Commission News

New Mexico Department of Game and Fish Media contact: Rachel Shockley, (505) 476-8071 Public contact: (888) 248-6866 Rachel.shockley@state.nm.us FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE, APRIL 3, 2014: GAME COMMISSION NAMES FINALISTS FOR NEXT GAME AND FISH DIRECTOR ALBUQUERQUE – The New Mexico State Game Commission announced Thursday, after more than three hours of deliberation, a list of four finalists for the director position of the Department of Game and Fish. The finalists are: • Edward "Ted" Koch, employed by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. He holds a master's degree in zoology and a bachelor's degree in biology. • Brian Wakeling, employed by the Arizona Game and Fish Department. He holds a master's degree in environmental resources and a bachelor's degree in wildlife biology. • Alexandra J. Sandoval, employed by the New Mexico Department of Game and Fish. She holds a master's degree in business administration and a bachelor's degree in wildlife management. [...]

New Mexico Department of Game and Fish Media contact: Rachel Shockley, (505) 476-8071 Rachel.shockley@state.nm.us FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE, FEB. 17, 2014: CHAIRMAN RESIGNS FROM STATE GAME COMMISSION SANTA FE – Scott Bidegain, chairman of the New Mexico Game Commission, tendered his resignation from the commission over the weekend. Bidegain represents Game Commission District 4. In his resignation letter, Bidegain stated: “I am honored to have served on the commission and as its chair. Unfortunately, I was present during a hunting incident earlier this month that will result in charges being filed shortly. I believe that it is in the best interest of the Commission and the Department that I step down at this time. I think you should be proud to know that throughout this incident, the officers at the Department acted honorably and professionally.” Department conservation officers diligently pursue all wildlife violations in their efforts to protect and conserve the state’s [...]