Well, my reason "excuse" is that this is my first year applying for Elk in NM. I have put in for Lopers three weeks ago.
After finally talking a hunting partner into applying with me for elk. That was a week and a half ago. I just returned from a week long vacation. I returned to SLC late Friday night.
I woke up the next morning knowing that I needed to apply. Trying all day but not getting through. I actually took my copy of Garth Carthers Huntin Fool on vacation with me to help with ideas/do homework on Elk for NM. I know it sounds crazy, but five days on a cruise ship, you find spare time in between cocktails and buffets.
So there is your answer. It literally turned into a last minute/couple of days thing for me. If I don't get in, oh well. Planning on drawing my LE archery elk in Ut. anyways. Ya right! Wishful thinking, or dreaming more like it.
Good luck in the draws guys, if you get in anyways.
Come on New Mexico, I got 6 more dollars for ya that's just burning a hole in my pocket!!!