The New Mexico Mountain Man Association was founded in 1977 by Bob Fleming and Jim Traver in Albuquerque, New Mexico. There was a great desire by these two gentlemen to establish an organization that would be centered around the great American Fur Trade Era and reliving, re-enacting, and enjoying the great outdoors as the original mountain men did. They established the framework for our organization and our present members are all dedicated to preserving this great historical time period (1780 – 1840).
Our organization is dedicated to ensuring that the history and heritage of the fantastic Fur Trade Era of the early 1800’s is preserved. We strive to develop active programs of outdoor activities, of which shooting muzzle loading firearms, gun safety, camping, dressing in clothing of the period, and researching and living the old ways of the mountain man and Indian are an integral part. We encourage family participation in all aspects of our activities. If you feel “Born out of Time”, have a need of belonging to a historical organization, or just want to get away from the normal daily routines, then consider becoming a member of the New Mexico Mountain Man Association. We hope you will.
Mountain Man Member: Complete written application and mail to Club purser. Each applicant must be approved by two current members in good standing. Within a year of joining the NMMM, a new member should have made progress toward achieving period appearance and participation in Club activities.
Annual Dues (January 1 – December 31): $30 individual, $40 family
The NMMM also provide an opportunity for members to demonstrate period skills and be acknowledged for their achievements. An explanation of our skills/achievement system can be found on Requirements for Membership/Achievement in the NMMM.
Our organization holds the following activities and participates in others (announcements are always available):
- Monthly general meetings for members.
- Monthly council meeting for our elected officers. All members are encouraged to attend the council meetings.
- Annual turkey and ham shoots.
- Annual state knife and tomahawk championship.
- Rendezvous (Meeting Places) – The NMMM holds two annual rendezvous and co-sponsors a third.
- Members receive monthly newsletters.
2025 CALENDAR OF EVENTS
Bouse Hill Muzzle Loaders Rendezvous February 13 - 16, 2025 contact; Ron Riffe 760 802-7486
Moon of the Crow Rendezvous March 13 - 16, 2025
Hawk and Knife April12, 2025
Cashe Le Pew TBA
Ham Shoot TBA
McGaffey Lake Rendezvous TBA
Turkey Shoot TBA
Frozen Foot TBA
Santa Fe Trail Rendezvous June 7 - 15, 2025 contact; Toby Burson 505 702-3176
Los Lunas Monthly Shoots contact; Steve McCarther 480227-3722
For more information or directions to an event contact one of our club officers,
or email us at: scribenmmm@gmail.com.
Booshway Carl Benward 505-261-9701
Segundo Mark Bomboy 505-486-0343
Purser David Goodrich 505-205-7806
Scribe Maria Goodrich
Counselors KD Fullerton
David LeMond
Randy West
Club email address: scribenmmm@gmail.com