NMDGF Education News
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Department of Game and Fish employees lauded for their work
New Mexico Department of Game and Fish Public contact, Information Center: (888) 248-6866 Media contact: Karl Moffatt: (505) 476-8007 karl.moffatt@state.nm.us FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE, June 30, 2016: Department of Game and Fish employees lauded for their work SANTA FE – New Mexico Department of Game and Fish employees were recognized for outstanding job performance at a recent meeting of the State Game Commission in Santa Rosa. Employees of the department’s six fish hatcheries were recognized at the commission’s June 23 meeting for their combined effort to provide plenty of fish for anglers to catch. Also noted was a new hatchery program which produces bigger trout that has proven popular with many anglers. Roddy Gallegos, the department’s assistant chief of fisheries, was recognized for his leadership and oversight of hatchery staff implementing the program. Other employees recognized for outstanding job performance in their fields were: George Farmer, a wildlife specialist and conservation [...]
Opportunity in Roswell for youths to catch memories of a lifetime
New Mexico Department of Game and Fish Public contact, Information Center: (888) 248-6866 Media contact: Zen Mocarski, (505) 476-8013 zenon.mocarski@state.nm.us FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE, JUNE 2, 2016: Opportunity in Roswell for youths to catch memories of a lifetime ROSWELL – A hook, a line and a little bait will replace computers, cell phones and television as parents and children take home memories that will last a lifetime. Saturday, June 4, from 8 a.m. to noon, New Mexico Department of Game and Fish personnel will host Outdoor Adventure Day at the Spring River Park and Zoo children’s fishing pond. The event is free and open to youths ages 11 and younger. Registration begins at 7:30 a.m. and continues throughout the duration of the event. The first 100 to register will receive free t-shirts. The event is sponsored by the Department of Game and Fish, Safari Club International, Spring River Zoo and the [...]
Game and Fish archery coordinator to be honored
New Mexico Department of Game and Fish Public contact, Information Center: (888) 248-6866 Media contact: Karl Moffatt: (505) 476-8007 karl.moffatt@state.nm.us FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE, May 9, 2016: Game and Fish archery coordinator to be honored SANTA FE – When more than 800 people visit a city, local businesses benefit. Brian Guzman, archery coordinator for the New Mexico Department of Game and Fish, is being honored as a “Meeting Hero” for his work in organizing the March National Archery in Schools Program (NASP) New Mexico State Championship Tournament at the Albuquerque Convention and Visitors Bureau (ACVB) in downtown Albuquerque. Guzman is to be recognized at ACVB’s 2016 annual meeting at 9 a.m., May 12. The breakfast presentation will be at the Albuquerque Convention Center, 401 Second St. NW, in Albuquerque. Guzman, with support from department staff and volunteers, coordinated the March archery tournament, which is [...]
Special hunter education camp offered at Philmont Scout Ranch near Cimarron
New Mexico Department of Game and Fish Public contact: Information Center (888)-248-6866 Media contact: Jennifer Morgan, (505) 222-4722 Jennifer.morgan@state.nm.us FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE, March 22, 2016: Special hunter education camp offered at Philmont Scout Ranch near Cimarron CIMARRON – The New Mexico Department of Game and Fish is offering a special hunter education camp where youths can receive hands-on training and earn their hunter education certification. The camp is open to youths ages 11 to 17 who are accompanied by a registered, responsible adult. It will be conducted the weekend of April 29 – May 1 at the Philmont Scout Ranch near Cimarron. Lodging and meals are free and all equipment is provided. Registration opens March 24. Participants must complete and return the registration form available at www.wildlife.state.nm.us/education/hunter-education/ by 5 p.m. April 7 to be eligible. Slots will be filled on a first-come, first-served basis. The department is hosting the camp [...]
National Archery in the Schools tournament draws record crowd
New Mexico Department of Game and Fish Public contact: Information Center (888)-248-6866 Media contact: Karl Moffatt (505) 476-8007 karl.moffatt@state.nm.us FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE, March 15, 2016: National Archery in the Schools tournament draws record crowd ALBUQUERQUE – More than 900 archers competed at the fifth annual National Archery in the Schools (NASP) State Tournament March 12 at the Albuquerque Convention Center. “This sport is growing in popularity each and every year,” said Craig Sanchez, assistant chief of education for the New Mexico Department of Game and Fish. “It’s fun, anyone can participate and it teaches discipline and focus.” Tournament participation grew by 15 percent over last year and reflects the popularity of the sport, Sanchez said. Cody Paris of Aztec High School scored 289 of a possible 300 points with 22 bullseyes to take first place among male high school competitors. Anne Rolsma of AIMS@UNM was the top female high school [...]