Conservation Voters New Mexico
Conservation Voters New Mexico (CVNM - a 501(c)4 organization),and CVNM Education Fund (a 501(c)3 organization) are a family of nonprofit organizations headquartered in Santa Fe, New Mexico. Their vision is for New Mexicans to thrive in just, resilient communities where conservation and cultural values guide decision-makers and public policies.
CVNM connects the people of New Mexico to their political power by mobilizing voters, winning elections, holding elected officials accountable, and advancing responsible public policies.
CVNM’s impact is felt across the state in its work to protect democracy and address the climate
crisis. CVNM supports and endorses pro-conservation candidates running for office in New Mexico and tracks their environmental voting records with the CVNM Conservation Scorecard. CVNM works in collaboration with social justice and community allies to develop and advocate on policies that protect our air, land, water, wildlife, and communities.
CVNM Education Fund makes its impact in working closely with social justice allies and communities to provide civic engagement opportunities, inform public policy work, and amplify the voices and stories about issues affecting our air, land, water, and wildlife.
New Mexico Volunteers for the Outdoors
In 2024, New Mexico Volunteers for the Outdoors celebrated its 42nd year of continuous operation. We originated from a 1982 initiative by the Appalachian Mountain Club.
New Mexico Environmental Law Center
New Mexico Environmental Law Center is the only public interest nonprofit law center in New Mexico with a sharp focus on environmental justice. Environmental justice requires meaningful involvement of all people, respect for cultural values and practices, and the fair and equitable implementation of environmental regulations.
Hermit’s Peak Watershed Alliance
Hermit’s Peak Watershed Alliance (HPWA) works to protect and restore the ecological and cultural heritage of watersheds in the Hermit’s Peak region through ecological restoration, environmental education and community action. We envision a community that works together to care for the land and water that sustain us.
