The Natural History of the Black Range is diverse and complicated and to a remarkable extent unexplored and undocumented.  There are several works which cover species found in the Black Range and others which cover the ecosystem types found in the Black Range.  There are also works which describe the effects that humans have had on the area.  In general, we focus on the works of authors who live in the Black Range.  Hopefully, the following resources will help you understand and appreciate the beauty of this part of the world.

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VIDEOS: Birds of the Black Range

ANNOTATED CHECKLISTS:

1. Birds of the Black Range and Gila NF
   

2. Mammals of the Gila
   

3. Amphibians, Reptiles, & Fish of the Gila
   

4. Flora of the Black Range
   

PHOTO GALLERIES: 

1. Plants of the Black Range - 1 
   

2. Plants of the Black Range - 2
   

3. Bugs of the Black Range
   

4. Mammals of the Black Range
   

5. Reptiles of the Black Range
   

6. Butterflies and Moths of the Black Range
   

7. Birds of the Black Range
   

OTHER PORTALS:

1. Holes In the Ground (Our Mining Portal has many geology links)
   

ARTICLES: 

1. birding Southern New Mexico 
   

2. Hillsboro Javelina History.pdf 
   

3. Ramblings from a Hillsboro Naturalist vol 1 no 1.pdf
   

4. A Shell Hunt in the Black Range.pdf
   

The Works of Local Writers

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and other sources)

After a long and distinguished career as a Wildlife Biologist performing research on the natural history of the Wild Turkey and Cougar, and becoming a nationally recognized expert on those species, Harley Shaw retired to become a major author on the natural history of this region.

Jan Haley’s work, both “Max Evans’ Hi Lo...” and “Free Flow” have received significant acclaim.  Her beautiful photographs provide significant insight to the varied lands of New Mexico.

Other Resources

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2. Natural History References (A Webpage of the Black Range Rag)
   

3. New Mexico Ornithological Society
   

4. Mesilla Valley Audubon Society
   

5. Southwestern New Mexico Audubon Society
   

6. The New Mexico Geological Society
   

7. Native Plant Society of New Mexico (Las Cruces)
   

8. Native Plant Society of New Mexico (Silver City)
   

9. New Mexico Rare Plants