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PURPOSE: The New Mexico State Poetry Society (NMSPS) promotes the writing and enjoyment of poetry and is affiliated with the National Federation of State Poetry Societies (NFSPS), which encourages poetry nationally through various activities including an annual summer convention.
MEMBERSHIP: Membership in NMSPS is open to anyone interested in poetry. Dues are $20.00 per year for adults (see form below) and $5 for students 18 and under.
Membership benefits in the New Mexico State Society include:
CHAPTERS:
NMSPS currently has six chapters. Chairpersons are:
and the NMSPS Member Resource Survey found here:
You can save these forms and send in an email attachment to apply@nmpoetry.com or print and mail forms. Make out a check or money order for your membership fee* to NMSPS and mail to:
NMSPS c/o Shirley Blackwell
P.O. Box 1352
Los Lunas, NM 87031
If you are unable to use the editable forms, try printing out this version. If this version does not work for you, email membership@nmpoetry.com.
* Membership Fees *
Annual dues are $20 ($5 for youth 18 and under). Dues are pro-rated depending on which quarter of the year you join as follows:
Dues for 1st Quarter sign-ups (November 1 - January 31) are $20.
Dues for 2nd Quarter sign-ups (February 1- April 30) are $15.
Dues for 3rd Quarter sign-ups (May 1 - July 31) are $10.
Dues for 4th Quarter signups (August 1 - October 31) are $5.
Contact the Treasurer at treasurer@nmpoetry.com if you have any questions.
PURPOSE: The New Mexico State Poetry Society (NMSPS) promotes the writing and enjoyment of poetry and is affiliated with the National Federation of State Poetry Societies (NFSPS), which encourages poetry nationally through various activities including an annual summer convention.
MEMBERSHIP: Membership in NMSPS is open to anyone interested in poetry. Dues are $20.00 per year for adults (see form below) and $5 for students 18 and under.
Membership benefits in the New Mexico State Society include:
- Membership in the NFSPS, including Strophes, the quarterly national publication.
- The quarterly NMSPS publication, Language of Enchantment, as well as occasional information about upcoming events.
- privileges such as reduced rates for certain contests.
- an opportunity to list member?s personal books or chapbooks, along with a contact phone number or email, on the website.
CHAPTERS:
NMSPS currently has six chapters. Chairpersons are:
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Albuquerque Chapter (Albuquerque Area)
Elaine Schwartz, Chairperson: (505) 255-1742 -
Rio Grande Valencia Poets (Belen and Los Lunas Area)
George L. Forrest, Interim Chair: (505) 864-0837 -
High Prairie Poets Chapter (Roswell Area)
Ann H. Applegarth, Chair: (575) 627-6014 -
Rio Abajo Poets Chapter (Socorro area)
Barbara DuBois, Chair: (575) 835-3437 -
Santa Fe Poetry Trails Chapter
James Raby, Chair: (505) 955-9067 -
Bosque Poets Chapter (Corrales & Rio Rancho)
Susan Paquet, Chair: (817) 597-9539
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Walking Rain Chapter (Taos)
Andrea Watson, Chair: (303) 249-4731
How to Join
Fill out the editable NMSPS membership application PDF found here:and the NMSPS Member Resource Survey found here:
You can save these forms and send in an email attachment to apply@nmpoetry.com or print and mail forms. Make out a check or money order for your membership fee* to NMSPS and mail to:
NMSPS c/o Shirley Blackwell
P.O. Box 1352
Los Lunas, NM 87031
If you are unable to use the editable forms, try printing out this version. If this version does not work for you, email membership@nmpoetry.com.
* Membership Fees *
Annual dues are $20 ($5 for youth 18 and under). Dues are pro-rated depending on which quarter of the year you join as follows:
Dues for 1st Quarter sign-ups (November 1 - January 31) are $20.
Dues for 2nd Quarter sign-ups (February 1- April 30) are $15.
Dues for 3rd Quarter sign-ups (May 1 - July 31) are $10.
Dues for 4th Quarter signups (August 1 - October 31) are $5.
Contact the Treasurer at treasurer@nmpoetry.com if you have any questions.