New Mexico

State Plant Health Director

Directs federal APHIS-PPQ pest detection and regulatory activities in cooperation with state officials, and coordinate the initial PPQ emergency response if an exotic pest is detected in the state.

State Plant Regulatory Official

Ryan Hiles, (575) 646-1867

Serves on the National Plant Board, oversees state pest detection and regulatory activities and coordinates survey activities between government agencies, public and private organizations. Coordinates the state’s initial emergency response if an exotic pest is detected.

State Survey Coordinator

Ryan Hiles, (575) 646-1867
Wayne Steffens, 575-646-7084

Coordinates CAPS survey planning, execution and reporting as well as community outreach activities.

Pest Survey Specialist

Emily Hagen, 602-431-3212

Provides technical support in planning, executing and reporting annual surveys and coordinates pest detection activities with neighboring states.

8/2020 - USDA Seeks Help from Citizens to Collect Unsolicited Seeds Packages
8/2020 - Officials worry mystery seeds from China could be harmful to Indiana crops
8/2020 - USDA Provides List of Locations by State Where Public Can Mail Unsolicited Seed Packages
7/2020 - Unsolicited seeds could wreak havoc on agriculture, environment, state officials warn
4/2020 - A serious weed is loose in Santa Fe
12/2019 - New Mexico pecan weevil quarantine is in effect
12/2019 - NMDA reminds public of pecan weevil quarantine
10/2019 - Pecan Nut Casebearer: New Guide Provides IPM Options
6/2019 - Field Scouting Guide: Bagrada Bug
5/2019 - Aggressive Japanese Knotweed is Making Its Way Across U.S., Pushing Out Native Species in its Path