Protecting Land, Trails, and Skies in Northern New Mexico

Saving Land. For Everyone. Forever.

New Mexico’s stunning, untouched landscapes—the life–supporting lands essential for healthy wildlife, clean air, pure water, and food–producing soils—are rapidly disappearing. The Santa Fe Conservation Trust is helping to create a network of natural, open lands in and around our communities, forever protected for all living creatures. By providing landowners with tools to place their lands into voluntary conservation status, we now oversee the protection of more than 45,000 acres in northern New Mexico.

The Santa Fe Conservation Trust partners with our community to keep northern New Mexico’s living lands and people flourishing together. We protect culturally and environmentally significant landscapes, ignite people’s passion for nature and enable the continual regeneration of our healthy place. We envision a future where everyone in northern New Mexico cherishes nature and works to preserve it for this and future generations.

We are a private non-profit organization, supported by the generosity of hundreds of people who share our passion- a healthy environment sustaining a healthy community. Learn more about the Santa Fe Conservation Trust and ways you can join us in our efforts to save the enchantment of Northern New Mexico.

Please consider making a donation today.

Upcoming Events

Jun
3
Sat
9:00 am Vamonos Hike – Nat’l Trails Day @ Arroyo Hondo Open Space
Vamonos Hike – Nat’l Trails Day @ Arroyo Hondo Open Space
Jun 3 @ 9:00 am – 11:00 am
Vamonos Hike - Nat'l Trails Day @ Arroyo Hondo Open Space
Vámonos Hike – National Trails Day & “Take a Kid Hiking Day” with Nature Scavenger Hunt and Ice Cream! Arroyo Hondo Open Space Loop Park at Old Agua Fria Rd E Trailhead (end of road,[...]
Jun
6
Tue
6:00 pm Vamonos Take a Walk on the South... @ Southside Library
Vamonos Take a Walk on the South... @ Southside Library
Jun 6 @ 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Vamonos Take a Walk on the South Side @ Southside Library
Take a Walk on the South Side Southside Library to Arroyo Chamiso Trail Meet at 6599 Jaguar Dr
Jun
7
Wed
9:00 am La Tierra Trails Work Day @ La Tierra Trails, Junction 22 Trailhead
La Tierra Trails Work Day @ La Tierra Trails, Junction 22 Trailhead
Jun 7 @ 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
La Tierra Trails Work Day @ La Tierra Trails, Junction 22 Trailhead | Santa Fe | New Mexico | United States
Come help SFCT volunteers work on La Tierra Trails on behalf of the City of Santa Fe. Bring work boots, long pants/shirt sleeves, sun protection, snacks, and water.  I’ll bring the tools! If you haven’t[...]
Jun
10
Sat
9:00 am Seeding Part 2 and Wetland Resto... @ Conservation Homestead
Seeding Part 2 and Wetland Resto... @ Conservation Homestead
Jun 10 @ 9:00 am – 2:30 pm
Seeding Part 2 and Wetland Restoration Workday @ Conservation Homestead
Participants will help with our dryland wetland restoration at the Conservation Homestead by helping to construct a rock rundown, juniper weirs, and we will be continuing with seed and mulch spreading at the rangeland restoration[...]
Jun
15
Thu
5:30 pm Vamonos Find a New Path – Arroyo... @ Villa Linda Park
Vamonos Find a New Path – Arroyo... @ Villa Linda Park
Jun 15 @ 5:30 pm – 6:30 pm
Vamonos Find a New Path - Arroyo Chamiso Trail @ Villa Linda Park
Find a New Path Arroyo Chamiso Trail Meet at Villa Linda Park on the east side of SF Place Mall Walk to GCCC and back.

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News

2021 Annual Report

2021 Annual Report

SFCT 2021 Annual Report / 2022 Newsletter Explore all the activities the Santa Fe Conservation trust is engaging in (with your help!), including work on the Conservation Homestead, new properties under conservation easement, trail work and new community engagement...

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Bike-to-School Week, May 3-5, 2022

Bike-to-School Week, May 3-5, 2022

Bike-to-School Week in Santa Fe spanned three days of biking to school - the "Bike Train - Arroyo Route" on Tuesday May 3, National Bike-to-School Day events at various schools on Wed., May 4, and the multi-school "Bike Train - River Route" on Thurs. May 5....

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Green Fire Times March April 22

Green Fire Times March April 22

We are honored to be included in the March / April edition of the Green Fire Times.  Check out page 14 for an article from our very own Melissa Houser, Land Program Manager. https://greenfiretimes.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/GFT_marapril_web_v1.pdf

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Winter Vamonos Walks

Winter Vamonos Walks

​ Join Us for Our Winter Vámonos Hikes! We've got a few winter hikes coming up, and the first one is this Saturday!  Mark your calendars and let's get together for some fresh air.  Please bring your mask and wear it until we spread out.  Let's take a hike on the...

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Trail Work in 2021

Trail Work in 2021

It was a busy year of trail work for the Santa Fe Conservation Trust and our partners with the Trails Alliance of Santa Fe, the Santa Fe Fat Tire Society, New Mexico Volunteers for the Outdoors, the Boy Scouts of America, and other volunteers. Starting under a...

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International Walk-to-School Day, Oct. 6, 2021

International Walk-to-School Day, Oct. 6, 2021

SFCT worked with several local schools to promote International Walk-to-School Day on Oct. 6, 2021.  The main event was a procession from the Santa Fe Public Library's South Side Branch up the Arroyo Chamiso Trail in Tierra Contenta to Cesar Chavez Elementary School,...

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