Fair Grounds
Meet a local Law Enforcement Officer and first responders at the Roosevelt County Fair Grounds.

NASP - Basic Archery Instructor Certification Workshop
2024-10-07 08:30 - 12:30 | Bel Air Elementary JROTC Offices
This workshop is for certification as a Basic Archery Instructor for participation in the National Archery in the Schools Program. The workshop follows a hybrid learning model with both online and in-person instruction. All equipment is provide for training purposes. Register online at www.naspbai.org.
Register online at www.naspbai.org

Hunter Education
2024-10-06 09:00 - 17:00, 2024-10-05 09:00 - 17:00 | Clovis Wing Shooting Center, 726 County Rd 17, Clovis, New Mexico
This course is open to students of any age seeking Hunter Education certification to meet hunting requirements in New Mexico. This course is an instructor-led, student course that incorporates lecture, video, break-out sessions, review methods and homework to educate students. Students 10 and under must have a parent/adult present with them during class. All students MUST complete the Today’s Hunter student manual homework before participating in class. Students can pick up a free hard copy manual at Clovis Wing Shooting Center, 726 County Rd. 17, Clovis, NM 88101. The manual can also be downloaded for free at, www.hunter-ed.com/newmexico/manual/. Students are required to turn in their completed manual worksheets upon arrival to class.

A.I.M. Archery in Motion 3-D Archery Tournament
2024-10-05 08:30 - 15:00 | Department of Wildlife Santa Fe Office, 1 Wildlife Way,, Santa Fe, New Mexico
Archers will compete throughout a one-half mile walking range, shooting at 15 life-sized animal targets. This event is open to youths through adult Bring your own equipment or we will have loaner equipment for you. Three flight times – 8:30 a.m., 10:30 a.m., and 12:30 a.m.

United World College - Storrie Lake
2024-10-04 12:30 - 16:30 | Storrie Lake
NMDGF will partner with United Wold College at Storrie Lake with a high school economics class. Students will explore sustainable economic growth and development and spend the afternoon at Storrie Lake learning about fishing. The students will go through interactive onboarding segment that provides a high-level overview of angling essentials tailored to the age group of the participants. Topics covered include fish species/anatomy, habitat, diet, understanding fishing gear, tying knots, safety and so on. Following that segment, participants will immediately put their new-found knowledge to practice.

Registration not applicable and not open to the public; however, additional details can be provided by contacting mathewgonzales@aol.com

Fishing with Santa Fe Home School Community
2024-10-03 10:00 - 14:00 | Cowell’s Pond, New Mexico
The New Mexico Department of Game and Fish Aquatic Education program will be fishing, and doing an aquatic insect lab with Santa Fe Home School Community on October 3, 2024 at Cowell’s Pond and the Pecos River.

Fishing with Nature Ninos
2024-10-03 09:00 - 14:00, 2024-10-01 09:00 - 14:00 | Tingley Beach, Albuquerque, New Mexico
The New Mexico Department of Game and Fish will be assisting Nature Ninos with fishing at Tingley Beach on October 1 and on October 3, 2024. We will be fishing with Robert F. Kennedy Charter Middle School, Albuquerque, NM. There will be approximately 20 participants.

Nature Niños "Investigating the Outdoors" Class 1 & 2
2024-10-01 09:00 - 16:00 | Liam Knight Pond, Corrales, New Mexico
A fishing day, in two sessions, will be held for The Nature Niños “Investigating the Outdoors” (ITO) class. Age: 9-16-year-olds, who will learn, explore, and connect with our local nature spaces and grow their outdoor passions. Today’s class will cover basic fishing skills (knot tying, casting and catch-and-release). Additionally, angling essentials, such as fish species/anatomy, habitat, diet, understanding fishing gear and safety will be covered,
Additional details for ITO can be found https://www.natureninos.org/investigating-the-outdoors/

Eastern New Mexico State Fair
2024-09-30 - 2024-10-05 | Roswell Fair Grounds, Roswell, New Mexico
Department staff will participate in the parade on Main Street on Monday and be on the fairgrounds with the poach coach.

Hunter Education
2024-09-29 09:00 - 17:30, 2024-09-28 09:00 - 17:30 | Mescalero Conservation Office, 278 Pine Street, Mescalero, New Mexico
This course is open to students of any age seeking hunter education certification to meet hunting requirements in New Mexico. This course is an instructor-led, student course that incorporates lecture, video, hands-on break-out sessions, review methods and homework to educate students. Students 10 and under must have a parent or adult present with them during class. All registered students MUST complete the Today’s Hunter student manual homework before participating in class. The manual can be downloaded for free at, www.hunter-ed.com/newmexico/manual/ or students can pick up a free hard copy manual at Mescalero Conservation Office, 278 Pine Street, Mescalero, NM. Students are required to turn in their completed manual worksheets upon arrival to class.

Registration opens on Sept. 9, at 9 a.m. and is conducted online through the students Customer Id Number (CIN) Account. Once in the account, click on Hunter Education then click the Register for Hunter Ed Classes button and follow the prompts.

Free Fishing Weekend
2024-09-29, 2024-09-28
Sept. 28-29 is National Hunting and Fishing Day, and here in New Mexico, it is also Free Fishing WEEKEND! Anyone can fish on public waters without a fishing license during these days. All other regulations apply.

Village of Pecos Free Fishing Day Derby
2024-09-28 07:00 - 12:00 | Monastery Lake
New Mexico Department of Game and Fish Aquatic Education program staff will be working at the Village of Pecos’ Free Fishing Day Derby. The Department will be loaning fishing gear, tackle and bait to participants who do not have equipment.

Village of Pecos Free Fishing Day Derby
2024-09-28 07:00 - 12:00 | Monastery Lake
The New Mexico Department of Game and Fish Aquatic Education program will be working the Village of Pecos Free Fishing Day Derby. The Department will be loaning fishing gear, tackle and bait to participants who do not have equipment.

NE Highlands University Transition Fair
2024-09-26 08:30 - 12:30 | Highlands University Ballroom
The Department will be hosting at table at the New Mexico Highlands Transition Fair to discuss with prospective employees and provide valuable resources for students with colleges, armed services, service providers, behavioral health specialists, and employers and outreach programs to explore available resource and opportunities. While no individuals are excluded from attending the Transition Fair, its focus is to educate and assist individuals with disabilities.

Wild turkey presentations
2024-09-24 00:08 - 13:50 | V. Sue Cleveland High School, Rio Rancho, New Mexico
Department staff will be giving two presentations on wild turkeys to wildlife students at V. Sue Cleveland High School. This event is closed to the public.
