Officer of the Month

Last Updated: 12/26/2012

January 2013

 

District Officer James Campanella rescuing an injured hawk

District Officer James Campanella surveying bass at Elephant Butte Lake during the spring season

Name:

James Campanella

 

Duty Station:

Truth or Consequences District Officer

 

Special Area of Responsibility/Game Mgmt Units:

Units 16C,17(south end), 19, 20, 21, Elephant Butte Lake, Rio Grande below Elephant Butte

 

Education:

Bachelor of Science in Agriculture with a major in Wildlife Science from NMSU

 

Length of Service:

11 years

 

Specialty or Interest:

Big game, Deer, Elk, Boating and Fishing

 

Current Projects/Assignments:

Open Gate (gaining public access through private lands), Wildlife complaints around the district

 

Best Thing About the Job:

Working outdoors with a variety of wildlife and the diversity of the job

 

Most Common Question People Have:

Can I hunt at Elephant Butte State Park? If so, where?

 

Answer:

Yes, you can hunt at Elephant Butte State Park with some restrictions that have been set in place by the Park Manager. I recommend contacting park at 575-744-5421 to find out the restrictions before you go hunting.

 

Contact Information:

Call 575-740-0861 or James.Campanella@state.nm.us