THE BLACK RANGE

The Black Range of southwestern New Mexico in the United States is roughly 55 miles (about 88 kilometers) long and about 18 miles (29 kilometers) wide. Its highest point is 10,165 feet in elevation - a high spot on the ridge of the range. The biodiversity of this small area is remarable because it is a boundary site and a sky island. The various disciplines of biology establish a variety of zones, and those zones differ according to the field of study. One thing which seems to be true about them all however, is that the edges of these zones meet in the Black Range. Add to that an elevation differential of 6,000 feet and you have ecosystems which range from desert scrub to pine, fir, and aspen forests.

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THE BLACK RANGE NATURALIST

This natural history journal is now in its nineth year. The BRN is published periodically - generally on a quarterly basis. All issues of the BRN can be read on-line or downloaded as a .pdf document. The BRN is a community based effort which actively seeks articles/images/reports of observations about the natural history of the Black Range and the adjacent areas. Contributors retain copyright for the material they provide for publication. Our contributors are local, regional, and national and they range from the casual obseverer to well-seasoned researcher. We welcome all.The BRN, and indeed the entire Black Range effort, is not-for-revenue. One step beyond non-profit. We do not accept funding or donations and we do not include advertisements in our publications or on our website. It is about sharing.

OUR OTHER PUBLICATIONS

We have published a significant number of topical publications about the natural history of the Black Range. There are surveys of the flora, fauna, and geologic features of the Black Range. There are also trail guides and publications on the history of the study of natural history in this area.

OUR NATURAL HISTORY SURVEY OF THE BLACK RANGE

Our survey of the natural history of the Black Range is presented in narrative, photo galleries, video galleries, and in an informal blog.

FOLLOW THE CONTOURS

Our survey of the natural history of the Black Range as seen in videos of car routes, walks, and drone flights. Links to more than 50 videos, cross referenced with photo galleries and a variety of reference material we have produced.

HUMAN HISTORY IN THE BLACK RANGE

There are several reputable sources of information about the human history of this area - and a few which are suspect. We provide links to those we consider reputable and to the narrative, photographic, and video material we have developed on this topical area.