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New Mexico Land Conservancy
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Our Mission: Preserving New Mexico’s land heritage by helping people conserve the places they love.

Whether you are a New Mexico native, a transplant or a frequent visitor, one of the things you love most about this state is the beauty and character of its land. It nurtures an amazing variety of species and its unique scenic beauty captivates residents and draws tourists from all over the world. The land is the foundation of the New Mexico experience.

With the current challenges posed by population growth and economic expansion, however, we have to wonder if our children and grandchildren will have the same opportunity to appreciate this remarkable area. We think the answer is YES, if we make the right decisions about protecting and stewarding the land now.

That’s why, in 2002, the New Mexico Land Conservancy was formed. To date, NMLC has conserved over 100,000 acres of land throughout the state at community, watershed and landscape scales.  We call that a good start, but our plans for the future are bigger. We’ve set an ambitious 25-year goal of expanding that to one million acres by 2037.

How will we meet our goal? By partnering with others who share the same passion and vision to keep New Mexico the “Land of Enchantment,” and the same desire to preserve its resources for the benefit and enjoyment of local communities, the public and future generations of New Mexicans.

New Mexicans trust us to preserve the land they love. We invite you to join us to ensure that the heritage we have received is the legacy we leave.

EVENT

A Celebration of Land Conservation

Join us for music and refreshments at the Old Church, 966 Old Church Road in Corrales on Sunday, April 21 from 2-5. Learn about what NMLC has been doing to conserve land in the Village of Corrales and across the state.
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LAND IN THE NEWS

Good News for Conservation - Fiscal Cliff Deal Renews Enhanced Tax Incentive

Congress has passed a fiscal cliff deal that renews the enhanced income tax deduction for conservation easements through 2013, and retroactive to the beginning of 2012. This incentive will help land trusts work with farmers, ranchers and other modest-income landowners to increase the pace of conservation by about a third. For more information, see the Land Trust Alliance's website.
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NMLC NEWS

NMLC Reaches 114,997 Acres Conserved!

Thanks to the generosity of our landowners and the others who support our work, NMLC is now celebrating 114,997 acres conserved across this beautiful state.
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