Delbert Anderson’s Painted Mountains Music Tour Workshop

July 8, 2022: 11:00am – 1:00pm For the first time in Bureau history, the BLM Artist-in-Residence program will feature a multi-site tour, as Native American jazz trumpeter Delbert Anderson and […]
2021 Outdoor Equity Fund Recipients Announced

From New Mexico Economic Development Department SANTA FE, N.M. – The New Mexico Outdoor Recreation Division (ORD), a division of the New Mexico Economic Development Department (EDD), announced the award […]
Polaris Donates $120,000 to Off-Road and Snow Organizations with T.R.A.I.L.S Grants

From businesswire.com MINNEAPOLIS–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Deepening its commitment to developing and improving off-road trail systems throughout the United States, Polaris Inc. (NYSE: PII), today announced a total donation of $120,000 through its […]
Friends of the Organ Mountains-Desert Peaks is searching for 3rd and 4th grade teachers

Are you a 3rd or 4th grade teacher at Gadsden School District or LCPS or know someone who is? We want to take your students hiking! Email jessica@organmtnfriends.org for more […]
Outdoor Recreation In OMDP

NEW RESEARCH STUDY HIGHLIGHTS SCIENTIFIC AND ARCHAEOLOGICAL VALUE OF ORGAN MOUNTAINS-DESERT PEAKS NATIONAL MONUMENT

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 20, 2017 CONTACT: Ben Gabriel, Executive Director Friends of Organ Mountains-Desert Peaks (575) 639-4384 | ben@organmtnfriends.org NEW RESEARCH STUDY HIGHLIGHTS SCIENTIFIC AND ARCHAEOLOGICAL VALUE OF […]
New Mexicans stand strong with Bears Ears and national monuments across the Land of Enchantment

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEJune 12, 2017 Contact: Ben Gabriel, ben@organmtnfriends.org, 575-639-4384 New Mexicans stand strong with Bears Ears and national monuments across the Land of Enchantment Following Bears Ears Report, communities voice […]
From the Executive Director: Now, our work is more important than ever

The Friends were established in 2011 by community members and leaders from diverse backgrounds to protect the Organs, Las Uvas, Robledos, Potrillos and Doña Ana Mountains in perpetuity for future generations to enjoy. […]
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Diverse coalition praises effort to preserve special lands in the Organ Mountains-Desert Peaks National Monument

Legislation introduced by Sens. Udall and Heinrich would protect wilderness within the national monument Las Cruces, New Mexico (June 10, 2016) – Sportsmen, Native Americans, business leaders, veterans, civic groups, current […]