Chapters
The NPSNM has eight chapters widely scattered over New Mexico (and El Paso, Texas) that work locally to promote the objectives of the organization. Through various
activities, the chapters educate the local population so they might better understand their regional flora. Chapters conduct regular field trips to
explore native vegetation, in addition to inviting guest speakers to share their knowledge at regularly scheduled monthly meetings. Many chapters sponsor annual native plant sales, seed exchanges and workshops.
The state board of directors work with the local chapters to strengthen their programs and through a small grant program supports new publications, basic research and education for people of all ages. As
part of an incorporated non-profit organization, each chapter has their own officers, manage their own finances, and select their own projects according to the special talents, knowledge and interests of local
members.
When you join the NPSNM, you select a chapter affiliation and receive a newsletter from the chapter with announcements of meetings, field trips and other related events. You also receive the societies Newsletter
which is published quarterly. The Newsletter highlights chapter events, publishes original articles from knowledgable amateur and professional botanists and others with an interest in the flora of New Mexico.
To learn about the chapter in your area, clink on the link below or contact the local chapter officers for information.
Note to Chapter Field Trip Leaders: The NPSNM Release of Liability Form for attending field trips, etc. can be downloaded here! NEW
The Albuquerque Chapter covers the Middle Rio Grande Basin.
The El Paso Chapter covers El Paso-Juarez, far west Texas and adjacent New Mexico.
The Gila Chapter is centered in Silver City and covers the mountain areas and Chihuahuan Desert regions of the southwestern part of the state.
The Las Cruces Chapter covers the Chihuahuan Desert regions of the southcentral part of the state.
The Otero Chapter is centered in Alamogordo and covers the southcentral portion of the state.
The San Juan Chapter is centered in Farmington and covers the region of the Colorado Plateau in the northwestern portion of state.
The Santa Fe Chapter covers the plains and southern Rocky Mountains of the northcentral and northeastern portions of the state.
The Taos Chapter covers the Rocky Mountains and Upper Rio Grande Basin of the northcentral portion of the state.
