Here is a totally-noob question.

What is the technical term for the part that is broken/missing in the attached photo?

It was some kind of "cow catcher" located just below the front license plate holder (New Mexico does not issue front plates). I removed the lower part because it was hanging by a metal strap and would drag on the pavement when the strap slipped (so annoying).

David
Gerbilspleen (because "Lion Heart" was taken already)

 

Lo that's a good one Lion Heart

 

It's called the REST Of your Front Bumper.

 

LOL. . . Huge thanks

So I guess I should just say, "Missing the bottom section of the front bumper."

 

Some might call it a Bumper Cover or Front Fascia. The real bumper is fiberglass and styrofoam.

 

ya,it's basically a big cover from fender to fender,attaching at the front of each side fender.
Replacing it is not all that complicated but it just takes a lot of time getting at all the 10mm bolts and nuts that surround it( brake ducts are attached below and you gotta remove them to access bolts way UP inside).