Species of greatest conservation need; definition; data

collection. (Effective July 1, 2026.) A. For the purposes of Chapter 17 NMSA 1978, "species of greatest conservation need" means species as identified and updated by the department in an assessment of the state's wildlife and habitat. B. The department shall annually publish on the department's website data collected on species of greatest conservation need and the use of state and federal funds for the support and recovery of species of greatest conservation need. History: Laws 2025, ch. 9, § 6.