1. The Albuquerque Hiking and Outdoor Meetup
- Location: Albuquerque, NM
- Activities: Hiking, outdoor exploration
- Description: A large Meetup group connecting local hiking enthusiasts who enjoy exploring the wilderness and hiking in the mountains.
- Meetup: The Albuquerque Hiking and Outdoor MeetupMeetup+1Homepage+1
2. Sierra Club Rio Grande Chapter – Outings
- Location: Statewide, NM
- Activities: Hiking, backpacking, rafting, skiing, snowshoeing
- Description: Offers free outings open to the public, including hikes, backpacking trips, and winter sports, promoting appreciation and protection of the natural environment.
- Website: Sierra Club Rio Grande Chapter – OutingsRio Grande ChapterRio Grande Chapter+1Rio Grande Chapter+1
3. Women Who Explore: New Mexico
- Location: Statewide, NM
- Activities: Hiking, skiing, rafting, snowshoeing
- Description: A Facebook group for women to connect and organize outdoor adventures such as hiking the Sandias, sledding down white sands, and skiing in the Sangre De Cristo mountains.
- Facebook: Women Who Explore: New MexicoFacebook+1Reddit+1
4. Hiking New Mexico
- Location: Statewide, NM
- Activities: Hiking, trail discussions
- Description: A Facebook group dedicated to sharing information about hiking trails, gear, and experiences in New Mexico.
- Facebook: Hiking New MexicoMeetup+3New Mexico Highlands University+3NMSU Recreation Center+3Facebook
5. El Paso/Las Cruces Adventure Group
- Location: El Paso, TX / Las Cruces, NM
- Activities: Kayaking, rafting, rock climbing, hiking, camping, canoeing
- Description: A Facebook group organizing various outdoor activities, including kayaking, rafting, rock climbing, hiking, camping, and canoeing, for members in the El Paso and Las Cruces areas.
- Facebook: El Paso/Las Cruces Adventure GroupFacebook
6. New Mexico River Adventures
- Location: Santa Fe, NM
- Activities: Kayaking, rafting, paddleboarding
- Description: A family-owned adventure company specializing in whitewater rafting, kayaking, and paddleboarding on New Mexico’s rivers.
- Facebook: New Mexico River AdventuresRio Grande Chapter+2Reddit+2New Mexico River Adventures+2New Mexico River Adventures+2Facebook+2New Mexico River Adventures+2
7. Mountain, Stream, and Trail (MST) Adventures
- Location: Albuquerque, NM
- Activities: Mountain biking, paddle sports, river tours
- Description: Offers guided mountain bike tours, paddle sports rentals, and river tours in Albuquerque, sharing a passion for the outdoors with others.
- Website: MST AdventuresMST Adventures+1en.wikipedia.org+1
8. Outdoor Adventure Program – New Mexico State University
- Location: Las Cruces, NM
- Activities: Hiking, biking, kayaking, skiing, snowboarding
- Description: The Outdoor Adventure Program at NMSU trains students to plan, implement, and lead outdoor recreation and cultural activities for their peers.
- Website: Outdoor Adventure Program – NMSUFacebookNMSU Recreation Center
9. Getaway Adventures – University of New Mexico
- Location: Albuquerque, NM
- Activities: Cross-country skiing, hiking, rock climbing, camping, whitewater rafting
- Description: Offers instructional, educational, and recreational excursions and clinics such as cross-country skiing, hiking, rock climbing, camping, and whitewater rafting.
- Website: Getaway Adventures – UNMRecreational Services
10. Cavern City Trail Keepers
- Location: Carlsbad, NM
- Activities: Mountain biking, hiking
- Description: A not-for-profit organization that has built a hiking and mountain-biking sanctuary on 2,200 acres of Bureau of Land Management property just southwest of downtown Carlsbad.
- Article: Unearth New Adventures in Carlsbaden.wikipedia.org+2New Mexico Magazine+2New Mexico River Adventures+2
These groups and organizations offer a variety of outdoor activities across New Mexico, catering to different interests and skill levels. Whether you’re looking to hike, bike, paddle, or explore, there’s a community ready to welcome you.