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 amateurs 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.
The Albuquerque Chapter covers the Middle Rio Grande Basin.
Pam McBride, President (505-343-9472) ebotpam@msn.com
Frances Robertson, Chapter Representative (505 255-4356) frobertson45@comcast.net
The El Paso Chapter covers El Paso-Juarez, far west Texas and adjacent New Mexico.
Cheryl Garing, President cherylgaring@sbcglobal.net
Jack Makepeace, Chapter Representative (915 585-2149) jackm26551@aol.com
The Gila Chapter is centered in Silver City and covers the mountain areas and Chihuahuan Desert regions of the southwestern part of the state.
Angela Flanders, President (575-534-9355) flanders@gilanet.com
Charles Holmes, Chapter Representative (575 388-1371) iskander321@hotmail.com
The Las Cruces Chapter covers the Chihuahuan Desert regions of the southcentral part of the state.
Ray Bowers, President (575 541-1877) rsbowers@zianet.com
Al Krueger, Chapter Representative (575 532-1036) abkrueg@earthlink.net
The Otero Chapter is centered in Alamogordo and covers the southcentral portion of the state.
Helgi Osterreich, President (575-585-3315) hkasak@netmdc.com
Chris Baker, Chapter Representative (575-434-9291) ravensnest@hughes.net
The San Juan Chapter is centered in Farmington and covers the region of the Colorado Plateau in the northwestern portion of state.
Les Lundquist, President and Chapter Representative (505-326-7194) dalunk54.@yahoo.com
The Santa Fe Chapter covers the plains and southern Rocky Mountains of the northcentral and northeastern portions of the state.
Thomas Antonio, President and Chapter Representative (505-473-6465) tantonio@csf.edu
The Taos Chapter covers the Rocky Mountains and Upper Rio Grande Basin of the northcentral portion of the state.
Kathryn Peel, President (575-758-2576) HRXpert@msn.com
Judy Lister, Chapter Representative (575 776-1183) glister@newmex.com
