New Mexico § 17-1-5.1 - Conservation services division; duties
Full text of New Mexico New Mexico Statutes Annotated § 17-1-5.1 — Conservation services division; duties, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 17-1-5.1. Conservation services division; duties
A. The “conservation services division” is created within the department of game and
fish. B. The conservation services division is responsible for: (1) management, enhancement, research and conservation of public wildlife habitat; (2) the lease, purchase, enhancement and management of state wildlife habitat; (3) assisting landowners in improving wildlife habitats; (4) development of educational programs related to conservation of wildlife and the
environment, including the expanded dissemination of wildlife publications; and (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.
Source: official New Mexico text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About New Mexico § 17-1-5.1
What does New Mexico Statutes Annotated § 17-1-5.1 cover?
Section 17-1-5.1 ("Conservation services division; duties") is part of the New Mexico Statutes Annotated, the codified statutory law of New Mexico. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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