New Mexico Chapter of The Wildlife Society


The Wildlife Society’s mission is to represent and serve the professional community of scientists, managers, educators, technicians, planners, and others who work actively to study, manage, and conserve wildlife and its habitats worldwide.


The NM Chapter will be hosting the Joint Annual Meeting (JAM) on February 6-8th, 2025. Visit our meeting webpage for more detailed information.


Executive Board 2024

President: Travis Zaffarano, twsnewmexico@gmail.com
Past President: Orrin Duvuvuei
President-Elect: Emily Trejo Sypolt
Secretary: Kyle Tator
Newsletter Editor: DeeAnne Meliopoulos
Treasurer: Tony Opatz
Board Member: Leland Pierce
Board Member: Jacob Lobato
Board Member: Danica Cooke


History and Bylaws

NM Chapter Bylaws
NM Chapter Operations Manual


Click here for a contact list for State and Federal Government Agencies and Universities engaged in wildlife management and research in New Mexico