Oct
2
Sun
Southern New Mexico State Fair – NMDGF Booth @ Southern New Mexico State Fairgrounds
Oct 2 @ 10:00 am – 6:00 pm

NMDGF I&E and OHV staff will be in attendance to help answer questions from the public, inform OHV users about local laws and education programs, and provide living with wildlife/conservation education information.

Oct
14
Fri
State Game Commission Public Meeting @ Las Cruces
Oct 14 @ 9:00 am

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Dec
2
Fri
State Game Commission Public Meeting @ Virtual on Zoom
Dec 2 @ 4:30 pm

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Dec
8
Thu
State Game Commission Public Meeting @ Zoom
Dec 8 @ 4:30 pm

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Jan
12
Thu
**Canceled** State Game Commission Public Meeting @ State Records and Archives
Jan 12 @ 9:00 am

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Jan
27
Fri
State Game Commission Public Meeting (Virtual) @ Virtual on Zoom
Jan 27 @ 9:00 am – 3:00 pm

Game Commission to meet Jan. 27

SANTA FE – The New Mexico State Game Commission will hold a virtual meeting starting at 9 a.m., Friday, Jan. 27. The full agenda, attendee information and additional information will be available on the Department of Game and Fish website.

If you are interested in participating in the meeting and providing comments, you are encouraged to pre-register to attend the meeting on the Zoom Webinar platform. Participants can attend the virtual meeting using a desktop computer, mobile devices such as smartphones and tablets, or by telephone. In addition, there will be a live webcast on the Department’s website for those who wish to only view or listen to the meeting.

If you are an individual with a disability who needs a reader, amplifier, qualified sign language interpreter or any other form of auxiliary aid or service to attend or participate in the meeting, please contact Ryan Darr at 505-476-8027 or ryan.darr@dgf.nm.gov. Public documents, including the agenda and minutes, can be provided in various accessible forms.

Feb
2
Thu
Arizona-New Mexico Chapter of American Fisheries Society
Feb 2 – Feb 4 all-day

NMDGF will be participating at the Arizona-New Mexico Chapter of American Fisheries Society in Farmington, New Mexico. Staff will be participating in a mentor lunch, wildlife/fisheries competition, and attending scientific presentations.

Apr
18
Tue
Law Enforcement Training: Enforcement of the OHV Act @ San Juan County Criminal Justice Training Authority
Apr 18 @ 12:00 pm – 2:00 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 academy cadets, so they can learn the laws on OHV’s in New Mexico.

Apr
28
Fri
State Game Commission Public Meeting @ Roswell
Apr 28 @ 9:00 am

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May
4
Thu
Law Enforcement Training: Off-Highway Vehicle/ATV Safe Patrol Operation @ Del Norte Gun Club
May 4 @ 9:00 am – 5:00 pm

*THIS LAW ENFORCEMENT 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 BCSO for a couple of their officers, and was opened up to NMDGF officers.

May
19
Fri
State Game Commission Public Meeting (MEETING POSTPONED) @ Santa Fe
May 19 @ 9:00 am

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May
24
Wed
Law Enforcement Training: Enforcement of the OHV Act @ Bernalillo County Sheriff's Department (BCSO)
May 24 @ 10:00 am – 12:00 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 BCSO officers so they can learn the laws on OHV’s in New Mexico. Traffic and open space units will be attending.

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.

School Event: Wildlife Presentation at Carroll Elementary @ Carroll Elementary
May 31 @ 9:00 am – 11:00 am

**THIS SCHOOL EVENT IS CLOSED TO THE PUBLIC**

NMDGF will be giving a wildlife presentation at Carroll Elementary.

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
1
Sat
Rio Costilla Cutthroat Trout Celebration @ Rio Costilla Comanche Creek and Shuree Ponds
Jul 1 @ 10:00 am – 5:00 pm

The Department and our partners have completed the final stages of an over 40-year project restoring Rio Grande cutthroat trout, our state fish, to approximately 120 miles of stream, 10 lakes, and one reservoir near Costilla, New Mexico. This project ensures the long-term persistence of New Mexico’s state fish on the landscape in the face of our changing climate and will provide exceptional outdoor recreation for New Mexico anglers and tourism opportunities now and into the future.

On Saturday, July 1, 2023, we will be teaming up with our partners at the U.S. Forest Service, various non-profit organizations and area private landowners to host a “grand reveal” event to officially welcome the public to their improved recreation area. The event will begin at 10 a.m. with a ribbon-cutting ceremony featuring speeches from project partners and elected officials to welcome attendees and media to the event and to share information about the project and its benefits.

Following this introduction, the Department will be stocking additional catchable-size Rio Grande cutthroat trout along the Rio Costilla and Comanche Creek to boost fishing opportunity for this event and the Fourth of July weekend. The partners will simultaneously host a youth and family angler-education expo at the adjacent Shuree Ponds. The expo will include youth angler education with live fishing, informational booths and exhibits running until 5 p.m.

The media is invited to attend this event. For media questions, please contact Darren Vaughan, communications director, at 505-476-8027 or by email at Darren.Vaughan@dgf.nm.gov. The general public is also encouraged to contact the NMDGF Information Center at 888-248-6866 with any questions.

Map of Location

Jul
21
Fri
State Game Commission Public Meeting @ Albuquerque or Virtual
Jul 21 @ 9:00 am

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Jul
29
Sat
Sierra Blanca Archery Shoot @ Moon Mountain Disc Gold Course
Jul 29 @ 8:00 am – 11:00 am

This will be a 3D archery shoot competition where youth will compete for prizes such as belt buckles and bows. There will also be a team (duo) competition where an adult and a youth pair up and compete against other teams for belt buckles. Archery equipment will be provided. Individuals can use their own equipment for fun but in order to compete for prizes they have to use our equipment. Food and drinks will be provided.

No registration. Need to finish shooting by 11 a.m.

Aug
17
Thu
NASP – Basic Archery Instructor Certification Workshop @ Hoover Middle School
Aug 17 @ 4:30 pm – 8:30 pm

This workshop is for certification as a Basic Archery Instructor for participation in the National Archery in the Schools Program. The workshop follows a hybrid-learning model with both online and in-person instruction.  All equipment is provide for training purposes.  Register online at www.naspbai.org.

Elk Calling @ Albuquerque, NM
Aug 17 @ 5:00 pm

NMDGF Con Ed program will be assisting with an elk calling demonstration at Lava Rock Brewery.  Please contact the location for more information.

Aug
25
Fri
State Game Commission Public Meeting @ Raton
Aug 25 @ 9:00 am

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Aug
26
Sat
Bear Fest @ PEEC Nature Center
Aug 26 @ 10:00 am – 2:00 pm

NMDGF will work a booth at the Bear Fest.

Registration Details:
Please email Kristen for more information.