Welcome to the Sangre de Cristo Audubon Society
We are a recognized chapter of the National Audubon Society, with a membership region that covers most of north-central New Mexico and includes Santa Fe, Taos, Los Alamos, Las Vegas and many other communities. We take our name from the iconic Sangre de Cristo Mountains, which extend from the Colorado border to just south of Santa Fe. Habitats within our region range from riparian areas along the Rio Grande, Pecos and Canadian rivers to the short-grass prairie of eastern New Mexico and forested mountains that in places rise above timberline to over 13,000 feet.
As part of one of the nation’s oldest and most effective science-based environmental organizations, we focus on educating the public and advocating for a wide variety of conservation issues that will help preserve diverse species and their habitats for decades to come.
We recognize that Sangre de Cristo Audubon Society represents a landscape that has been occupied for millennia by peoples of diverse cultural backgrounds. We honor that diversity and believe that just as we strive to protect biodiversity, we must include and respect the many peoples and cultures that call northern New Mexico home.
Conservation in Focus
Support the Roadless Rule
Sangre de Cristo Chapter has submitted comments to the Federal Register opposing the USDA’s proposed cancellation of the 2001 Roadless Rule, which has effectively limited damage to large parts of our National Forests and has had wide bipartisan support.
Field Trips
Hawk Watch at Capilla Peak, Manzano Mountains
Saturday, October 11, 2025
Leader: Rick Rockman
Approximately half a mile of moderate to steep hiking will bring us to the rocky HawkWatch site, a raptor watching and banding station at an elevation of 9,379 feet in the Manzano Mountains. This trip is appropriate for all levels of birders, especially those interested in raptors.
Programs
Evening Programs, Fall 2025
Save these dates:
Wed. Oct. 8 — NO MEETING
Wed. Nov. 12