This memorial emphasizes the importance of citizen science in New Mexico, highlighting its potential to engage the public, particularly youth, in environmental stewardship and scientific literacy. It acknowledges the challenges faced by state agencies in monitoring vast public lands and suggests that citizen science can provide valuable data while fostering community involvement. The memorial references a previous legislative effort that led to the formation of a working group aimed at expanding the use of citizen science within state agencies, which has already begun to integrate these practices.

Furthermore, the memorial requests the Governor to declare a "Citizen Science Day" to raise awareness about the benefits of citizen science and to recognize the contributions of programs like Wild Friends and other New Mexico residents involved in such initiatives. It also calls on several state departments, including the Public Education Department and the New Mexico Outdoor Recreation Division, to review the working group's report and provide recommendations for incorporating citizen science into their operations, particularly for youth engagement.