New Mexico Mycological Society

The purpose of NMMS is to advance the understanding and stimulate the interest of its members in the field of mycology by providing opportunities for study, holding conferences, facilitating cooperative research, arranging forays, exchanging information among members, and interchanging specimens and information with other interested parties and organizations.

NMMS hosts monthly meetings open to all, members-only field trips and Annual Foray weekend in prime mushroom-foraging locations, and social events.

NMMS is an affiliated member of the North American Mycological Association, and NMMS members receive a discount on NAMA membership. NAMA holds Regional Forays as well as its Annual Foray.

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Upcoming Club Meeting

Sunday, October 11, 2026 — 2:00 PM
UNM Castetter Hall, Room 55 (in person) view map

Bioremediation Potential of Fungi in Heavy Metal Contaminated Drylands

Speaker: Abigail Granath

Abigail Granath is a PhD candidate in the Biology Department at UNM. Abi works in Dr. Jennifer Rudgers’ lab, where she investigates how symbiotic relationships between plants and fungi contribute to the bioremediation of heavy metals in areas affected by the legacy of uranium mining.

She is a huge nerd when it comes to ecology, specifically plant and fungal ecology, and is inspired every day by the symbiotic relationships between organisms that create networks of resource sharing and community support. She thinks plant and fungal mutualistic relationships are great examples of how strong communities can help individuals thrive in stressful environments.

NMMS holds monthly meetings on the second Sunday of the month except for January, February, and December. These events are both social and educational, featuring speakers, presentations, or activities. Most meetings are held in Albuquerque, and 2-3 are held in Santa Fe. Programs and locations will be announced here.

Our meetings are open to everyone - members, potential members, visitors taking a look at the Club. All are welcome!

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Although mushroom poisonings are fairly uncommon, they do occur, and in the last few years, reports of poisonings, some fatal, have increased notably. NMMS stresses that no wild mushrooms should be eaten without positive identification. If there is any doubt, look at it, photograph it if you like, but don't eat it! Furthermore, NMMS does not condone the use of psychoactive mushrooms or any fungus designated as a controlled substance. Besides the legal problems posed by possession, psychoactive fungi may contain substances which can be harmful or even fatal if ingested in sufficient amounts.

NEW MEXICO MYCOLOGICAL SOCIETY
PO Box 4026
Albuquerque, NM 87196
505-507-9915
newmexmyco@gmail.com