This bill is a memorial that designates March 5, 2025, as "Soil and Water Conservation District Day" in the House of Representatives of New Mexico. It recognizes the vital role that the forty-seven soil and water conservation districts play as political subdivisions of the state, as outlined in Chapter 73 NMSA 1978. These districts are instrumental in promoting responsible land management and conservation efforts, collaborating with various stakeholders, including local, state, federal, and tribal agencies. They engage in numerous initiatives such as forest thinning projects, restoration efforts following forest fires, riparian restoration, noxious weed control, and improving wildlife habitats.
The memorial highlights the importance of these districts in enhancing New Mexico's natural resources and acknowledges the elected members of the conservation district boards who represent the interests of their communities. It also emphasizes the districts' partnerships with agricultural, environmental, and educational leaders to implement voluntary, incentive-driven programs that benefit the state. The resolution concludes by directing that a copy of the memorial be sent to the New Mexico Association of Conservation Districts.