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For more than 40 years, people like you have helped The Nature Conservancy protect more than 1.5 million acres of New Mexico’s forests, rivers and grasslands. We’re building on a conservation legacy to help solve today’s biggest conservation challenges from climate change and habitat loss to protecting clean water. Together we’re stronger!
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Working With Indigenous Peoples
This feature describes the New Mexico Chapter’s work with Indigenous Peoples and incorporates their land use acknowledgement statement.
Initiative
Plant These Trees to Help Battle Climate Change Across New Mexico
Find and plant the trees that use less water and can better withstand global warming in your neighborhood.
Initiative
Southern High Plains Initiative
In a new initiative, we're working across 5 states and 71 million acres to conserve lands & waters to boost climate resilience, preserve biodiversity & support sustainable agricultural communities.
Conservation Highlight
Our Gila River Conservation Work
Latest Stories
Nature’s Comebacks
We’ve spotted the Chiricahua leopard frog! Sneak a peek at species that have come back from the brink of extinction.
Enabling Sustainable Traditional and Cultural Forestry Practices
Discover historical and emerging opportunities that enable sustainable and cultural forestry practices. Scaling the work is critical.
New Mexico needs a reforestation pipeline
Terry Sullivan speaks on the need to create a reforestation pipeline by expanding tree nurseries, increasing seed collection capabilities & more.
Hold It High: 3 Restoration Projects That Are Improving Life in the Rio Grande Watershed
Local conservation leaders share how restoring streams and wetlands along the Rio Grande are bringing fresh water, economic opportunity and cultural wealth to New Mexico.
We Can’t Save Nature Without You
Sign up to receive monthly conservation news and updates from New Mexico. Get a preview of New Mexico’s Nature News email.
Places We Protect
See the Places We Protect in Your Community
The Nature Conservancy is working across New Mexico to protect wildlife, rivers, lakes, and wetlands for people and nature.
In the News
Coming Soon: Pop-up Wetlands and Wildlife Crops Along the Gila River
The Nature Conservancy (TNC) has purchased 144 acres of land, 88 of which are irrigated fields, upstream of the Gila River northwest of Silver City.
Increase Recreational Opportunities, Improve Your Health, Protect Wildlife
The acquisition of Bartlett Mesa Ranch builds on cross-border conservation and provides benefits for people and nature.
The Jicarilla Apache Nation, New Mexico Interstate Stream Commission and The Nature Conservancy Enter Next Phase in Historic Water Supply Agreement
20,000-acre feet of water is expected to be released from Navajo Reservoir into the San Juan River in 2023.