The NMDGF Aquatic Education program will be fishing with 30 youth, ages 12 – 17 from Jemez Pueblo as part of thier Youth Development Day Program. Adult chaperones and Jemez tribal police will be assisting. The NMDGF Aquatic Education staff will be on hand to teach the kids how to tie a fishing knot, set up a fishing rig and practice casting skills before fishing.
Youth archers will shoot a 10-target, walking, 3-D range utilizing a Genesis bow. Equipment will be provided if needed.
Registration Details:
80 Total – Registration is limited to students with prior NASP experience. Contact Bruce Atencio at Bruce.Atencio@dgf.nm.gov to register.
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.
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*This school event is closed to the general public*
NMDGF will be giving six wildlife presentations to criminal justice students at V. Sue Cleveland High School.
This School Event is Closed to the Public.
Students in kindergarten through fourth grade will spend the afternoon learning about animal diversity and identification. Department staff will be present with educational materials in support of this event.
**This School Event is Closed to the General Public**
NMDGF will be participating at a Career Day at Arroyo del Oso Elementary School.
The Department’s annual exhibit at the New Mexico State Fair will be open to fair attendees Sept. 7-17 from 10 a.m.-6 p.m., featuring live fish species and educational displays. Department staff will also be on hand to answer questions from the public.
Additional Contacts:
Name: Ryan Darr
Email: ryan.darr@dgf.nm.gov
Phone Number: 505-239-2770
Name: Valente Meza
Email: valente.meza@dgf.nm.gov
*This school event is closed to the general public* NMDGF will be giving two presentations to 3rd graders at Katherine Gallegos Elementary.