We protect wildlands and open spaces in Northern New Mexico’s Galisteo Basin watershed.
Since 2003, Commonweal Conservancy has protected and restored thousands of acres of open spaces and trails and developed environmentally responsible neighborhoods within the Galisteo Basin Preserve.
Our IMPACT
Since 2003, Commonweal has permanently protected more than 12,000 acres of open space, wildlife habitat, and cultural resources from desecration and development. As a land steward, the organization welcomes tens of thousands of visitors each year to explore, play, and pay homage to the wild lands and open spaces of the Galisteo Basin Preserve.
Our WORK
Commonweal pursues its land conservation and community building work with the goal of creating places that people will love and protect for generations. It partners with organizations, professionals, community leaders, and volunteers to preserve and restore lands of ecological, cultural, and recreational significance.
Our FUTURE
Commonweal will be extending the reach and impact of its work by acquiring more than 200 miles of wildlife corridors and trail networks to advance a continental protection effort, known as the Western Wildways Initiative. Within the borders of the preserve, we will be engaging residents and visitors in educational, experiential, cultural, and creative programming designed to foster a land ethic that will ensure the region’s permanent protection.
Support Our ENDOWMENT Campaign!
To ensure the long-term vitality of the Galisteo Basin Preserve’s open spaces and trails, we have a rare opportunity to create a permanent endowment—with your help.