The New Mexico Ecological Services Field Office (NMESFO) conducted two hearings in Las Cruces and Albuquerque (October 11,13) to accept public comments for the Fish and Wildlife Service’s proposal to reintroduce northern aplomado falcons (Falco femoralis septentrionalis) (federally listed as endangered) into their historic habitat in southern New Mexico with the purpose of re-establishing a viable resident population.  We also proposed to designate this reintroduced population as a nonessential experimental population according to section 10(j) of the Endangered Species Act.  The geographic boundary of the proposed nonessential experimental population includes all of New Mexico and Arizona.  An environmental assessment and monitoring plan are also currently undergoing public review.  Total attendance at both hearings was 109, and oral comments were given by approximately 25 attendees.