NPSNM 2025 Conference 

Responsible Beauty

October 2-5, 2025

Registration begins July 1st, 2025

Organ Mountains, original watercolor by Mary Wonderlich, may not be used or reproduced without permission

The Las Cruces Chapter welcomes you to the Borderlands. Enjoy the rugged beauty and cultural diversity of Southern New Mexico. While you are here, you will enjoy discussions of Chihuahuan Desert ecology and the culture and philosophy of the region.

The conference will begin with a meet-and-greet at Hacienda de Mesilla in the historic town of Old Mesilla on Thursday evening from 5-7 pm. Friday is our activity day with hikes, workshops, field trips and garden tours, followed by a reception from 5-7 pm at the University Art Museum on the NMSU campus. Saturday will feature a full day of presentations, a poetry reading, student posters, book sales, vendor displays and a silent auction at the NMSU campus. We’ll then get together for an optional banquet at D.H. Lescombes Winery & Bistro. On Sunday, you can join a guided tour in Las Cruces or explore on your own before you head home.

Need assistance with registration? Email Lindsey Kirchhevel at npsnmmembership[at]gmail[dot]com.

Silent Auction

Please contact Joan Woodward at jhirschman[at]cpp[dot]edu if you have any treasures with a Southwest or nature theme that you’d like to donate to our Silent Auction. Be prepared to shop for items and gift certificates in the Silent Auction room during Saturday’s program. Cash and credit cards accepted.

Questions? Send email to: lascrucesnps[at]gmail[dot]com.

Stay tuned for more information.
We will update this page as information becomes available.

We look forward to seeing you in Las Cruces.