Wildlife law violation checkpoints start for hunting, fishing seasons. The Department of Game and Fish will conduct checkpoints throughout the state this hunting season to collect biological data and to detect wildlife law violations. As a result, the public may encounter minor delays. Department officers may be assisted by other law enforcement agencies such as the U.S. Forest Service, Bureau of Land Management, New Mexico State Police or county sheriff’s offices.
As a reminder, the 2023-2024 hunting and fishing season began April 1. All hunters and anglers are required to purchase a new license before hunting and fishing. Guides and outfitters are also reminded that new registration is required. Big-game hunts begin this month.
To report any wildlife crime or suspected crime that you may observe while enjoying New Mexico’s great outdoors. To report a wildlife crime, please call Operation Game Thief toll free at 1-800-432-GAME (4263). Callers can remain anonymous and earn cash rewards for information leading to charges being filed.
At WNMU this weekend only, there is a special exhibit of Japanese Art of Flower Arrangements and demonstrations. On Saturday and Sunday, from 10am to 4pm, this free event is open to the public at the WNMU Frances McCray Gallery.
The Silver City Museum has had an amazing summer with their “Summer Community Conversations.” This Saturday at the Silco Theater, in downtown Silver City, you can attend one of these great programs from 11am to 12:30pm. This Saturday’s topic is “this ain’t my first go round,” a look at the “rodeo roots in Grant County.” Javier Marrufo will interview Grant County locals Don Turner and Joann Miller who will have conversations and stories inspired by rodeo photos dating from 1910 to 1970’s. Come learn about ranching and rodeo history at this unique event tomorrow. Learn more at the Silver City Museum’s website.
Through NM True, the NM Clean and Beautiful Grant Program is now accepting applications. The New Mexico Department of Tourism is supporting 45 communities through the Clean and Beautiful Grant Program in 2023. This encompasses over $790,000 in fundings for projects for litter eradication, waste reduction, community beautification, youth empowerment, and program development. The City of Lordsburg has been awarded over $9,000 to address litter.
Applications are now being accepted for the Science and Technology Business Startup Up Grant. These grants support small businesses engaged in research and development with the potential for commercialization of their technology, offered through the New Mexico Economic Development Department. New Mexico-based for-profit science or technology companies are eligible to apply. Applicants must be in one of the following industry sectors: aerospace, biosciences, cybersecurity, intelligent manufacturing, and sustainable and green energy. To learn more, visit the New Mexico Economic Development Department.
