RSVP Now for Otero Mesa Camp Out

Video of Otero Mesa and 4/2007 Alamogordo Public Forum

From the New Mexico Wilderness Alliance:
Otero Mesa Camp Out / September 21-23, 2007 -- It's that time of year again when the New Mexico Wilderness Alliance will be leading a weekend outing to Otero Mesa. This is one of the best times of year to visit the largest and wildest Chihuahuan desert grassland left on public lands in America. For the past two years the grasses have been 2 to 3 feet high, and with a good rainy season down south, we are sure to experience the full magnitude of this wild landscape.

We will explore the expansive grasslands, plus Flat Top Mountain. Additionally, we will be conducting some surveys of raptor nests and cactus identification on Alamo Mountain. Raptor nests are commonly used by Aplomado falcons during the spring, so it will be great to document where these nests are located. f you've never been to Otero Mesa, this outing is the time to be there and experience the wildness of America's largest Chihuahuan desert grassland.

This is a car-camping weekend, so feel free to bring extra stuff to make the weekend that much more enjoyable. During the evenings there will be a social campfire and this time we're going to provide green chile chicken enchiladas for Saturday evening! Bring musical instruments if you've got them. Let's get together and have some fun in the desert!

Reserve Your Spot
Contact: Nathan Newcomer at 505-843-8696, nathan@nmwild.org to reserve your spot today! Space is limited.

Learn More
To learn what you can do to help save Otero Mesa from oil and gas drilling, watch the video above and visit OteroMesa.org.