Name: Craig Sanchez
Promoted: Assistant Chief of Education, Information and Education Division
Special Area of Responsibility/Game Mgmt Units: Oversees the Hunter Education, NASP, OHV, Shooting Sports, and Aquatic Education programs.
Education: Bachelor’s in Wildlife Science
Length of Service: 18 years
Specialty or Interest: Wildlife, habitat, fisheries, and youth programs.
Current Projects/Assignments: Working to construct new public shooting ranges throughout New Mexico.
Best Thing About the Job: Being able to make a positive difference for the future conservation through recruiting and promoting hunting, fishing, and trapping.
Most Common Question People Have: Are you hiring? Where can I apply for a job with the New Mexico Department of Game and Fish?
Answer: We hire frequently. I encourage all that don’t have a college degree to get one so they would be eligible to apply.
Contact Information: Office 505-222-4713 or email Craig.Sanchez@state.nm.us
Other Information (Hobbies, Interests, etc).: Hunting and fishing with my kids.