They praised his scientific curiosity and dedication.Р”В¬ommission Chair Sharon Salazar Hickey said Soules had the knack of bringing people from all walks of life together to support wildlife.Р”В¬ommissioner Roberta Salazar-Henry thanked SoulesРІР‚в„ў relatives at the meeting. РІР‚СљHe gave so much back to me and my family, and he brought that same ethic to everyone he knew in southern New Mexico,РІР‚Сњ Heinrich said.Р”В¬urrent commissioners also said Soules had inspired them and served as a mentor. The senator noted that the designation protected cultural areas that Soules had mapped over many years. Heinrich said on the video that Soules was one of the primary people behind the designation of the Organ Mountains/Desert Peaks National Monument. He loved the outdoors and he loved New Mexico.РІР‚Сњ РІР‚СљHis great service to this commission and to our state is only part of the legacy he leaves behind. РІР‚СљDavid Soules was a devout conservationist, an engaging storyteller, a husband, father and grandfather,РІР‚Сњ Lujan Grisham stated in the video. Martin Heinrich, D-N.M., and many others. The public affairs staff of the New Mexico Department of Game and Fish compiled a video honoring Soules that included statements from Gov. In addition to serving on the game commission, he had served on the New Mexico Wild Board of Directors and held a doctorate in mechanical engineering from Colorado State University.Р”Р„n honor guard of New Mexico conservation officers presented Nancy Soules, the late commissionerРІР‚в„ўs widow, with a folded flag in honor of his service at FridayРІР‚в„ўs game commission meeting in Las Cruces.

Soules was instrumental in the designation of the Organ Mountains-Desert Peaks National Monument and was co-author of a guide book to the area. Michelle Lujan Grisham has yet to name a replacement for him. He had served as conservation representative on the commission. Soules, a native of Las Cruces, died March 26 at the age of 63.

Members of the New Mexico State Game Commission remembered former Commissioner David Soules on Friday as a dedicated conservationist whose insatiable curiosity and enthusiasm for the stateРІР‚в„ўs wildlife and wild places inspired others.

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