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
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.

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

Visit Commission Meetings & Agendas for more information.

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.

Sep
7
Thu
New Mexico State Fair Exhibit @ Natural Resources Building at Expo New Mexico
Sep 7 @ 10:00 am – Sep 17 @ 6:00 pm

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

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
21
Thu
Law Enforcement Event: Enforcement of the OHV Act training @ Deming Police Department & Luna County Sheriff's Office
Sep 21 @ 1:00 pm – Sep 22 @ 2:00 pm

*This law-enforcement event is closed to the general 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 DPD & LCSO so they can learn the laws on OHV’s in New Mexico as per grant agreement.

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.

Oct
23
Mon
Rio Rancho Children’s Water Festival @ Rio Rancho Special Events Center
Oct 23 @ 10:00 am – 12:00 pm

*This school event is closed to the general public.

The NMDGF Aquatic Education program will be participating in the annual Rio Rancho Children’s Water Festival.  Aquatic Education staff will be running the casting skills station for up to 25 fifth grade students at a time. The casting skills station will be one of four activity stations at the festival, and students will rotate and participate in all four stations.

Oct
24
Tue
Rio Rancho Children’s Water Festival @ Rio Rancho Special Events Center
Oct 24 @ 10:00 am – 12:00 pm

*This school event is closed to the general public.

The NMDGF Aquatic Education program will be participating in the annual Rio Rancho Children’s Water Festival.  Aquatic Education staff will be running the casting skills station for up to 25 fifth grade students at a time. The casting skills station will be one of four activity stations at the festival, and students will rotate and participate in all four stations.

Oct
25
Wed
Law Enforcement Event: Enforcement of the OHV Act training @ San Juan County Criminal Justice Training Authority
Oct 25 @ 12:00 pm – 2:00 pm

*This law-enforcement event is closed to the general 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.

Oct
27
Fri
State Game Commission Public Meeting @ Farmington
Oct 27 @ 9:00 am

Visit Commission Meetings & Agendas for more information.

Dec
5
Tue
Prairie Partners 2023
Dec 5 @ 9:00 am – 4:00 pm

NMDGF will be participating at the Prairie Partners event in Tucumcari, New Mexico.

Registration Details: 

Please contact Anne Nelson at ellanoestacadored@gmail.com

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
15
Fri
Application Period Deadline; Citizen Advisory Committee for the Habitat Stamp Program
Dec 15 all-day

The New Mexico Department of Game and Fish (NMDGF) is accepting applications from the public to be appointed by the State Game Commission to the Habitat Stamp Program Citizen Advisory Committee (CAC). The CAC represents the Habitat Stamp Program as a volunteer working group with the NMDGF. Members of the CAC work with program and project managers from the NMDGF, Bureau of Land Management (BLM), and US Forest Service (USFS) to represent New Mexico public interest as it pertains to fish and wildlife habitat restoration projects that occur on BLM and USFS lands throughout New Mexico.

· The deadline to apply is December 15th, 2023 at 5pm MST

The application form, as well as information about the Habitat Stamp Program and Citizen Advisory Committee is available on the NMDGF webpage,

Questions and completed applications can be submitted by email: 2024CAC@dgf.nm.gov

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.