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Caving in New Mexico

New Mexico is best known as home to world-famous Carlsbad Caverns, but the state is also full of wild caves and an active caving scene. It is a great place to go caving!

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White Sands Grotto

408 Southern Sky Carlsbad, NM 88220-5338
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Grotto of the Ancients

Cortez, CO
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Mesilla Valley Grotto

3120 Risner St Las Cruces, NM 88011
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New Mexico Tech Student Grotto

c/o NMT Caving Club Physical Rec, 801 Leroy Place Socorro, NM 87801
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Pajarito Grotto

c/o John Lyles p.o. box 95 Los Alamos, NM 87544
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Pecos Valley Grotto

1407 S 23rd Street Artesia, NM 88210
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Sandia Grotto

c/o Sandia Grotto 509 Aliso Dr. NE Albuquerque, NM 87108
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Sierra Blanca Grotto

PO Box 1721 Ruidoso Downs, NM 88346-1721
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Get Underground in New Mexico

Interested in caves near you? The NSS is a great way to explore and learn about caves in New Mexico. Attend a meeting at one of our local chapters, meet other cavers, get training, and see New Mexico caves. No experience necessary! We are a national organization dedicated to exploring, protecting, and studying caves.

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About the National Speleological Society

The NSS is the largest caving-focused membership organization in the world. We exist to promote fellowship among cavers & protect, explore and study caves. With thousands of members worldwide, being a part of the NSS means being connected to cavers everywhere. There is no better way to get access to trips, training, and fellowship. But the NSS also offers the following benefits:

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Publications

Get immediate digital access to over 80 years and 1,500+ issues of NSS publications, including the NSS News.  For an additional $10/year, members can receive a printed copy of the News. 

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Events

Every year the NSS holds a week long convention. Members receive a discount. Members also get access or discounts to regional events held all over the country.

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Training

Members get discounts on National Cave Rescue Commission training events held throughout the country.

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Gear

Get 45% or more off outdoor gear from major brands! Additionally, caving-focused vendors like Highline Rope, Inner Mountain Outfitters, and On Rope 1 all offer generous discounts to NSS members.

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Support Caves!

Your membership dollars support NSS cave preserves, scientific programs, and exploration grants! Be a part of protecting the most fragile ecosystems on earth.

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Grants

NSS members can apply for the exploration & scientific grants the organization gives out every year. Learn more here.

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Additional Benefits

NSS Bookstore discounts

Discount on your first Convention

Connect with Cavers through the Membership Directory

Access to NSS Cave Preserves

Free Camping at HQ

Access to the NSS library

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