 Biologists begin tracking a pronghorn herd at high elevations
In New Mexico, herds of pronghorn are typically found roaming the high plains throughout the eastern part of the state. A particular herd of a few hundred, however, spends the warmer months at nearly 11,000 feet, east of Chama near the Colorado border. Read more...
One small fish, one big undertaking
The aptly named Pecos pupfish measures only a few inches long and was historically found in stretches of the Pecos River in New Mexico and Texas. Today, it is mainly found in springs, marshlands and sinkholes centered around the Roswell region. Learn more about this unique fish.
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Wildlife pathways:
Long-billed curlews
The Department is collaborating with biologists from the United States Fish and Wildlife Service and other partners to conduct long-billed curlew research. Read about the study's findings.
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Q&A: Meet Leland Pierce, Department herpetologist
In an interview with New Mexico Wildlife, Leland Pierce discusses his interest in reptiles and amphibians and the importance of these creatures to New Mexico’s ecosystem. Read the Q&A.
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News blasts from the past
Let's take a look at a stack of old Department press releases from 1962. Read more...
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