Upcoming events
new mexico outdoor festival and skills competition
New Mexico Wildlife Federation’s mission is rooted in collaboration. We work at the crossroads of conservation, culture, and community—uniting hunters, anglers, outdoor enthusiasts, land stewards, and advocates under one shared goal: to protect and celebrate the lands and wildlife that make New Mexico home. Now, we're excited to extend that spirit of connection with a brand-new event: The First Annual New Mexico Outdoor Festival and Skills Competition, coming February 2026 to the stunning Legacy Ranch.
This is more than just a festival—it’s a celebration of our state’s outdoor traditions, skills, and shared future. Whether you're an avid hunter, a weekend hiker, or simply someone who loves being outside, there’s something here for everyone. We're bringing together local communities, outdoor brands, conservation leaders, and families for a day of fun, learning, and connection—all in support of our mission to preserve the wild heart of New Mexico.
We invite participants, sponsors, vendors, and partners to join us in making this inaugural event a success. Your support will help us grow a legacy of conservation and outdoor celebration that will benefit generations to come.
Let’s come together this February and celebrate what makes New Mexico wild, beautiful, and uniquely ours.
For more information, click HERE.
Wildlife Wednesday:Hibernation & Torpor
While human beings get to reach for a wool blanket when nights get cooler in the fall, many other animals rely on the ability to slow down their metabolism to conserve energy. From the tiniest hummingbird to the largest bear, a wide spectrum of creatures rely on torpor and hibernation to get through lean, cold times.
Shayne Halter, a graduate student at the University of New Mexico, will speak on how animals use torpor and hibernation. He’s the featured speaker at the New Mexico Wildlife Federation’s free “Wildlife Wednesday” presentation for September.
Halter’s talk will start at 5:30 p.m., Sept. 10, at Marble Brewery’s Northeast Heights Taproom, at 9904 Montgomery, Blvd., NE, Albuquerque.
Wildlife Wednesday: March 2025
March 12, 2025: Join the New Mexico Wildlife Federation to learn about our wildlife, their habitats, and other topics each month from local conservation experts.
Advocacy Day: Camo at the Capitol
March 7, 2025: The New Mexico Wildlife Federation hosts Camo at the Capitol – a day of advocacy on behalf of the interests of public lands, waters, and wildlife and all New Mexicans who enjoy these spaces. If you are a hunter, angler, hiker, or other outdoor enthusiast, join us.
Wildlife Wednesday: February 2025
The NMWF is pleased to present Jason Kerkmans speaking on stream access in New Mexico. Kerkmans’s free 'Wildlife Wednesday' presentation starts at 5:30 p.m., Feb. 12, at Marble Brewery’s Northeast Heights Taproom, at 9904 Montgomery Blvd., NE, Albuquerque.