"CITIZEN SCIENCE DAY"

House Memorial 31 is a non-binding resolution requesting the governor declare a "Citizen Science Day" to recognize community science efforts. It asks state agencies (including education, outdoor recreation, and agriculture departments) to review a working group report on expanding citizen science programs, particularly for youth engagement. The resolution acknowledges New Mexico’s natural resources and the role of initiatives like UNM’s Wild Friends program in collecting environmental data through public participation. It does not create new laws but formally encourages agencies to integrate citizen science into their work.