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Sep 4, 2024

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Sep 4, 2024

We are saddened to announce that Mike Hatch passed away on May 25^th 2024 following a long illness.

He was a cherished friend and valued colleague. His friends and colleagues all have stories of working with Mike. His intellect combined with a quick wit and calm demeanor made for good conversation and company. He was tireless in the field. He enjoyed discussing fish biology and ecology.

Mike was a pioneer in New Mexico fisheries with considerable work on the Rio Grande. He co-authored ‘The Fishes of New Mexico’ with Jim and Mary Sublette in 1990. After retiring from New Mexico Department of Game and Fish, he worked another 20+ years with several organizations, including SWCA Environmental Consultants, to explore the ecology of the Rio Grande Silvery Minnow. His most recent contribution to science was earning a doctorate at New Mexico State University collaborating with David Cowley to develop a Rio Grande Silvery Minnow population model.

Mike will be missed by everyone who knew him.