STUDY NM DAHL HERITAGE SHEEP

Senate Memorial 25 requests the New Mexico Department of Game and Fish to conduct a historical study on the "New Mexico Dahl heritage sheep" located at the Terra Patre heritage farm and ranch in Belen. The study will assess whether these sheep hold historical significance to New Mexico and provide recommendations for their preservation, based on claims they descend from 1500s Spanish settler livestock. The department must report findings and recommendations to the appropriate legislative committee by October 15, 2026. This memorial is a non-binding request for historical research, not a legislative change.