New Mexico Department of Game and Fish launches 2026 birding contest

NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – The 2026 New Mexico Birding Big Year birding contest officially took flight Thursday. The New Mexico Department of Game and Fish challenges New Mexicans to identify as many bird species as possible in the state between Jan. 1 and Dec. 31. The contest is open to birders ages 13 and up. Participants [...]