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Go fishing for free Saturday, June 4.

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 30, 2016: Go fishing for free Saturday, June 4. SANTA FE – Anglers can fish for free in New Mexico on Saturday, June 4, as the state celebrates National Boating and Fishing Week. “Fishing is one of our state’s great cultural traditions,” said Eric Frey, sportfish program manager for the New Mexico Department of Game and Fish. “And it’s one of the best ways to get kids outdoors.” Anyone can fish for free in public fishing waters throughout the state Saturday, June 4, but everyone must observe bag limits and all other rules and regulations. For more information, please visit www.wildlife.state.nm.us. Kids can learn to fish at the annual, free fishing derby on the Santa Fe River at the intersection of East Alameda and Old Santa [...]

May 30, 2016|

Expect inspections this boating season as state battles aquatic invasive species

New Mexico Department of Game and Fish Public contact: James Dominguez (505) 476-8163 james.dominguez@state.nm.us Media contact: Karl Moffatt (505) 476-8007 karl.moffatt@state.nm.us FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE, May 26, 2016: Expect inspections this boating season as state battles aquatic invasive species SANTA FE – Boaters can expect to encounter inspection stations at New Mexico lakes this summer as we continue to keep aquatic invasive species out of the state’s waters. “We appreciate the boating public’s cooperation in our fight to prevent destructive invasive species such as zebra and quagga mussels from infecting our waterways,” said James Dominiguez, aquatic invasive species coordinator for the New Mexico Department of Game and Fish. Largely due to mandatory inspection stations, New Mexico remains free of zebra or quagga mussel infestation but is surrounded by states where the invasive species have taken root. The mussels can attach to boats and grow quickly, leading to encrusted equipment and clogged [...]

May 26, 2016|

Application seeking temporary halt of wolf releases moved to federal district court

New Mexico Department of Game and Fish Public contact, Information Center: (888) 248-6866 Media contact: Lance Cherry: (505) 476-8003 lance.cherry@state.nm.us FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE, MAY 17, 2016: Application seeking temporary halt of wolf releases moved to federal district court LAS CRUCES – In an effort to thwart the New Mexico Department of Game and Fish, the United States Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) removed the department’s application to temporarily halt future Mexican wolf releases into New Mexico from state to federal court late Friday. The department’s application alleges the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) ignored state and federal laws last month by importing and releasing two Mexican wolves without first obtaining required state permits. Under New Mexico law, the importation and release of non-domesticated animals requires a permit from the department and federal law instructs the USFWS to consult with the states and obtain necessary permits before releasing wildlife. “Although [...]

May 17, 2016|

Department takes action to stop USFWS from ignoring federal and state law

New Mexico Department of Game and Fish Public contact, Information Center: (888) 248-6866 Media contact: Chris Chadwick: (505) 660-5343 christopher.chadwick@state.nm.us FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE, MAY 13, 2016: Department takes action to stop USFWS from ignoring federal and state law RESERVE – Yesterday, the New Mexico Department of Game and Fish sought a temporary restraining order in the 7th Judicial District Court requiring the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) to comply with state and federal laws, obligating them to obtain state authorization before releasing wildlife, including Mexican gray wolves, in New Mexico. “The USFWS decision to move forward with unpermitted and illegal releases of wildlife into New Mexico demonstrates a disregard for our state’s sovereignty,” said Department Director Alexandra Sandoval. “We have a responsibility to uphold the laws of our state and ensure the USFWS complies with applicable state and federal law. We intend to take those actions necessary to ensure [...]

May 13, 2016|

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 [...]

May 9, 2016|

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