Home to 22 Lodges and 10,044 members Grand Lodge Convention, July 1-5, 2012 in Austin, Texas..

"Promote Elkdom" (From 2012-13 NMEA State President Roger Hamman)
Buenos Dias from New Mexico “The Land of Enchantment” and the 5th largest state in the United States of America! On behalf of the New Mexico Elks Association, I welcome you.
I encourage you to visit our website www.nmelks.org and browse around to learn more about our 22 Lodges, consisting of 9,000+ members. Click on the newsletter section, enjoy the bulletins from our Lodges and see if there is something that might interest you.
Our state major project is Cerebral Palsy, helping kids and young adults to walk without assistance. Since 1951, the New Mexico Elks have been leading the charge and providing funds for equipment and services for this most worthy program. Personal efforts of Elks throughout New Mexico are responsible for the overall success.
Our Ritual Program has become one of the top programs in the Elks Organization. Since 2003, New Mexico has produced two National Champions, two National Runner-ups and two 3rd Place National teams. New Mexico is one of the top ritual states in the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks and we will continue our proud Ritual tradition.
Santa Fe, our state capitol, is home to the Palace of the Governors, the oldest continually occupied public building in the United States, built in the early 17th century. Albuquerque, our largest city, hosts the International Balloon Fiesta, considered the most photographed event in the world, where over 700 hot air, gas and special-shaped balloons gather every year in October.
From our early beginnings as a Spanish Territory, to our progression as a leader in technology, medicine, research and defense, New Mexico has much to offer. Our state is truly unique with its varying climates, topography, beautiful sunsets and picturesque mountains. Many of the 22 Lodges are located in some historical settings; from the Caverns in Carlsbad, through the Alien City of Roswell, across the White Sands of Alamogordo, and old Route 66 from Tucumcari through Albuquerque, Grants-Milan and Gallup.
Gina and I invite you to come visit our State and enjoy our New Mexico hospitality. Help us celebrate our state’s 100th Anniversary into statehood (1912-2012), the 47th state in our great nation. Sample our locally grown Chili “Red or Green” and enjoy our spicy New Mexican cuisine. When you visit us, you will then understand why we are called “The Land of Enchantment”.

Read About The Grand Exalted Rulers visit in the Albuquerque Journal

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RV Park Upgrade On April 7th, The 30 year old Tucumcari Elks Lodge 1172 RV Park upgraded one half of the eight pull through spaces to 50 amp power. 50 amps upgraded our 30 amp hookups which are needed for many of the large recreational vehicles that use our RV facility. Tucumcari Lodge PER association donated the funds for the required electrical equipment, cable tubing, and wiring. Member Wayne Fought, Steele Electric owner, donated his crew, trencher, and skip loader. PERs and Lodge volunteers provided labor to pull cable wiring, laying tubing and related duties for this project. Pictured are Exalted Ruler Chris Sandoval and member Wayne Fought wiring the new main junction box for the RV Park. Submitted by Bill Griffin, secretary, BPOE #1172

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GER Carr's Placemats for Lodge use!

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The New Mexico Elks donated unused CP Equipment to the Ohio Elks Association, whose Major Project is also CP. Representatives of NM and OH loaded items for transport on April 13th, 2012. More Photos!

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Click Here for Letter of Good Standing for Gaming and Alcohol