BLM Issues Guidance for Implementing Greater Sage-Grouse Plans
Milestone Reached in Cooperative Sagebrush Habitat Conservation WASHINGTON – The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) today moved forward on its collaborative effort to conserve Greater Sage-Grouse and its habitat by issuing […]
From the Executive Director: September is Monuments to Main Street Month
Fall is my favorite time of year as cooler temps and the smell of roasted green chile fill the air. The monsoons have provided much needed rain to the dry […]
Plein Air Artist Kayla Blundell selected as Artist in Residence for September, 2016
The Bureau of Land Management and Friends of Organ Mountains Desert Peaks announces the selection of Kayla Blundell to the Organ Mountains-Desert Peaks National Monument Artist in Residence Program. The […]
Workshop on BLM Special Recreation Permits Slated for Aug 30
LAS CRUCES—The Las Cruces Green Chamber of Commerce, in partnership with the Friends of the Organ Mountains-Desert Peaks, is hosting a workshop for local businesses to learn how to […]
May 2016 Artist in Residence Announced
The Friends are very excited to announce the May 2016 Artist in Resident, Emmitt Booher. The Artist in Residence Program educates and promotes the appreciation, protections and preservation of natural and […]
Monumental Trail Program Launched
The Friends of Organ Mountains Desert Peaks and Southern New Mexico Trail Alliance have partnered to launch the Monumental Trails Program. The goals of the program are to facilitate volunteer […]
Desert Winds Cleanup
Sunsets in Southern New Mexico are truly majestic. Even better is spending one with a group of people who deeply care about their desert landscapes. On January 28th, the Friends […]
Support the Friends by January 31st and be entered to win!
To kick off the new year we are giving away daypacks! Anyone contributing $10 or more to the Friends of Organ Mountains-Desert Peaks by January 31st, 2016 will be entered […]
Reflecting on 2015
As we reflect on the 2015, the Friends are thankful for the support of so many generous donors and volunteers. We are also proud of our work and programs including: Hosted […]
October 29th, 2015
The Friends of Organ Mountains Desert Peaks and Cruceno Cleanup teamed up, on October 22nd, for Trash Talkin Thursdays to pick up litter and illegal dumping at the Sierra Vista […]