Welcome to New Mexico DarkSky
Founded in June 2023, we are a state chapter of DarkSky International. All members of DarkSky International in the state of New Mexico are chapter members. The activities of the chapter are managed by the State Council of the organization.
Vision: New Mexico DarkSky seeks to restore and preserve New Mexico’s ancestral heritage of majestic, star- filled skies and dark nighttime environments. We endeavor to eliminate light pollution throughout the State and protect all communities from its harmful effects, through advocacy, outreach, education, and conservation.
Mission: The Organization will strive to:
- become the leading force for protecting New Mexico’s existing Dark Sky places and for eliminating light pollution throughout the State.
- develop professional credibility with government, industry, and the public as the authoritative voice for outstanding, protective, and safe outdoor lighting policies.
- bring the experience, expertise, and resources of DarkSky International to enhance and enrich our State-wide work.
How? Eliminating light pollution does not mean that we have to turn all of the lights off. It can be achieved through responsible lighting that follows some basic principles: use only as much light as is needed, direct it only to where it is needed, use it only when it is needed, and use redder light when possible.
Why? Responsible lighting can be safer, save energy and money, be healthier, have less adverse effect on wildlife, respect property rights, and enable greater human appreciation and scientific study of the night sky. Dark skies can also have a positive economic impact through astrotourism and attracting people to live in New Mexico. There really is no down side!
Join us by becoming a DarkSky International member!
Donate directly to the New Mexico chapter!
Email us at newmexico@darksky.org
Contact us to request our Protect the New Mexico DarkSky brochure!
Initiatives
- Legislation, ordinances and monitoring
- Education, outreach, and community engagement
- New Mexico dark sky places
- Economic impact and tourism
- Ecological/biological impact
- December 2023 stakeholder meeting
Resources
- DarkSky international
- Illuminating Engineering Society
- More external links to information on dark skies
- Information on ordinances
- Information on dark-sky friendly products
- Images of night skies in New Mexico
- NM presentations
Organization
Press
Contact us to request our Protect the New Mexico DarkSky brochure!