Did you know African Oryx and Persian Ibex are roaming loose in southern New Mexico? How did they get here?
To find out about these curious residents, join us for Wild Animal Week of our Tails and Tales summer reading program at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, July 21 via Zoom. New Mexico Game and Fish Conservation Education Manager Storm Usrey will discuss the African Oryx in White Sands and the Persian Ibex in the Florida Mountains near Deming.
For information about this program and the Zoom invitation, email dduffy@las-cruces.org or call the Reference Department at 575/528-4005.
This information can be made available in alternate formats by calling 575/528-4102 or 575/528-4008 (TTY). Anyone who requires an accommodation for a disability to participate in this event should call the library at least 48 hours in advance at 575/528-4102 or 575-528.4008 (TTY).