Founded in 1962, the Southwestern Region of the NSS is a region of the National Speleological Society. The Southwestern Region is a non-profit organization to further the discovery, exploration, scientific study, and conservation of caves, and to promote safe techniques of cave exploration. The Southwestern Region specifically spans all of New Mexico and the area of Texas west of the southern projection of the eastern boundary of New Mexico, but the region is not limited to activities in these areas.
All grottos (chapters of the NSS) within the boundaries of the Southwestern Region as well as some others in western Texas and eastern Arizona are member grottos. Taking into account all member grottos, the boundaries of the SWR partially overlap boundaries recognized by sister NSS regions, the Texas Speleological Association and the Arizona Regional Association.
SWR Constitution
Constitution of the Southwestern Region of the National Speleological Society
Contact Information
Officers
| Officer | Member |
|---|---|
| SWR Chairman | Andrea Landaker |
| SWR Vice Chairman | Jason Banegas |
| SWR Secretary | Janine Smith |
| SWR Treasurer | Ron Lipinski (postal address) |
Southwestern Cavers Newsletter Staff
| Position | Member |
|---|---|
| SWR Southwestern Cavers Editor | Carol Belski |
To submit trip reports, scientific reports, conservation items, articles on safety, humorous material, or other matters for publication into the Southwestern Cavers newsletter, please contact the Southwestern Cavers Newsletter Staff.
SWR Website Committee
| Position | Member |
|---|---|
| SWR Website Committee Chairman | Wesley J. Landaker |
| SWR Website Committee Member | Devra Heyer |
For any issues with this website please contact a member of the SWR Website Commitee.
To add events or news please contact an SWR officer who can help ensure it gets posted both to this website and to the Southwestern Cavers newsletter as appropriate.
If you are otherwise interested in being part of the SWR Website Committee, please contact the committee chair or an SWR officer.
Community
Email List
Sign up for the Southwestern Region email list by emailing swregiontres@gmail.com to get access. You are also encouraged to join the SWR, but this is not required to join the mailing list.
Facebook Group
You can also join the Southwestern Region Group on Facebook. You are also encouraged to join the SWR, but this is not required to join the Facebook group.
Related Organizations
- The Fort Stanton Cave Study Project is a non-profit organization whose mission is to conduct and promote exploration, public education, scientific research, and environmentally sound management of the caves and karst within and surrounding the Fort Stanton – Snowy River Cave National Conservation Area.
- The Galena King Mine is a historic mine located in Bernalillo County, New Mexico. A group of volunteers called “Friends of Galena King” help protect, preserve, and promote the mine so future generations can continue to appreciate its natural beauty as well as its historic and geological significance.