New Mexico Regions
This is the region Mrs. Ortega comes from. (Go Rattlers!)
Southeast
This disease causes damage to the lungs in big Horn Sheep.
Pneumonia
One of the most common invasive plants in New Mexico.
Russian Thistle (tumbleweeds!)
This New Mexico Law protects ENDANGERED animals and was passed in 1974.
Wildlife Conservation Act
Burros
Hot air balloons.
Metro!
The intentional capture and permanent relocation of wild sheep from one area to another to restore, boost, or create populations.
Translocation
The largest known species of amphibian. Acts as a greedy carnivore consuming insects, fish, snakes, birds, mice and other amphibians.
American Bullfrog
According to 77-18-1. Sale, purchase, trade and possession of certain animals regulated, which species are protected? (Name at least 2)
subhuman primates, Skunks, Raccoons, Foxes, other wild carnivores
Buckskins, greys, palominos, roans, sorrels, liver chestnuts, black coats, and pinto/Paint patterns. They have thick hooves to manage the rocky terrain are all characteristics of this animal species.
Wild horses
Water features here include the San Juan River and Navajo Lake. You may also find Indian Paintbrush and Ponderosa Pines as well.
Northwest
Name two benefits to mountain Lion Management.
Lowers population/population control
Used to protect endangered species
This species impacts warm-blooded animals such as livestock, wildlife, pets and humans too! The most recent re-emergence case in Nexico was confirmed in June 2026.
New World Screwworm
After __ days of written notice the animal care facility may hand over the abandoned animal to a pound or shelter.
10 days
The BLM's most reliable way to gather wild horses in New Mexico.
Helicopters
Come and play in the radioactive sand at The White Sands Missile Range! It can be seen from space! What region is this located in?
Southwest
The department responsible for translocation of big Horn Sheep species.
The U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) released 95 captive-bred species into White Sands Missile Range between 1969-1977. What is this species?
African Oryx
According to the NM - Exotic Pets - 19.35.7. Importation of Live Nondomestic Animals Birds and Fish, the import of live non-domestic animals into New Mexico must bedone so after obtaining a permit. When did this take effect?
2014
Wild Horse Protection Act of 1959 is also known as,
the "Wild Horse Annie Act”
Home to 6 state parks, the Rio Grande Gorge, and Our State Capital!
Northeast
Name 2 prey that are affected by mountain Lion Management.
Bighorn sheep
Elk
African Oryx
Persian Ibex
This fish species was introduced to New Mexico in 1993. What is the species?
Yellow Perch
No person or organization is liable for injury or death of a rider when performing equine activities unless they display a conscious, reckless, or intentional disregard for the safety of the rider.
Equine Activity Liability
List 2 of the 5 wild horse and burro locations.
Bordo atravesado HMA
Caja Del Rio
Caracas Herd
Jicarilla Wild Horse Territory
Jarita Wild Horse Territory