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New Mexico Department of Game and Fish Press Releases

361 Press Releases
  • Published on June 9, 2023 - 15:26 GMT

    Governor’s Special Hunt Auction Online for 2023

    New Mexico – Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham, pursuant to 2007 legislation, has authorized the auctioning of eight big-game hunts to benefit the New Mexico Department of Game and Fish (NMDGF). NMDGF has partnered with New Mexico Ducks Unlimited (DU) to …

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  • Published on June 5, 2023 - 20:15 GMT

    White-nose syndrome detected in New Mexico

    SANTA FE – For the first time, white-nose syndrome (WNS), a disease of hibernating bats, has been confirmed in New Mexico. Samples from two live bats and two deceased bats were collected in late April from BLM-managed caves in Lincoln and De Baca counties. …

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  • Published on May 30, 2023 - 21:37 GMT

    Free Fishing Day is Saturday, June 3

    SANTA FE – Anglers can fish for free in New Mexico on Saturday, June 3, as the state celebrates National Boating and Fishing Week. Anyone can fish for free in public fishing waters throughout the state Saturday, June 3, but everyone must observe bag limits …

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  • Published on May 19, 2023 - 03:07 GMT

    May 19 Commission Meeting Postponed

    Thew New Mexico State Game Commission meeting originally scheduled for Friday, May 19, in Santa Fe has been postponed. The Department will issue a revised meeting notice once the meeting is rescheduled. At that time, the revised agenda, location address, …

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  • Published on May 12, 2023 - 20:14 GMT

    Rio Rancho Archer Takes Top Honors at the National Archery in the Schools Program 2023 Western Nationals Championship

    Bell Savary, a fifth grader from Maggie Cordova Elementary School in Rio Rancho, won the elementary bullseye division by earning a score of 275 out of 300. Savary outcompeted 182 elementary females for the first-ever NASP national title won by a youth …

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  • Published on May 12, 2023 - 15:46 GMT

    Bill Evans Lake Project Nears Completion

    New Mexico Department of Game and Fish Public contact, Information Center: 888-248-6866 Media contact, Darren Vaughan: 505-476-8027 darren.vaughan@dgf.nm.gov GRANT COUNTY  – Bill Evans Lake, located approximately eight miles south of Cliff, is now open to …

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  • Published on May 12, 2023 - 15:41 GMT

    Bill Evans Lake Project Nears Completion

    New Mexico Department of Game and Fish Public contact, Information Center: 888-248-6866 Media contact, Darren Vaughan: 505-476-8027 darren.vaughan@dgf.nm.gov GRANT COUNTY  – Bill Evans Lake, located approximately eight miles south of Cliff, is now open to …

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  • Published on May 10, 2023 - 23:27 GMT

    Game Commission to meet May 19

    SANTA FE – The New Mexico State Game Commission will hold a meeting at 9 a.m., Friday, May 19, 2023, in the Fisheries Management Division Conference Room at NMDGF Headquarters; One Wildlife Way; Santa Fe, New Mexico 87507. The full agenda, location details …

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  • Published on April 25, 2023 - 20:29 GMT

    Game Commission to meet April 28

    New Mexico Department of Game and Fish Public contact, Information Center: 888-248-6866 Media contact, Darren Vaughan: 505-476-8027 darren.vaughan@dgf.nm.gov   Game Commission to meet April 28 The New Mexico State Game Commission will hold a meeting at 9 a …

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  • Published on February 7, 2023 - 23:19 GMT

    Project Highlight: Surveying for a Bird in Decline

    Following is a selected project highlight from the Share with Wildlife mission to assist all New Mexico wildlife in need, no matter what species. Project Highlight: Surveying for a Bird in Decline Pinyon jays in ponderosa pine tree. (Christina Selby) Is …

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  • Published on February 7, 2023 - 23:10 GMT

    Project Highlight: Surveying for a Bird in Decline

    Following is a selected project highlight from the Share with Wildlife mission to assist all New Mexico wildlife in need, no matter what species. Project Highlight: Surveying for a Bird in Decline Pinyon jays in ponderosa pine tree. (Christina Selby) Is …

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  • Published on January 23, 2023 - 16:31 GMT

    New Mexico Outdoor Adventures Show 2023

    To conserve, regulate, propagate and protect the wildlife and fish within the state of New Mexico using a flexible management system that ensures sustainable use for public food supply, recreation and safety; and to provide for off-highway motor vehicle …

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  • Published on January 20, 2023 - 23:38 GMT

    Video Series Premiere – Drawing Your Way to Success!

    Video Series Premiere – Drawing Your Way to Success! Join New Mexico Department of Game and Fish Communications Director Darren Vaughan and Licensing Operations Manager Chad Nelson as they discuss the ins and outs of the 2023-2024 Big Game Draw in the …

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  • Published on January 19, 2023 - 23:47 GMT

    Game Commission to meet Jan. 27

    New Mexico Department of Game and Fish Public contact, Information Center: 888-248-6866 Media contact, Darren Vaughan: 505-476-8027 darren.vaughan@dgf.nm.gov Game Commission to meet Jan. 27 The New Mexico State Game Commission will hold a virtual meeting …

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  • Published on January 11, 2023 - 17:03 GMT

    January 12 Commission Meeting Postponed

    New Mexico Department of Game and Fish Public contact, Information Center: 888-248-6866 Media contact, Darren Vaughan: 505-476-8027 darren.vaughan@dgf.nm.gov FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE, JANUARY 11, 2023: January 12 Commission Meeting Postponed SANTA FE – The …

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  • Published on January 6, 2023 - 18:31 GMT

    Game Commission to meet Jan. 12

    New Mexico Department of Game and Fish Public contact, Information Center: 888-248-6866 Media contact, Darren Vaughan: 505-476-8027 darren.vaughan@dgf.nm.gov FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE, JAN. 6, 2023: Game Commission to meet Jan. 12 The New Mexico State Game …

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  • Published on December 30, 2022 - 15:30 GMT

    Teaching Students How Wildlife Researchers Study Wildlife

    Following is a selected project highlight from the Share with Wildlife mission to assist all New Mexico wildlife in need, no matter what species. Teaching Students How Wildlife Researchers Study Wildlife Asombro educator goes over habitat associations of …

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  • Published on December 30, 2022 - 15:30 GMT

    50th anniversary of Hunter Training Act

    New Mexico Department of Game and Fish Public contact, Information Center: 888-248-6866 Media contact, Darren Vaughan: 505-476-8027 darren.vaughan@dgf.nm.gov FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE, DEC. 29, 2022: 50th anniversary of Hunter Training Act SANTA FE – The state …

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  • Published on December 28, 2022 - 17:40 GMT

    Teaching Students How Wildlife Researchers Study Wildlife

    Following is a selected project highlight from the Share with Wildlife mission to assist all New Mexico wildlife in need, no matter what species. Teaching Students How Wildlife Researchers Study Wildlife Asombro educator goes over habitat associations of …

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  • Published on December 22, 2022 - 21:13 GMT

    Department of Game and Fish releases young bears back into the wild

    New Mexico Department of Game and Fish Public contact, Information Center: 888-248-6866 Media contact, Darren Vaughan: 505-476-8027 darren.vaughan@dgf.nm.gov FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE, DEC. 12, 2022: Department of Game and Fish releases young bears back into …

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