New Mexico Hunters get ready for the 2013 hunting season, as the March 20 deadline approaches.

The New Mexico Department of Game & Fish encourages those who are hoping to acquire a hunting license for the upcoming hunting seasons to apply soon. As applications can be submitted over the phone or online, this is the second year the Department eliminated paper applications. Once recipients are chosen, licenses may be personally printed and will only be sent by mail if requested.

To apply:

• Go Online
• By Phone: Contact toll-free 1-888-248-6866; the information center will be open 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. weekdays and noon to 5 p.m. Saturdays.

The information center will close at 4:30 p.m.

The 55-acre La Tierra MX/ATV Track near Santa Fe will be closed for the remainder of the winter season, due to ice and snow.

The track is located northwest of Santa Fe, off of Chile Line Trail and the 599 Relief Route.

Originally built in 1968 La Tierra, also known as the Old Buckman Motocross track, was rebuilt in 2008 by a group of volunteers and a few shovels. This eventually led to a fund-raiser to purchase proper equipment in 2011.

For additional information contact the Parks Division at 505-955-2107.

Get ready to strike-a-pose Saturday, Dec. 1 from 1:30-3:30 p.m. at the Genoveva Chavez Community Center (GCCC) as the public will have the opportunity to have a picture taken on the GCCC Zamboni.

The large vehicle resurfaces and smooths the ice at the GCCC.

“In ice skating circles the Zamboni is a unique and beloved icon. GCCC Ice Arena Manager Tom Miller said. “The Zamboni is held in high esteem due to its ice resurfacing function. We are excited to offer locals the rare opportunity to sit on our Zamboni.”

The cost of each digital photo is $5.50 with up to four people per photo. Admission and skate rental are not included with the photo.

For additional information call Mandy Edwards at 505-955-4033.

The Chavez Center is located at 3221 Rodeo Rd in Santa Fe