DIDELPHIS VIRGINIANA, IMPORTANT MARSUPIAL

This House Memorial (HM 42) symbolically recognizes the Virginia opossum (*Didelphis virginiana*) as an important native marsupial in New Mexico. It does not create new laws or directly affect any individuals or policies; instead, it formally acknowledges the opossum's ecological role (such as pest control and disease resistance) and encourages conservation awareness. The resolution was passed by the New Mexico House and signed into memorial status, directing copies to the Environment Secretary and House members. It serves as a ceremonial acknowledgment with no binding legal effect.