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See also: New Rules to Battle Aquatic Invasive Species Now in Effect for more information.

See also: Invasive/Noxious Plants for more resources.

New rules to combat the spread of aquatic invasive species in New Mexico went into effect July 11, 2017. Changes include:

• Watercraft owners are required to stop at an inspection station whenever one is set up and in operation.
• Mandatory inspection and, if necessary, decontamination is required of all out-of-state registered watercraft or watercraft re-entering the state of New Mexico.
• All boaters are required to "pull the plug" and completely drain watercraft when transporting on a New Mexico roadway.

New Mexico Department of Agriculture coordinates weed management among local, state, and federal land managers as well as private land owners.

The Plant Diagnostic Clinic is designed to provide plant diagnostic services for the state of New Mexico. The clinic also facilitates insect and weed identification through referrals to other specialists.

Vegetation control is necessary to slow and/or prevent the spread of noxious weeds. Federal and State Executive orders require the Department to take steps to prevent the spread of invasive or noxious plants.