The New Mexico Department of Game and Fish recently provided hands-on training in the use of off-highway motor vehicles for the City of Gallup facilities maintenance staff. Off-highway vehicles are often required for maintenance tasks performed at municipal facilities, such as snow removal. Marc Hildesheim, OHV Education Coordinator for the Game and Fish Department, conducted the class at the city’s sports complex. Employees learned about proper OHV operation, safety, injury reduction, environmental stewardship and respect for private property.

The Off-Highway Motor Vehicle Program provides leadership in the area of OHV recreation, implements effective and accessible safety education, coordinates and conducts statewide conservation and law enforcement efforts and balances recreation activities with conservation and protection of New Mexico’s cultural and natural resources.

(Pictured Left to Right) New Mexico Game and Fish OHV Education Coordinator Instructor, Marc Hildesheim; City of Gallup Maintenance personnel, Jerry Francis, Jose Medina, Norman Gray, DeWayne Saltwater, Benny Dubois and Cecil Frank.