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This Memorial, passed by the New Mexico House of Representatives, requests the Department of Game and Fish to study and propose solutions for protecting livestock and compensating ranchers for economic losses resulting from the reintroduction of Mexican wolves, a federally managed program that began in 1998. The Memorial highlights that current federal efforts are considered insufficient, noting that the loss of a single animal can cost over $1,000, and that the presence of wolves can negatively impact livestock health and productivity. It also points out that the state's Department of Game and Fish currently lacks its own program to address these wolf-related issues, and therefore, the department is asked to report its findings and recommendations to the legislature by October 31, 2022.