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New Mexico Department of Game and Fish Press Releases

361 Press Releases
  • Published on December 12, 2024 - 20:39 GMT

    Monastery Lake Closed

    SANTA FE – Monastery Lake, near Pecos, has been closed to fishing until further notice due to unsafe ice conditions. Ice fishing is not allowed at the Benedictine Monastery lake that is leased through the Department’s Open Gate program. A layer of ice has …

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  • Published on December 12, 2024 - 20:32 GMT

    Monastery Lake Closed

    SANTA FE – Monastery Lake, near Pecos, has been closed to fishing until further notice due to unsafe ice conditions. Ice fishing is not allowed at the Benedictine Monastery lake that is leased through the Department’s Open Gate program. A layer of ice has …

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  • Published on October 30, 2024 - 21:38 GMT

    Off-highway vehicle education and trail safety, overtime grant awards announced

    SANTA FE – The New Mexico Department of Game and Fish Off-Highway Vehicle (OHV) Program is pleased to announce the following 2024-2025 grant cycle awards totaling $162,700:  OHV Education and Trail Safety Grants – $20,000 to Region II Emergency Medical …

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  • Published on October 22, 2024 - 20:53 GMT

    Gila monster license plates available to support wildlife conservation 

    SANTA FE — New Mexico motorists have a new way to help support wildlife research, habitat enhancement, education and rehabilitation projects, as the New Mexico Department of Game and Fish’s Share with Wildlife Program and the New Mexico Motor Vehicle …

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  • Published on October 22, 2024 - 20:52 GMT

    Gila monster license plates available to support wildlife conservation 

    SANTA FE — New Mexico motorists have a new way to help support wildlife research, habitat enhancement, education and rehabilitation projects, as the New Mexico Department of Game and Fish’s Share with Wildlife Program and the New Mexico Motor Vehicle …

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  • Published on October 7, 2024 - 23:22 GMT

    Game Commission to meet Oct 10.

    SANTA FE – The New Mexico State Game Commission will hold a special meeting Thursday, Oct. 10, to conduct a closed executive session. The meeting will begin at 3 p.m. and will take place virtually. The full agenda, and other information, is available on …

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  • Published on August 29, 2024 - 00:11 GMT

    Public asked to keep distance from northern New Mexico moose

    TAOS – The Department is monitoring a female moose that recently appeared in northern New Mexico. Residents are reminded that moose can be dangerous and should not be approached for any reason. If a moose charges you or otherwise shows signs of aggression, …

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  • Published on August 15, 2024 - 20:03 GMT

    Department requests public comments on draft 2024 biennial review document

    SANTA FE – The New Mexico Department of Game and Fish requests public comments on its Draft 2024 Biennial Review of Threatened and Endangered Wildlife Species listed under the Wildlife Conservation Act (Section 17-2-40 NMSA 1978). Comments on the draft …

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  • Published on August 6, 2024 - 22:52 GMT

    Public Meeting: Citizen Advisory Committee to Meet Aug. 15

    SANTA FE – The New Mexico Department of Game and Fish (Department) has scheduled a public meeting with the Habitat Stamp Citizen Advisory Committee. The Citizen Advisory Committee will prioritize project opportunities at this meeting. Members of the public …

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  • Published on August 6, 2024 - 22:25 GMT

    Public Meeting: Citizen Advisory Committee to Meet Aug. 15

    SANTA FE – The New Mexico Department of Game and Fish (Department) has scheduled a public meeting with the Habitat Stamp Citizen Advisory Committee. The Citizen Advisory Committee will prioritize project opportunities at this meeting. Members of the public …

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  • Published on August 2, 2024 - 16:07 GMT

    Game Commission to meet Aug. 9

    TAOS – The New Mexico State Game Commission will hold a meeting at 9 a.m., Friday, Aug. 9, 2024, at Bataan Hall, 121 Civic Plaza Dr., Taos, NM 87571. The full agenda, location details, attendee information and general information will be available on the …

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  • Published on July 12, 2024 - 02:01 GMT

    Public Meeting: Citizen Advisory Committee to Meet July 15

    LAS CRUCES – The New Mexico Department of Game and Fish (Department) has scheduled a public meeting with the Habitat Stamp Citizen Advisory Committee. Habitat restoration project opportunities that have been jointly developed by the Bureau of Land …

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  • Published on July 12, 2024 - 01:26 GMT

    Public Meeting: Citizen Advisory Committee to Meet July 15

    LAS CRUCES – The New Mexico Department of Game and Fish (Department) has scheduled a public meeting with the Habitat Stamp Citizen Advisory Committee. Habitat restoration project opportunities that have been jointly developed by the Bureau of Land …

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  • Published on July 9, 2024 - 20:25 GMT

    Youth Encouragement Elk License sale begins July 10

    SANTA FE – Youth hunters will be eligible to purchase one of 1,960 antlerless Youth Encouragement Elk Licenses through the New Mexico Department of Game and Fish’s Online License System starting at 10 a.m. MDT, July 10. The sale is designed to provide …

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  • Published on June 26, 2024 - 21:59 GMT

    CORRECTION: Leftover draw licenses on sale today June 26

    SANTA FE – A total of 630 deer licenses left over from the 2024-2025 big-game draw will go on sale at 10 a.m. MDT today, June 26, through the Department’s Online License System. This first-come, first-served sale will only be open to New Mexico residents …

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  • Published on June 21, 2024 - 15:29 GMT

    Leftover draw licenses on sale June 26

    SANTA FE – A total of 630 deer licenses left over from the 2024-2025 big-game draw will go on sale at 10 a.m. MDT June 26, through the Department’s Online License System. This first-come, first-served sale will only be open to New Mexico residents during …

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  • Published on June 14, 2024 - 17:12 GMT

    State Wildlife Action Plan for New Mexico topic of public meetings

    SANTA FE – The New Mexico Department of Game and Fish is holding two public meetings to discuss the 10-year review and revision of the State Wildlife Action Plan for New Mexico (SWAP). The SWAP revision process was initiated in May 2023 and presented at …

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  • Published on June 14, 2024 - 17:10 GMT

    State Wildlife Action Plan for New Mexico topic of public meetings

    SANTA FE – The New Mexico Department of Game and Fish is holding two public meetings to discuss the 10-year review and revision of the State Wildlife Action Plan for New Mexico (SWAP). The SWAP revision process was initiated in May 2023 and presented at …

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  • Published on June 10, 2024 - 16:03 GMT

    Special military and veteran oryx and pronghorn hunts opening June 12

    SANTA FE – Three special military and veteran drawing opportunities for oryx and pronghorn will open Wednesday, June 12. Oryx hunts for injured military service members on White Sands Missile Range: Injured military service members can apply online …

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  • Published on May 24, 2024 - 18:56 GMT

    *CLOSED* Bonito Lake set to reopen May 25

    Last week, the City and the New Mexico Department of Game and Fish signed an agreement through the Department’s Open Gate Access Program to allow angling to resume. This program uses funds from Department license sales to secure access for hunting and …

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