In New Mexico, we cherish wildlife, which is deeply tied to our cultural traditions and contributes to our $3.2 billion outdoor recreation economy through hunting, fishing, birdwatching, and more.
New Mexicans care about protecting this natural bounty because we know thriving wildlife populations keep us healthy and help safeguard the air, land, and water in rural and urban communities.
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