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Department of Game and Fish purchases new property in southeast New Mexico
New Mexico Department of Game and Fish Public contact, Information Center: (888) 248-6866 Media contact: Tristanna Bickford: (505) 476-8027 tristanna.bickford@state.nm.us FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE, SEPT. 24, 2021: Department of Game and Fish purchases new property in southeast New Mexico SANTA FE – On Thursday, September 23 the New Mexico Department of Game and Fish (NMDGF) was joined by members of the State Game Commission, NGL Energy Partners LP, Energy, Minerals and Natural Resources Department Secretary Sarah Cottrell Propst and members of the public to cut the ribbon on a newly purchased property for the benefit of the lesser prairie chicken, other grassland birds, pronghorn and grassland habitats. The acquisition of the Pipkin Ranch, located about 40 miles southeast of Fort Sumner was made possible through a public-private partnership with NGL Energy Partners and funds generated through the sale of fishing and hunting licenses. This 7,500 acre purchase connects two existing Department [...]
Delivering Wildlife-Focused Education Virtually
Following is a selected project highlight from the Share with Wildlife mission to assist all New Mexico wildlife in need, no matter what species. Delivering Wildlife-Focused Education Virtually Santa Fe Public School students birding at Randall Davey Audubon Center in Fall 2019. (Katie Weeks) What is an “adaptation” and how are birds adapted to different environments and to eat different things? What are the key elements of an animal’s “habitat” and how can you make your own backyard more appealing to wildlife? In spring 2021, Audubon Southwest used Share with Wildlife funds to modify existing lessons, that address these questions and more, so that they could be delivered in a virtual format to 2nd through 5th grade students in Santa Fe Public Schools. Audubon Southwest normally delivers their multi-lesson Outdoor Field Science curriculum both in person at schools and over the course of two field trips to the [...]
Public Meeting: Habitat Stamp Program Citizen Advisory Committee to Discuss Maintenance Projects
New Mexico Department of Game and Fish Public contact, Information Center: (888) 248-6866 Media contact, Tristanna Bickford: (505) 476-8027 tristanna.bickford@state.nm.us FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE, AUG. 26, 2021: Public Meeting: Habitat Stamp Program Citizen Advisory Committee to Discuss Maintenance Projects The New Mexico Department of Game and Fish has scheduled a public meeting for the Citizen Advisory Committee to discuss Habitat Stamp Program maintenance activities. Members of the public are invited to attend this virtual meeting to provide feedback and ask questions. The virtual meeting will be held September 2 at 5:30 p.m. Register for the virtual meeting. Information about how to attend and participate in this meeting will be available on the Department's webpage. Comments can be provided by mail: New Mexico Department of Game and Fish, Attn: Habitat Stamp Program Manager, P.O. Box 25112, Santa Fe, NM 87504; or by email to Daniel.Lusk@state.nm.us or in person at the meeting listed [...]
Learning About Species Needs and Interactions in the Chihuahuan Desert
Following is a selected project highlight from the Share with Wildlife mission to assist all New Mexico wildlife in need, no matter what species. Learning About Species Needs and Interactions in the Chihuahuan Desert Students participate in block tower activity. (Ryan Pemberton) What kinds of resources do burrowing owls and prairie dogs need to survive in the Chihuahuan Desert? What sort of materials can be used to construct artificial burrows for burrowing owls? What sort of impacts do natural and human-caused environmental changes have on the strength and stability of an ecosystem? What sort of restoration actions could be taken to improve local habitat for the black-tailed prairie dog? These are all questions that the Asombro Institute for Science Education in Las Cruces is working with students in southern New Mexico to answer. They are also bringing back fun childhood games like “telephone” to keep things fun! Asombro, [...]
Public Meeting: Habitat Stamp Program Citizen Advisory Committee to Discuss Maintenance Projects
New Mexico Department of Game and Fish Public contact, Information Center: (888) 248-6866 Media contact, Tristanna Bickford: (505) 476-8027 tristanna.bickford@state.nm.us FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE, JULY 19, 2021: Public Meeting: Habitat Stamp Program Citizen Advisory Committee to Discuss Maintenance Projects The New Mexico Department of Game and Fish has scheduled a public meeting for Citizen Advisory Committee to discuss Habitat Stamp Program maintenance activities. Members of the public are invited to attend this virtual meeting to provide feedback and ask questions. The virtual meeting will be held July 27th at 5:30pm. Information about how to attend and participate in this meeting will be available on the Department's webpage. Comments can be provided by mail: New Mexico Department of Game and Fish, Attn: Habitat Stamp Program Manager, P.O. Box 25112, Santa Fe, NM 87504; or by email to Daniel.Lusk@state.nm.us or in person at the meeting listed above. ###