Senate Memorial 15 requests the expansion of citizen science initiatives by state agencies in New Mexico and calls for the governor to declare a "Citizen Science Day." The memorial highlights the importance of citizen science as a collaborative effort between community members and state scientists, emphasizing its potential to collect valuable data on environmental issues while fostering scientific literacy and community engagement. It also notes the benefits of engaging youth in citizen science, which can enhance their awareness of real-world issues and provide exposure to science-based careers.

Additionally, the memorial acknowledges the previous efforts made during the 2024 legislative session, where a working group was established to develop recommendations for integrating citizen science into state agencies. It requests that several state departments, including the public education department and the New Mexico outdoor recreation division, review the working group's report and provide recommendations for incorporating citizen science, particularly for youth engagement. The memorial concludes by directing that copies be distributed to the relevant departments for further action.