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 previous efforts made in the 2024 legislative session, where a working group was established to develop recommendations for integrating citizen science into state agencies.

Furthermore, the memorial urges specific state departments, including the public education department, the New Mexico outdoor recreation division, the higher education department, and the New Mexico department of agriculture, to review the working group's report and provide recommendations for incorporating citizen science, particularly for youth engagement. The resolution aims to recognize the contributions of New Mexico residents to citizen science and promote awareness of its benefits among the public and state agencies.