ISSUE NUMBER FORTY-FIVE • SEPTEMBER 2026
Welcome to our latest edition!
The New Mexico Department of Wildlife is proud to share stories that highlight our conservation work, wildlife management efforts and the many ways people can enjoy New Mexico's outdoors responsibly.
Photo courtesy of Colten Lay
Going over the edge forGila trout: Hanging by a rope for science
It isn’t often that a Department of Wildlife biologist’s job includes rappelling down 19 waterfalls and swimming through pools in deep canyons. Read more about Dan Trujillo's efforts to find, protect and restore habitat for Gila trout in the face or drought, wildfire and flooding here.
Small toad, big answers: Researchers examine changing wetland conditions in New Mexico
The endangered boreal toad is helping researchers learn more about the effects of drought, declining snowpack and shrinking water supplies on wildlife habitat. Click here to learn more about how this Share with Wildlife-funded project can help guide conservation efforts for wetland wildlife.
Click here to learn more about how this Share with Wildlife-funded project can help guide conservation efforts for wetland wildlife.
Mapping the genes of New Mexico’s largemouth bass for long-term success
What can the genes of New Mexico’s largemouth bass population tell us about where they came from and how to manage them for the future?
Click here to learn how the New Mexico Department of Wildlife and New Mexico State University are studying bass populations across the state to guide stocking, hatchery management and conservation efforts while helping ensure healthy fisheries for anglers.
Operation Game Thief offers rewards for helping to protect New Mexico’s wildlife
New Mexico’s Operation Game Thief was the first wildlife crime tip program of its kind in the United States, giving the public a safe and anonymous way to report suspected poaching and other wildlife violations. Click here to learn how you can help protect New Mexico’s wildlife and potentially earn a cash reward when a tip leads to an arrest.
Check out our New Mexico Wildlife Podcast
The New Mexico Wildlife Podcast is your one-stop shop for all things wild in the Land of Enchantment! Visit the Department's Soundcloud page to listen to past episodes, and stay tuned for more, including This Week in Wildlife with a list of upcoming events! Here are a few of our top recent episodes to get you started:
