Native Plant Society of New Mexico Native Plant Society of New Mexico

Because the first Wednesday of the year is also New Year’s Day, we are holding our meeting on the second Wednesday night (January 8) at UNM Continuing Education at 7:00 PM.

Rob Romero “Wandering Around Central New Mexico Looking at Cacti”: Rob Romero will take us on a trip around central NM to see the interesting cacti that are found there. From big plants to small, he hopes you will enjoy seeing what New Mexico has to offer.  Rob’s cactus hobby has been a big part of his life, and he spends as much time as possible wandering around with fellow cactophiles looking at plants in various places. This presentation is a sampling of some of the travels Rob has made in New Mexico. Come along with Rob on this adventure and get a sampling of the interesting cacti that call New Mexico their home.

Bio: Rob Romero: After spending 25 years in Tucson, life threw a curveball at Rob and he was on the road back to New Mexico.  He made the move in May of 2023 and promptly dove into the local scene. Rob grew up in NM so it was a homecoming of sorts. Through all of this, the cactus hobby has been a big part of his life. A chance visit to the CSSNM Show and Sale in 1992 was the turning point for Rob. After seeing all those wonderful cacti and meeting lots of like-minded cactus folks, the deal was sealed. Although not a formally trained botanist, Rob has read many books and learned from many experts about the hobby and the plants in general. A long-time field guy, Rob spends as much time as possible wandering around with fellow cactophiles looking at plants in various places.\

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Albuquerque monthly meetings are normally the first Wednesday of each month at 7:00 PM at the UNM Continuing Education Building, 1634 University Blvd NE. For more information on programs, contact Sara Keeney at abq@npsnm.org or 505-379-3392.