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The State Purchasing Division of the NM General Services Department has issued the following Request for Proposals (RFP). RFP# 60-667-15-26882 RFP Issuance Date: January 22, 2016 Proposal Due Date: March 3, 2016 The purpose of the RFP is to solicit proposals to establish contractual obligations through competitive negotiations for the procurement of services to design and construct projects that improve surface water quality or river habitat statewide. Please see the RFP for directions on how to request additional information and submit a proposal. RIVER STEWARDSHIP PROGRAM RFP PROJECT CONTACT: Karen Menetrey Karen.menetrey@state.nm.us or https://www.env.nm.gov/swqb/

The purpose of this position is to produce effective nonpoint source pollution control and wetlands projects, and implement other activities of the Nonpoint Source Management Program (NPSMP) and Wetlands Program Plan (WPP) described at www.env.nm.gov/swqb/wps/Plan and www.epa.gov/wetlands/state-and-tribal-wetland-program-plans respectively.

This position functions as the Assistant State Fire Management Officer for the Energy, Minerals and Natural Resources Department and the State of New Mexico. This position maintains the capacity, directly and through cooperative agreements with federal agencies and local governments. This position also coordinates with six districts to assure that national safety standards are met. The position identifies and provides opportunities for all Division employees in some aspect of wild land fire suppression.

The New Mexico Forest Industry Association is proposing a Forest Worker Safety Certification class (three day) and a Re-certification class (one day, for currently certified individuals) in Taos in early December. If you or someone you know would like to register for either class please contact me at nmfia1@gmail.com or (505) 660-5828.

Returning Heroes representatives will be recruiting at two career fairs this week!

The New Mexico Invasive Plants application is now out. The legal notice and RFA (which includes the application) can be found on our website with the link attached. This program has been successful by supporting Cooperative Weed Management areas addressing invasive weed problems threatening forested areas across New Mexico.

The New Mexico Water Resources Research Institute (NM WRRI) announces the availability of U.S. Geological Survey 104B grant funds. These funds are made available through the Water Resources Research Act to support research that improves management of the waters of the State of New Mexico. For Fiscal Year 2016, NM WRRI anticipates funding two $30,000 grants with 104B funds. The final number of funded projects is contingent on funding. CLOSING DATE: November 16, 2015 at 5:00pm

The Wildlife Society has announced the 2016 U.S. Forest Service Research Assistant-ships available to Native American students working towards a career in natural resources.

Bird Conservancy of the Rockies is hiring an International Landscape Ecologist will use bird, vegetation and other geo-referenced data to develop a landscape conservation design in collaboration with the bi-national Desert Landscape Conservation Cooperative, identify ecological and landscape patterns in bird populations and habitats, evaluate conservation areas, and produce reports, manuscripts and other products through spatial and statistical analyses.

Joint Fire Science Program has announced open Funding Opportunity Notices (FONs) for research. The FONs are open through November 13, 2015. The Joint Fire Science Program funds scientific research on wildland fires and distributes results to help policymakers, fire managers and practitioners make sound decisions.