This bill is a memorial that requests various state agencies in New Mexico to participate in a workshop focused on insect identification, ecology, monitoring, and management. The workshop is sponsored by the Wild Friends program, the University of New Mexico Museum of Southwestern Biology, and the Xerces Society, and is scheduled for the spring of 2026. The bill emphasizes the ecological importance of insects, which play critical roles in pollination, waste decomposition, and maintaining soil health, while also addressing the public's misconceptions about insects as pests.
Additionally, the bill encourages the participating agencies to disseminate educational materials about insects, particularly those created by students involved in the Wild Friends program. It highlights the need for state land management agencies to be knowledgeable about insects to make informed decisions regarding land management and wildlife, ultimately fostering a better understanding of the value of insects and promoting actions to protect them. The resolution calls for copies of the memorial to be distributed to the relevant state agencies for further action.