Who We Are: NM RARe Sponsors and Partners
We are a group of students, entomologists, species experts, and conservation professionals dedicated to improving conservation outcomes for arthropod species in New Mexico. We recognise that to better conserve species, we must first better understand them. Therefore we set out to compile relevant information of species of concern, so that those interested in studying them or conserving them, will have all the relevant information at their fingertips. We also believe that raising the profile of arthropods and their importance to ecosystems, is paramount to better protecting them. So, we hope to share our love of arthropods through this resource.
Museum of Southwestern Biology (Division of Arthropods): Through its world-class natural history collections, associated databases, and staff expertise, The Museum of Southwestern Biology (MSB) provides unparalleled research infrastructure and graduate training, authentic undergraduate experiences, and critical public-service and outreach to local, national, and international agencies and constituents. MSB promotes high-quality productivity at UNM through vibrant research programs that engage undergraduate and graduate students in the process of discovery. The Division of Arthropods supports taxonomic and ecological research on arthropods of the Southwest and elsewhere in the world. The Division of Arthropods maintains collections of specimens that are dry pinned, mounted on microscope slides, stored in alcohol, and frozen tissues of arthropods for DNA and other molecular samples. Please see the Collections page for more information.
Natural Heritage New Mexico: Natural Heritage New Mexico serves the people of New Mexico in their efforts to effectively manage and conserve their unique, diverse, and valuable biological resources. We perform conservation biology research in the context of global change, enhance conservation literacy and training, and are a portal for acquiring and disseminating biodiversity conservation information for New Mexico and the Southwest.
New Mexico BioPark Society: The New Mexico BioPark Society (NMBPS) is the non-profit support organization for the ABQ BioPark Zoo, Aquarium, Botanic Garden and Tingley Beach. NMBPS also hosts the Center for Species Survival New Mexico, which works in partnership with the Species Survival Commission of the IUCN to build Red Listing capacity for focal taxa groups, including reptiles, medicinal plants, invertebrate pollinators, and freshwater fishes.
Colorado Natural Heritage Program: The Colorado Natural Heritage Program is Colorado’s only comprehensive source of information on the status and location of Colorado’s rarest and most threatened species and natural plant communities. We share information with a wide range of stakeholders in partnerships that work to ensure the Colorado’s biodiversity resources are not diminished. CNHP has an enormous impact on conservation in Colorado through these partnerships.
Carroll Petrie Foundation: The Carroll Petrie Foundation is a private family foundation based in Santa Fe, New Mexico. Alongside its partners, the Foundation invests in the care and protection of animals and the natural world.
What you can do to help NM RARe?
Contribute Information:
NM RARe needs more people to share their knowledge of New Mexico rare arthropods. If you think there are species missing from this list or you wish to contribute information or photos to help us to improve this resource, please contact us.
Contribute to Community Science Programs:
Community scientists are pivotal in helping us understand poorly studied organisms. There are numerous programs, local and global alike, that you can contribute to. Each new data point helps drive the needle on understanding and conserving species. Here are some of our favorites.
New Mexico Butterfly Monitoring Network
Western Monarch Milkweed Mapper
Donate:
Donate here if you want to help us continue improving this resource. It takes time and money to compile the information found in this resource. Any amount helps!
Contact
For more information, to make comments or suggestions, contact:
Richard Norwood
Natural Heritage New Mexico
rjnorwood@unm.edu
(505) 277-3822