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Officer of the Month 

Last Updated: 03/26/2012

Officer Overby surveying for elk
Officer Overby surveying the area for elk

Name:

Manuel Overby

Duty Station:

Questa/Red River

Special Area of Responsibility/Game Mgmt Units:

53

Education:

Bachelor of Science in Agriculture

Length of Service:

13+ years

Specialty or Interest:

Bear/human conflicts and court procedures

Current Projects/Assignments:

Attending training about wildlife and human conflicts

Best Thing About the Job:

Diversity and autonomy

Most Common Question People Have:

“Where’s the fish?”

Answer:

Fishing is good at different times of the year for different species in the Rio Grande.  In the Questa area, the best fishing holes require a bit of a hike but you’ll find that it’s worth it in the end.

Contact Information:

 Phone 575-741-1420 or email manuel.overby@state.nm.us

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