New Mexico Administrative Code

A. "Endangered" means any species listed as endangered in 19 NMAC 33.1 [now 19.33.6 NMAC]. B. "Threatened" means any species listed as threatened in 19 NMAC 33.1 [now 19.33.6 NMAC]. C. "Commission" means the New Mexico state game commission. D. "Director" means the director of th…

A. In order to provide for an extended public comment period, the director shall, at least 90 days prior to the initial formal commission hearing on his recommendations, announce his intention to conduct the biennial review of New Mexico threatened and endangered species (Section…

New Mexico Department of Game and Fish.

All persons or entities who may seek to obtain information from the Department of Game and Fish on the distribution and location of species of wildlife listed as threatened or endangered, or being investigated for possible listing as threatened or endangered. Other requirements m…

Section 17-2-40(H) provides the Commission with authority to create regulations protecting the confidentiality of data from an investigation. Section 17-2-45(B) NMSA 1978 provides criminal penalties for the taking of an endangered species. Section 17-2-42(B) NMSA 1978 provides th…

Permanent.

January 31, 1996, unless a later date is cited at the end of a Section.

To prevent the inappropriate distribution of data on threatened or endangered species, or data generated by a study or investigation of species that may be listed as threatened or endangered; to clarify which data in possession of the Department are confidential, and to specify p…

A. "Data," as used herein, means facts or information generated by a study or investigation of species that may be considered for listing or delisting and/or facts or information concerning a listed species. B. "Confidential Data," as used herein, means: (1) Data on the distribut…

A. Subject to the restrictions applicable to private property, confidential data may only be released to persons, organizations or agencies upon submission to the Director of a written application describing a legitimate need for scientific or management purposes consistent with …

New Mexico Department of Game and Fish.

The director of the department of game and fish, and the New Mexico state game commission regarding procedures for adding a species to the state list of threatened and endangered species through adoption of species on the United States list of endangered fish and wildlife as set …

Sections 17-1-14 and 17-1-26 NMSA 1978 provide that the New Mexico state game commission has the authority to establish rules and regulations that it may deem necessary to carry out the purpose of Chapter 17 NMSA 1978 and all other acts pertaining to protected species, and Sectio…

Permanent.

August 15, 1996, unless a later date is cited at the end of a Section or a Paragraph.

To provide procedures for the director and commission for developing and acting upon a recommendation to add a species to the state list of threatened and endangered species through adoption of a species from the United States list set forth under the federal Endangered Species A…

A. "Endangered" means any species listed as endangered in 19 NMAC 33.1 [now 19.33.6 NMAC]. B. "Threatened" means any species listed as threatened in 19 NMAC 33.1 [now 19.33.6 NMAC]. C. "Commission" means New Mexico state game commission. D. "Director" means the director of the Ne…

A. The director shall present, in writing, any recommendation to add a species to the New Mexico list of threatened and endangered species, through adoption of a species on the United States list of endangered fish and wildlife as set forth in the Endangered Species Act of 1973 (…

New Mexico Department of Game and Fish.

These species have been removed from the above list since 1997; because they have been determined to be not indigenous to New Mexico, or they have been extirpated from New Mexico, or they have recovered and are no longer threatened or endangered. A. spotted chorus frog, Pseudacri…

The department of game and fish and all persons who may affect wildlife in New Mexico. The department collects biological information for managing threatened and endangered species. Except as otherwise provided in the Wildlife Conservation Act (17-2-37 to 17-2-46 NMSA 1978), it i…

17-1-14 and 17-1-26 NMSA 1978 provide that the New Mexico state game commission has the authority to establish rules and regulations that it may deem necessary to carry out the purpose of Chapter 17 NMSA 1978 and all other acts pertaining to protected species. 17-2-38 and 17-2-40…

Permanent.

January 31, 1996, unless a later date is cited at end of a section.

To provide a list of the threatened or endangered wildlife of New Mexico.

A. "Endangered", as used herein, means any species or subspecies whose prospects of survival or recruitment in New Mexico are in jeopardy. B. "Threatened", as used herein, means any species or subspecies that is likely to become endangered within the foreseeable future throughout…

A. MAMMALS (1) Endangered: (a) Arizona shrew, Sorex arizonae (b) Mexican long-nosed bat, Leptonycteris nivalis (c) (Penasco) least chipmunk, Neotamias minimus atristriatus (d) meadow jumping mouse, Zapus hudsonius (e) (Arizona) montane vole, Microtus montanus arizonensis (f) gray…

New Mexico Department of Game and Fish.

A. Summer closure. (1) The elk calving area described in Paragraph (2) of Subsection A of 19.34.2.10 NMAC, below will be closed to public entry during the period of May 1 through June 30 of each year except on those roads therein that have been posted with arrows as open or as al…

The department of game and fish and all persons who may hunt, fish and/or trap on U.S. forest service and bureau of land management lands.

Sections 17-1-14 and 17-1-26 NMSA 1978 provide that the New Mexico state game commission has the authority to establish rules and regulations that it may deem necessary to carry out the purpose of Chapter 17 NMSA 1978 and all other acts pertaining to protected species.

Permanent.

January 31, 1996

To provide a description of lands closed to vehicle travel under the Habitat Protection Act and to describe prohibited activities on said lands.

A. "Road", as used herein, means any maintained or unmaintained right-of-way that has been utilized by the public and includes roads, streets, highways and state scenic recreational of historical trails. B. "Vehicle", as used herein, means any motor-powered mechanical device used…

A. Restrictions. (1) No vehicle shall be operated on the Carson national forest areas described in Paragraphs (1) through (4) of Subsection A of 19.34.2.9 NMAC, Paragraphs (6) through (10)of Subsection A of 19.34.2.9 NMAC, and San Simon canyon recreation area as described in Subs…

A. Carson national forest. (1) That portion of the Jicarilla division of the Carson national forest beginning at the northwest corner of the Jicarilla division at its junction with the New-Mexico-Colorado-Jicarilla Indian reservation boundaries, thence south along the Jicarilla d…

New Mexico Department of Game and Fish.

A. It shall be unlawful for any individual to enter upon land not designated for access. B. It shall be unlawful to operate any vehicle off of established roads or on closed roads within land, except as allowed by the director through permit or commission rule, or any county, sta…

Designated land for hunting, fishing, or trapping access shall be specified by the department and shall be disseminated through the annual publication of New Mexico hunting and fishing rules and information. Designated land for GAIN activities shall be specified by the director a…

A. A commercial permit is required for any person or business to conduct a commercial activity on designated land and must be in the possession of the permittee while the permittee is on designated land. B. Requests for commercial permits may be submitted to the department office…

Department staff; licensed hunters, anglers, and trappers; and habitat management and access validation (HMAV) holders.

Sections 17-1-1, 17-1-14, 17-1-26, 17-4-1, and 17-4-33 NMSA 1978, provide the New Mexico state game commission with the authority to acquire lands, to provide for use of game and fish for use and development for public recreation, and to establish rules that it may deem necessary…

Permanent.

June 30, 2016, unless a later date is cited at the end of a section.

To establish terms and conditions for use of land owned, controlled or operated by the commission.

A. "Access" shall mean consent for an individual to enter upon and use designated lands for hunting, fishing, trapping, or gaining access into nature activities. Access excludes commercial activity. B. "Access rules" shall mean restrictions or prohibitions on access applicable to…