NMDGF Conservation News
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Snake Country Survival Guide
Sonoran whipsnake. (Advocates for Snake Preservation) How can we benefit from having a snake in our neighborhood or backyard? What can we do to make it safer to have venomous snakes near our homes? These are some of the questions that the Advocates for Snake Preservation (ASP) are trying to help members of the public answer with the support of the Share with Wildlife program. They have developed a suite of online resources useful to New Mexicans who have snakes as neighbors. There are over 50 species of snakes found in New Mexico, only 10 of which are venomous. Snakes provide important ecosystem services, including preying on other animals that can carry diseases that impact humans and their pets, including plague and lyme disease. They also prey on animals that may cause damage to your home or car (i.e., small mammals). Seven of the snakes found in [...]
Rio Rancho Archer Takes Top Honors at the National Archery in the Schools Program 2023 Western Nationals Championship
ALBUQUERQUE – In March, 85 New Mexico youth archers competing at the 2023 New Mexico National Archery in the School Program (NASP) State Championship qualified to participate in the Western Nationals Championship. Almost two thousand youth archers from 25 states competed for individual and team awards at the NASP Western Nationals Championship held at the Mountain America Center in Sandy, Utah, April 28-29, 2023. Bell Savary, a fifth grader from Maggie Cordova Elementary School in Rio Rancho, won the elementary bullseye division by earning a score of 275 out of 300. Savary outcompeted 182 elementary females for the first-ever NASP national title won by a youth representing New Mexico. Other New Mexico archers earning top-10 status were: Aiden McConnell from Southwest Aeronautics, Mathematics and Science (SAMS) Academy won fifth place in the high school male division with 290 points; Ashlynn McGinnis from Red Mountain Middle School won third place [...]
Bill Evans Lake Project Nears Completion
Your Content Goes Here New Mexico Department of Game and FishPublic contact, Information Center: 888-248-6866Media contact, Darren Vaughan: 505-476-8027darren.vaughan@dgf.nm.gov GRANT COUNTY – Bill Evans Lake, located approximately eight miles south of Cliff, is now open to the public as work to improve boater access and fishing opportunities nears completion. The New Mexico Department of Game and Fish has installed a new boat ramp and fishing access points, as well as improved road access on the north side of the lake. The old boat ramp has been modified to provide better access for non-motorized watercraft, and several fishing jetties were also added. Please note that the new boat ramp will remain closed until the water level comes up enough for boats to launch safely – likely in June – at which time the new boat dock will be installed. The project cost approximately $800,000, with funding coming from license sales [...]
Bill Evans Lake Project Nears Completion
New Mexico Department of Game and FishPublic contact, Information Center: 888-248-6866Media contact, Darren Vaughan: 505-476-8027darren.vaughan@dgf.nm.gov GRANT COUNTY – Bill Evans Lake, located approximately eight miles south of Cliff, is now open to the public as work to improve boater access and fishing opportunities nears completion. The New Mexico Department of Game and Fish has installed a new boat ramp and fishing access points, as well as improved road access on the north side of the lake. The old boat ramp has been modified to provide better access for non-motorized watercraft, and several fishing jetties were also added. Please note that the new boat ramp will remain closed until the water level comes up enough for boats to launch safely – likely in June – at which time the new boat dock will be installed. The project cost approximately $800,000, with funding coming from license sales as well as Sportfish [...]
Migratory game bird rule topic of public meeting
New Mexico Department of Game and Fish Public contact, Information Center: 888-248-6866 Media contact, Darren Vaughan: 505-476-8027 darren.vaughan@dgf.nm.gov FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE, APRIL 13, 2023 Migratory game bird rule topic of public meeting ALBUQUERQUE – The New Mexico Department of Game and Fish has scheduled a public meeting to discuss proposed revisions to the Migratory Game Bird Rule (19.31.6 NMAC). Members of the public are invited to attend this hybrid public meeting to learn about proposed revisions and provide comments: April 26, 2023, Albuquerque, 6:30 p.m. Attend in person at 7816 Alamo Rd, NW, Albuquerque, New Mexico Register in advance to attend virtually The proposed revisions were opened for consideration at the Jan. 27, 2023, State Game Commission meeting. Proposed revisions can be found at: https://www.wildlife.state.nm.us/commission/proposals-under-consideration/. In addition to the meeting above, comments on the proposed revisions can be provided by mail: New Mexico Department of Game and Fish; Attn: Migratory [...]