What’s New in New Mexico Wildlife Center?-Sunday Special Event Kicked Off

New Mexico Wildlife Center has unofficially started summer by showing the Black-footed ferret. The Wildlife Center will feature more of the rare animals from the state.

By Ruben Reyes

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New Mexico Wildlife Center has brewed their unofficial jumpstart for summer in an event last Sunday, May 24.

The free event in Española with a rare opportunity for people to witness birds, animals, and reptiles and learn about them with wildlife center guides. A center member said their mission is vital in keeping the state’s wildlife alive.

“They’re not extinct but they don’t live here anymore. And we’re part of a program that’s trying to get these animals back into New Mexico,” the member said.

They have unveiled black-footed ferrets last Sunday.

This is a perfect for kids and families who wish to spend quality time together. Students interested in wildfire will definitely enjoy this kind of tour.

“This is the only place in New Mexico where you can see black-footed ferrets on display. They’re one of North America’s rarest mammals,” the member said.

The Wildlife Center is open Tuesday to Sunday, from 9 A.M. to 4 P.M. The animal encounter programs, where you can watch or touch animals, happens daily.

The center is open at 11:30 A.M. on Memorial Day.

This will be a great help among people who want to spend quality time on Memorial Day and learn more about wildlife in out state.

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Ruben Reyes

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Ruben Reyes

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For more than 25 years, I have proudly served New Mexico students and families through the New Mexico Educational Assistance Foundation, helping them plan, prepare, and pay for college. My work has taken me across the state, where I’ve led hands-on FAFSA workshops, connected…

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