The New Mexico Department of Agriculture (NMDA) has announced plans to hold public hearings on proposed amendments to certain rules. These hearings are scheduled for Tuesday, July 29, and Thursday, July 31. The focus will be on Egg Inspection Fees (21.34.7 NMAC), Seed Standards and Classifications (21.18.4 NMAC), and the Pesticides Rule (21.17.50 NMAC).
The hearings will begin at 9 a.m., with each session open to public participation both in-person and virtually. The Las Cruces hearings will provide virtual access via video and phone.
In-person attendance is available at two locations: Gerald Thomas Hall Auditorium, Room 194, at New Mexico State University in Las Cruces on July 29, and CNM Workforce Training Center in Albuquerque on July 31.
Participants wishing to attend the Las Cruces sessions can obtain a free one-day parking permit from New Mexico State University.
For those joining virtually, access details are as follows: Zoom or by calling either 1-669-900-6833 or 1-719-359-4580 with Meeting ID: 777 178 7960 and Passcode: 328151.
Oral comments can be made during the hearings. Written comments are accepted until 5 p.m. on Thursday, July 31, either via email or mail to the NMDA Office of the Director at MSC 3189, P.O. Box 30005, Las Cruces, NM.
All written comments must include signatures that meet legal standards to be considered valid by the director who will review them along with oral comments received during the sessions.
For accessibility accommodations, individuals should contact NMDA at least one week before the hearing by calling 575-646-3702.
