The New Mexico Mountain Club (NMMC) was founded in January 1952 by a small group of Albuquerque outdoor enthusiasts eager to get outside to explore with other like-minded individuals. They formed a Club with annual dues and the first hike was to the summit of Ladrón Peak (9,186 ft) in the Sierra Ladrones (south of Albuquerque).

Beginning with that outing, Members have volunteered to become Club Leaders and have led many decades of hiking, climbing, backpacking, snowshoeing, scrambling and car camping adventures in New Mexico and beyond. Throughout this long history, the enthusiasm and commitment of our membership has built an organization that will continue long after most of us have moved on.

The Mountain Club is led by elected Officers and Board Members who take on Chair level responsibilities. Our membership term is January 1st - December 31st of each year and annual dues are $10, paid by all Members on January 1st.

The New Mexico Mountain Club is a 501(C)(7) tax exempt organization.