1. A. The "conservation services division" is created within the department of game and fish [department of wildlife].

2. B. The conservation services division is responsible for:

   1. (1) management, enhancement, research and conservation of public wildlife habitat;
   2. (2) the lease, purchase, enhancement and management of state wildlife habitat;
   3. (3) assisting landowners in improving wildlife habitats;
   4. (4) development of educational programs related to conservation of wildlife and the environment, including the expanded dissemination of wildlife publications; and
   5. (5) communication and consultation with federal and other state agencies, local governments and communities, private organizations and affected interests responsible for habitat, wilderness, recreation, water quality and environmental protection to ensure comprehensive conservation services for hunters, anglers and nonconsumptive wildlife users.

History: Laws 1994, ch. 129, § 1.

ANNOTATIONS

Bracketed material. — The bracketed material was inserted by the compiler and is not part of the law. Laws 2025, ch. 9, § 11 provided that references in law to the department of game and fish shall be deemed to be references to the department of wildlife.

Cross references. — For Wildlife Conservation Act, see 17-2-37 NMSA 1978 et seq.