May
6
Sat
ATV Safety Class @ Village of Los Lunas River Park
May 6 @ 8:00 am – 12:00 pm

The New Mexico Department of Game and Fish Off-Highway Vehicle Program presents an ATV safety class provided by the Village of Los Lunas Open Space Division. Students earn the safety permit required for off-highway vehicle operators under the age of 18 years.

ATVs and safety gear are available for use during the class.

Space is limited – all students must have a free account with the Department of Game and Fish (https://onlinesales.wildlife.state.nm.us/). Students must be at least 6 years of age.

Partner URL: https://www.loslunasnm.gov/121/Open-Space-Division

Grant County Outdoor Show @ Bear Canyon Lake
May 6 @ 10:30 am – 5:30 pm

Event provided by NMDGF conservation officers in the Silver City District to introduce various outdoor activities to the public. Pellet gun basic shooting skills, basic archery skills, OHV simulator (stationary ATV used to teach folks how to ride an ATV safely), poach coach with big game cases from the past, how to live with critters and education on depredation issues, wildlife rehabilitation with live animals and education, learning how to cast with prizes given for accurate casts, USFS-fire prevention. Also, channel catfish will be stocked so bring your fishing tackle and fishing licenses. In addition, snacks and cold drinks will be sold by a local food truck.

May
26
Fri
Law Enforcement Training: Enforcement of the OHV Act @ Aztec Police Department
May 26 @ 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm

**THIS LAW ENFORCEMENT TRAINING EVENT IS CLOSED TO THE PUBLIC**

The New Mexico Department of Game and Fish Off-Highway Vehicle Program presents a class on enforcement of the Off-Highway Vehicle Act to Aztec Police Department officers so they can learn the laws on OHV’s in New Mexico.

May
31
Wed
Law Enforcement Event: Recreational Off-Road Vehicle (ROV) Training @ Montessa Park
May 31 @ 9:00 am – 5:00 pm

***RESCHEDULED FROM 5/31***

The New Mexico Department of Game and Fish Off-Highway Vehicle Program presents a class on ROV safe-operation training for Bernalillo County Sheriff’s Department deputies. BCSO open space requested training on ROV due to the purchase of new machines.

Registration Details: This law enforcement training is closed to the general public.

Law Enforcement Training: Recreational Off-Road Vehicle (ROV) @ Montessa Park
May 31 @ 9:00 am – 5:00 pm

**THIS LAW ENFORCEMENT TRAINING IS CLOSED TO THE PUBLIC**

The New Mexico Department of Game and Fish Off-Highway Vehicle Program presents a class on ROV safe operation training for Bernalillo County Sheriff’s Department deputies. BCSO open space requested training on ROVS due to the purchase of new machines.

Jun
5
Mon
Law Enforcement Training: Enforcement of the OHV Act @ New Mexico Game and Fish Northwest Area Office, Albuquerque, New Mexico
Jun 5 @ 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm

**THIS LAW ENFORCEMENT TRAINING EVENT IS CLOSED TO THE PUBLIC**

The New Mexico Department of Game and Fish Off-Highway Vehicle Program presents a class on enforcement of the Off-Highway Vehicle Act as a refresher to NMDGF district officers.

Jul
7
Fri
ATV Safety Class @ Rio Arriba County Rural Events Center
Jul 7 @ 9:30 am – 3:30 pm

The New Mexico Department of Game and Fish Off-Highway Vehicle Program presents an ATV safety class open to the general public and 4-H participants. Students earn the safety permit required for off-highway vehicle operators under the age of 18.

ATVs and safety gear are available for use during the class. A parent or guardian must remain on site during the class.

Registration Details:

Space is limited – all students must have a free account with the Department of Game and Fish (https://onlinesales.wildlife.state.nm.us/). Students must be at least 6 years of age.

Jul
8
Sat
ATV Safety Class @ Rio Arriba County Rural Events Center
Jul 8 @ 9:30 am – 3:30 pm

The New Mexico Department of Game and Fish Off-Highway Vehicle Program presents an ATV safety class open to the general public and 4-H participants. Students earn the safety permit required for off-highway vehicle operators under the age of 18.

ATVs and safety gear are available for use during the class. A parent or guardian must remain on site during the class.

Registration Details:

Space is limited – all students must have a free account with the Department of Game and Fish (https://onlinesales.wildlife.state.nm.us/). Students must be at least 6 years of age.

Jul
25
Tue
ATV & ROV Training @ Montessa OHV Area
Jul 25 @ 8:00 am – 8:15 am

The New Mexico Department of Game and Fish Off-Highway Vehicle Program presents basic ATV & ROV safe operations to new Conservation Officer recruits.

Jul
26
Wed
ATV & ROV Training @ Montessa OHV Area
Jul 26 @ 8:00 am – 8:15 am

The New Mexico Department of Game and Fish Off-Highway Vehicle Program presents basic ATV & ROV safe operations to new Conservation Officer recruits.

Aug
18
Fri
Recreational Off-Road Vehicle (ROV) Training @ Montessa Park
Aug 18 @ 9:00 am – 5:00 pm

The New Mexico Department of Game and Fish Off-Highway Vehicle Program presents a class on ROV safe operation training for Bernalillo County Sheriff’s Department deputies. BCSO open space requested training on ROV due to the purchase of new machines.

Aug
19
Sat
ATV Safety Class @ Village of Los Lunas River Park
Aug 19 @ 8:00 am – 12:00 pm

The New Mexico Department of Game and Fish Off-Highway Vehicle Program presents an ATV safety class provided by the Village of Los Lunas Open Space Division. Students earn the safety permit required for off-highway vehicle operators under 18 years of age.

ATVs and safety gear are available for use during the class.

Aug
23
Wed
Enforcement of the OHV Act training @ Southeastern NM Law Enforcement Academy
Aug 23 @ 5:30 pm – 7:30 pm

The New Mexico Department of Game and Fish Off-Highway Vehicle Program presents a class on enforcement of the Off Highway Vehicle act to academy cadets so they can learn the laws on OHV’s in New Mexico.

Sep
20
Wed
N3B Los Alamos employee safety day @ Rover Park
Sep 20 @ 12:00 pm – 4:00 pm

Department staff will be on hand to participate and talk about wildlife and tools of a survival pack, along with OHV information.

Sep
23
Sat
Off-Highway Motorcycle Safety Class @ Santa Fe Training Site (contact for location)
Sep 23 @ 9:00 am – 4:00 pm

The New Mexico Department of Game and Fish Off-Highway Vehicle Program presents an off-highway motorcycle safety class open to the general public. Students earn the safety permit required for off-highway vehicle operators under the age of 18 years.

Off-highway motorcycles and safety gear are available for use during the class. A parent or guardian must remain on site during the class.

Space is limited -all students must have a free account with the Department of Game and Fish (https://onlinesales.wildlife.state.nm.us). Students must be at least 6 years of age.

Sep
30
Sat
ATV Safety Class @ City of Albuquerque Shooting Range Park
Sep 30 @ 9:00 am – 3:00 pm

The New Mexico Department of Game and Fish Off-Highway Vehicle Program presents an ATV safety class provided by the Village of Los Lunas Open Space Division. Students earn the safety permit required for off-highway vehicle operators under 18 years of age.

ATVs and safety gear are available for use during the class.

Oct
7
Sat
ATV Safety Class @ NM Departemnt of Transportation
Oct 7 @ 10:00 am – 4:00 pm

The New Mexico Department of Game and Fish Off-Highway Vehicle Program presents an ATV safety class hosted by the New Mexico Department of Transportation Chama Yard. Students earn the safety permit required for off-highway vehicle operators under the age of 18 years.

ATVs and safety gear are available for use during the class.

Registration Details:

Space is limited – all students must have a free account with the Depratment of Game and Fish (https://onlinesales.wildlife.state.nm.us/). Students must be at least 6 years of age.

Oct
21
Sat
ATV Safety Class @ City of Albuquerque Shooting Range Park
Oct 21 @ 9:00 am – 3:00 pm

The New Mexico Department of Game and Fish Off-Highway Vehicle Program presents an ATV safety class provided by the Village of Los Lunas Open Space Division. Students earn the safety permit required for off-highway vehicle operators under 18 years of age.

ATVs and safety gear are available for use during the class.

Dec
8
Fri
Law Enforcement Off-Highway Vehicle/ ATV Safe Patrol Operation @ Del Norte Gun Club
Dec 8 @ 9:00 am – 5:00 pm

**This Law Enforcement Training Event is Closed to the Public**

The New Mexico Department of Game and Fish Off-Highway Vehicle Program presents a class on ATV safe operation for Law Enforcement. Class was requested by BIA for their LEOs and is one of three blocks being put on. This class is rescheduled from the class canceled on Nov. 20, 2023, due to inclement weather.

Dec
21
Thu
Law Enforcement Off-Highway Vehicle/ ATV Safe Patrol Operation @ Southern New Mexico State Fairgrounds Racetrack
Dec 21 @ 9:00 am – 5:00 pm

**This Law Enforcement Training Event is Closed to the Public**

The New Mexico Department of Game and Fish Off-Highway Vehicle Program presents a class on ATV safe operation for Law Enforcement. This class was requested by Sunland Park Police Department.

Dec
22
Fri
Law Enforcement Off-Highway Vehicle/ ATV Safe Patrol Operation @ Southern New Mexico State Fairgrounds Racetrack
Dec 22 @ 9:00 am – 5:00 pm

**This Law Enforcement Training Event is Closed to the Public**

The New Mexico Department of Game and Fish Off-Highway Vehicle Program presents a class on ATV safe operation for Law Enforcement. This class was requested by Sunland Park Police Department.

Jan
3
Wed
Recreational Off-Road Vehicle (ROV) Training @ Montessa Park OHV Area
Jan 3 @ 9:00 am – 5:00 pm

The New Mexico Department of Game and Fish Off-Highway Vehicle Program presents a class on ROV safe operation training for Corrales Police Department officers. CPD requested training on ROV due to the purchase of new machines.

Jan
10
Wed
Recreational Off-Road Vehicle (ROV) Training @ Montessa Park OHV Area
Jan 10 @ 10:00 am – 4:00 pm

The New Mexico Department of Game and Fish Off-Highway Vehicle Program will present a class on ROV safe operation training for Corrales Police Department officers. CPD requested training on ROV due to the purchase of new machines.

Online

Feb
10
Sat
ATV safety class @ Doña Ana County Fairgrounds racetrack
Feb 10 @ 9:30 am – 3:30 pm

The New Mexico Department of Game and Fish Off-Highway Vehicle Program presents an ATV safety class at the old racetrack at the Doña Ana County Fairgrounds, site of the Southern New Mexico State Fair.

Students completing the class receive the safety permit required for off-highway vehicle operators under the age of 18 years on public lands. Students under the age of 18 will also receive a free helmet and goggles.

ATVs and safety gear will be available for use during the class.

Registration Details:

Students must be at least 6 years of age. Space is limited – all students must already have or must create a free account with the Department of Game and Fish (https://onlinesales.wildlife.state.nm.us/), and register prior to the class to ensure that each student will have an age- and size-appropriate training ATV available.