WELCOME
Sportsmen will benefit substantially from the energy bill approved by the U.S. House in late June, thanks to a provision that dedicates billions of dollars a year nationwide to protecting and preserving our natural resources. Read more about it below.
The July issue of the Sportsman’s News Roundup is now available. If you didn’t get a copy e-mailed to you, click on the “eNewsletter” button to your left, or sign up for our Action Alert network.
The next Outdoor Reporter will focus on hunting in New Mexico. You’ll find stories about bowhunting Coues deer in the Gila and javelina in the southern deserts, how the Habitat Stamp program can improve your chances of getting a big game tag, and how big game tags in New Mexico are divvied up. The Outdoor Reporter is mailed to all NMWF members, so if your membership isn’t current, join today! Look for the “Join now” button to your right.
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NEWS
Energy bill includes money for natural resources
With the support of all three New Mexico delegates, the U.S. House of Representatives passed the landmark legislation known as the American Clean Energy and Security Act of 2009 in late June, including a key provision that will benefit sportsmen for decades to come.
Overall, the measure aims to reduce greenhouse gas pollution and is expected to create hundreds of thousands of clean energy…
NMWF AT WORK
NMWF, Zia Pueblo team up to rejuvenate spring
Volunteers from NMWF and Zia Pueblo spent much of their Memorial Day weekend working to counteract the effects of global warming and overgrazing on an ancient spring on Zia Pueblo, north of Albuquerque. Amazingly enough, as the workers moved rocks and shoveled dirt, the rain started falling.
NMWF Conservation Director Alan Hamilton, who was one of the main organizers of the project, said the spring…
TOP PRIORITY
Support clean energy bill, natural resource funding
Congress will soon vote on the American Clean Energy and Security Act of 2009, a package of measures aimed at reducing greenhouse gas pollution, improving our national security by reducing our dependence on foreign oil and creating millions of new jobs by investing in renewable energy research, resources and technologies.
But sportsmen also strongly applaud a section of the bill that dedicates funding to safeguard…
UPCOMING EVENTS
Welcome to the NM Conservation Calendar
Throughout this calendar you’ll find valuable event announcements and deadline reminders. A summary of upcoming events appears on this page. You can also scroll through…
NM State Game Commission Meeting - July 2
Location: Chama
Herron Lake State Parks Visitors Center - Gray Room
640 State Road 95
Los Ojos, NM 87551