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Coming up in 2024: Smokey Bear turns 80: A fire prevention legacy unmatched 80 years is a tremendous milestone—for anyone. To make it to 80 means you have overcome life’s greatest challenges and you truly become the elder, the sage, the one who knows a thing or two and should …

The 2024-2025 Hunting Rules and Information Booklet is now available for download! This year, the New Mexico Department of Game and Fish has combined the Hunting, Furbearers, Upland Game and Migratory Bird rules and information into one publication. Printed versions of this year’s booklet will be available soon at license …

The New Mexico Department of Veterans Services (DVS) has kicked off Operation Holiday Cheer 2023. Launched three years ago, Operation Holiday Cheer urges New Mexicans to send Christmas holiday season cards to residents and staff at the state veterans home in Truth or Consequences, and the veterans wing of the …

The USDA Forest Service Southwestern Regional office, in conjunction with the national forests of New Mexico, introduces the Enchantment Pass, a new annual recreation pass intended specifically for day use sites at Forest Service units within New Mexico. Designed to increase access for underserved communities and to support inclusivity on …

The New Mexico Department of Veterans Services (DVS) is excited to kick off Operation Holiday Cheer 2023. Join us in spreading joy to residents and staff at the State Veterans’ Home in Truth or Consequences, and the veterans wing of Fort Bayard Medical Center. Many resident veterans lack family connections, …

Right now Israel is under attack. Hamas is firing deadly rockets at Israel and has gunned down innocent civilians in Jerusalem. Israel has no choice but to defend its citizens from these genocidal attacks. Yet the International Criminal Court is ramping up efforts to prosecute Israel – just for defending …

Fire crews have scheduled potential prescribed fires in both the Coyote and Cuba ranger districts as early as Monday, Dec. 11. Operations will involve pile burns which are intended to reduce hazardous fuels, enhance wildlife habitat, and improve forest health. The decision to proceed with each pile burn will depend …

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 formed on the lake, prompting the closure. The lake will reopen …

  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 …

Due to recent snowfall, Santa Fe National Forest (SFNF) fire managers are preparing for winter prescribed fire activities. This past fall, the SFNF conducted broadcast burns throughout the forest. Now fire managers will begin planning for potential pile burns implemented between December and April in the Cuba, Coyote, Jemez, and …