The Central New Mexico Audubon Society (CNMAS) is a 501(c)(3) non-profit corporation headquartered in Albuquerque, New Mexico, devoted to the protection, preservation, and enjoyment of the environment, with a particular emphasis on birds. CNMAS is a chapter of the National Audubon Society and serves members in central New Mexico.

CNMAS presents a program open to the public on the third Thursday of each month at 7:15 PM at St. Timothy’s Lutheran Church (211 Jefferson St. NE, Albuquerque, NM 87108), one block east of the intersection of Washington and Copper. Occasionally we deviate from that schedule and location, so contact us to confirm a date you are interested in (or for other information).

Visitors to Albuquerque are strongly encouraged to visit the Bosque del Apache National Wildlife Refuge (about 1.5 hours south of Albuquerque) and the Rio Grande Nature Center (just east of the river at the end of Candelaria in Albuquerque). Those with more time to bird are encouraged to purchase the New Mexico Bird Finding Guide at the Rio Grande Nature Center or in advance through NMOS.

Also of interest to visitors is Petroglyph National Monument on Albuquerque’s West Side.

CNMAS sponsors one field trip per month on a weekend, plus weekly field trips on Thursdays. Everyone is welcome on field trips, Audubon members and nonmembers, novice and experienced birders, alike.