Apr
22
Sat
ATV Safety Class @ Village of Los Lunas River Park
Apr 22 @ 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

Apr
30
Sun
Trees Lake Outdoor Adventure Day @ Trees Lake
Apr 30 @ 9:00 am – 2:00 pm

The New Mexico Department of Game and Fish’s aquatic education program will participate in Outdoor Adventure Day, scheduled for April 30 at Trees Lake in Deming. The event is open to youth ages 5-15. Families are welcome. Registration details can be found at www.natureninos.org . NMDGF staff will be working at the fishing station, with other stations available including archery, wildlife calls, a wildlife identification station and a waterfowl identification station.

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.

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.