New Mexico Wildlife Federation
Recent News About New Mexico Wildlife Federation
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Conservationists look to beavers for river restoration in New Mexico
New Mexico has been facing severe forest fires and reduced stream flows in recent years.
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Utah lawsuit seeks disposal of millions of acres of federal land
The State of Utah is pursuing a legal case to compel the federal government to relinquish control of millions of acres of unappropriated lands within its borders.
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New Mexico Game Commission reviews public input on wolf management
New Mexico's wolf population primarily inhabits the Gila National Forest and nearby wilderness areas in southern New Mexico and Arizona.
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Settlement reached over rights to Valles Caldera National Preserve
The U.S. Department of Interior and Jemez Pueblo have reached a settlement regarding the pueblo's rights to lands within the Valles Caldera National Preserve.
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Otter population resurges in New Mexico through reintroduction program
Otters have made a significant return to New Mexico, decades after they were last seen in the state.
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Land transfer may affect South Valley hunting rights
Garcia Richard faced criticism from the New Mexico Wildlife Federation and other groups when she withdrew a state parcel from public hunting during the 2019-20 waterfowl season.
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Edward Garcia resigns from NM State Game Commission amid ongoing commissioner turnover
Edward Garcia has stepped down from his role as a member of the New Mexico State Game Commission.
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Research tracks New Mexico hummingbird health amid climate challenges
Biologist Shayne Halter is researching the health of hummingbirds in New Mexico as the region experiences warmer and drier conditions.
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Martinez del Rio explores vital animal-plant interactions at Wildlife Wednesday
Carlos Martinez del Rio, a board member of the New Mexico Wildlife Federation, is set to deliver a talk titled "The Bat, The Bee, the Pinyon Jay and the Hunter" at the federation’s "Wildlife Wednesday" event on September 11. The focus of his presentation will be on the conservation of non-game wildlife and its importance for outdoors enthusiasts.
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Attorney General expands legal action over Pecos River access dispute
New Mexico Attorney General Raúl Torrez is intensifying his legal efforts against landowners obstructing public access to the Pecos River. This week, Torrez's office sought a court order requiring landowner Erik Briones to justify why he should not be held in contempt.