The New Mexico Avian Protection (NMAP) Working Group is a group of individuals, corporations, government agencies, and conservation organizations that are working proactively to resolve the issues associated with migratory birds and power lines. NMAP was formed in 2002 by representatives from Public Service Company of New Mexico (PNM) , the Rural Utility Services, Hawks Aloft, Inc., the New Mexico Falconers Association, and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.  It incorporates the best available knowledge concerning avian mortality caused by electrocution.  NMAP works proactively to develop sound approaches to resolving avian electrocution and associated issues.  The group has received national recognition for its collaborative approach towards avian protection.  The Avian Power Line Interaction Committee (APLIC) and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service in Washington have praised the organization as a role model in resolving avian utility interaction issues. Check out the NMAP web site at www.nmavianprotection.org