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Here to improve the natural resources, education opportunities, and socio-economics of Lincoln and Otero Counties, New Mexico.
501(c)(3) nonprofit

Helping People Help the Land

We are a local resource conservation and development council covering Lincoln and Otero Counties in New Mexico. Our eight-member, all-volunteer council represents soil and water conservation districts (SWCDs), towns, counties, and other units of government. We work with other agencies and groups to adopt project proposals, procure funding, and carry them through to completion to solve local problems and satisfy local needs as a team. We are officially recognized by the State of New Mexico as a nonprofit corporation and have been granted federal tax-exempt status (501(c)(3)) by the IRS.

10/22/2026

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10/18/2026

🪽 You can't miss the sound of sandhill cranes returning to New Mexico!

In a National Wildlife Federation article by Allison Burtka, Deb Caldwell of Friends of Bosque del Apache describes their call as “like a rattle mixed with a song.”

Each fall, thousands of sandhill cranes return to the Rio Grande Valley, relying on wetlands like Bosque del Apache National Wildlife Refuge and nearby agricultural fields for food and shelter. Their migration reminds us of the importance of thoughtful water management and habitat restoration for New Mexico's wildlife.

Read the full article here: https://www.nwf.org/Magazines/National-Wildlife/2024/Fall/Conservation/Sandhill-Crane-New-Mexico

(Video recorded at Los Poblanos Open Space in Albuquerque, November 2023.)

10/10/2026

🚁 Now this is a different way to thin a forest! Our partners at Otero County Electric recently used helicopter logging to clear vegetation along power lines in the Cloudcroft area. In steep terrain like this, sometimes a helicopter can reach places conventional thinning equipment can’t. Pretty incredible to see it in action!

10/07/2026

🌱 New Mexico farmers, ranchers, and landowners affected by wildfire, flooding, drought, or other natural disasters may qualify for assistance through the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP).

The application deadline for FY2027 funding is October 16.

Need help applying? New Mexico Acequia Association is offering technical assistance. DM them here on FB or call 505-995-9644 for help with the application process.

Learn more about EQIP and the current application period through USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service: https://www.nrcs.usda.gov/state-offices/new-mexico

📷 Photo and information courtesy of New Mexico Acequia Association.

09/17/2026

🔥 Registration is open for the 2026 New Mexico Wildland Urban Fire Summit!

Join community leaders, fire professionals, land managers, nonprofits, government partners, and residents from across New Mexico October 14–16 in Silver City for three days focused on wildfire preparedness, mitigation, recovery, and building more resilient communities.

This year’s summit includes a field trip highlighting forest treatments, plus sessions on Firewise strategies, prescribed fire, wildfire mitigation, fire detection, source-water protection, and more.

Registration is $50 for students, members of the public, and nonprofit representatives and $150 for government attendees.
The summit is open to everyone.

Learn more and register: https://cvent.me/yBXPKl

07/30/2026

Congrats to our former Executive Director of the National Association of RC&D Councils, Colton, on his promotion to Chief of NRCS! Check him out doing good work in Michigan!

07/29/2026

The 2026 Tribal Community Resilience Webinar series explores how Tribal Nations are responding to resilience challenges across the U.S., from fire and water resilience to food security to fish & wildlife issues. Next month’s webinar is on August 6 and will discuss emergency preparedness. Register for the free webinar now:

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07/27/2026

Have you checked out the Midtown Market yet this season? It’s running every Saturday through October 3 and showcases fresh, local foods and handmade crafts from our neighborhood artists, bakers, wineries, and more. Shop at the next one this Saturday, August 1, to give our local economy a boost. 🛍️

07/25/2026

Share this post! Especially if you have visitors or renters who are unfamiliar with rain on post-fire soil. It only takes six inches of water to lose control of a vehicle. Make sure your people know not to drive on flooded roads!

07/23/2026

Wildfire has left our ground unable to absorb water, so it’s crucial you know the different levels of flood threats as we enter monsoon season. Pay attention to the warnings!

📸: Wolfgang Hasselmann from Unsplash

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Ruidoso, NM
88345

Telephone

+15754463973

Website

http://scmrcd.org/

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