Friends Receive Conservation and Preservation Award from ARARA

The American Rock Art Research Association (ARARA) is pleased to jointly award our annual Conservation and Preservation Award to The New Mexico Wilderness Alliance and The Friends of Organ Mountains […]
BLM Aguirre Spring Campground Offers Plenty to See and Do

Las Cruces, NM – The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Aguirre Spring Campground is right in our backyard and offers a sweeping view of the eastern side of the Organ […]
Friends Hiring Office Manager/Administrative Assistant

Office Manager/Administrative Assistant The Office Manager/Administrative Assistant is an integral administrative support position within Friends of Organ Mountains Desert Peaks, a nonprofit with the mission to enrich our community and […]
Free Archaeology Fair Planned for Dripping Springs Visitor Center

Las Cruces, NM – Calling all children, young and old, to enjoy a free archaeology fair on Saturday, May 7, focused on the “Adventures from the Past”. You and your parents […]
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 […]
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 […]
Artist in Residence Featured on KRWG

The Friends and Artist Meg G. Freyermuth joined Emily Guerra on KRWG FM to discuss the Artist in Residence Program and public lands. Check out it out at KRWG.
Applications Being Accepted to the Artists in Residence Program

Applications Being Accepted to the “Artists in Residence Program” for the Organ Mountains-Desert Peaks National Monument Las Cruces, New Mexico – The Friends of Organ Mountains Desert Peaks and Bureau […]
MLK Day to Be Observed With Volunteer Cleanup Project

Las Cruces – The Bureau of Land Management (BLM), in coordination with Conservation Legacy and No Throw and Cruceno Cleanup, is planning a day of service for the Martin Luther […]
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 […]