New Mexico

View of a large, old growth cottonwood tree with some of its leaves changing from green to yellow. — Fall color Beautiful old cottonwood tree near the San Juan River in New Mexico. © Erika Nortemann/TNC

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Collaborating for Conservation Across the Western U.S. and Canada

Across 11 Western U.S. states and Canada, The Nature Conservancy is committed to large-scale conservation impact through deep collaboration, on-the-ground work and policy.

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Black Phoebe (Sayornis nigricans) © Jim Burns/TNC Photo Contest 2022

3 Must-See Birding Hotspots

Plan your next birdwatching adventure! Discover TNC preserves in New Mexico that host a stunning diversity of species.

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See the Places We Protect in Your Community

TNC is working across New Mexico to protect wildlife, rivers, lakes and wetlands for people and nature.

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Wildlife near TNC's Gila River Preserve (3:00) A 2025 trail cam near TNC’s Gila River Preserve captured a host of wildlife in the floodplain. These sightings reflect our ongoing work in the Valley and its management to restore the riparian corridor and wetlands, protecting habitat and ultimately improving biodiversity.

2025 Year in Review

Discover this year's accomplishments, our most groundbreaking projects and work with key partners.

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New Bipartisan Research Shows Western Voters Strongly Oppose Selling or Transferring Public Lands

New bipartisan polling commissioned by The Nature Conservancy shows overwhelming support for protecting public lands across the West.

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How We Hold on to Water in the Colorado River Basin

TNC and partners are restoring forests and repairing streams to help water last longer in the West.

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Spotted: Wildlife Caught on Camera on TNC Preserves

Check out these trail camera photos from TNC preserves across New Mexico!

Meet Our Team

We are committed to protecting New Mexico's precious lands and waters for people and nature.

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Our Conservation Priorities Across the West

Discover how we're collaborating with our TNC colleagues and partners across the western U.S. and Canada to advance conservation on a transformative scale.

Southern High Plains

We're partnering with landowners, ranchers, Tribal communities, policymakers and other conservation organizations to ensure tangible, lasting outcomes for vulnerable grassland species and their habitat.

Climate Action and Renewable Energy

We're leveraging science and policy to accelerate the clean energy transition while also protecting connected landscapes that are essential for sustaining all life.

Colorado River Basin

Spanning 1,500 miles of river across seven U.S. states and two countries, we're working to protect this iconic lifeline of the West.

Columbia River Basin

Alongside Tribes and First Nations in the Basin who have been leading salmon recovery efforts for decades, we are advancing habitat restoration, advocating for policy solutions, and growing capacity for clean energy development to support Tribes, communities and local economies.

Emerald Edge

In the world’s largest temperate rainforest, we're pursuing community, conservation and climate action.

Indigenous-Led Conservation

As an organization, we believe that the increased authority and capacity of Indigenous Peoples to steward their lands and waters are critical for the future of healthy ecosystems and communities.

Natural Climate Solutions

Natural Climate Solutions are actions to protect, better manage and restore nature to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Combined with cutting fossil-fuel use, boosting energy efficiency and accelerating clean-energy innovation, they offer powerful and cost-effective ways to tackle the climate crisis.

Sagebrush Sea

Across 13 U.S. states, the Sagebrush Sea hosts a complex web of native plants—sagebrush, bunchgrasses, wildflowers—that support more than 350 species of conservation concern.

Sustainable Fisheries | Bristol Bay, Alaska

Alaska’s Bristol Bay is the world’s most important wild salmon nursery. The watershed feeds wildlife, a historic commercial fishery, local and Indigenous communities and people across the planet. Yet this globally important salmon run is in danger, and we may be facing our last chance to save it.

Western Dry Forests

Building on more than 60 years of expertise in prescribed fire and forest management, we're leading and convening efforts to restore dry forest resiliency and reduce wildfire severity throughout the West.

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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View of a trail with bright yellow flowers in the foreground. — Chamisa Santa Fe Canyon, New Mexico © Alan W. Eckert