Rocky Mountain Outdoor Writers and Photographers

2025 Rocky Mountain Outdoor Writers and Photographers Conference

It's now official: The 2025 annual conference of Rocky Mountain Outdoor Writers and Photographers will be in Taos, New Mexico, September 14-17, with headquarters at Taos Tennis, next to Quail Ridge Resort on New Mexico 150 (Taos Ski Valley Road). That's Sunday through Wednesday, and tentative plans call for a board meeting Sunday afternoon and the opening reception and presentation of contest submissions Sunday evening. The conference concludes Wednesday evening with the banquet and awards ceremony, and in between

we'll have workshops, programs, field trips to scenic and historic sites, and some free time to explore the Taos area on your own.

Among activities in the planning stages are a half-day float trip on the Rio Grande and a guided walk to see petroglyphs (plus great views and maybe wildlife) in the Orilla Verde Recreation Area, part of the Rio Grande del Norte National Monument. We would like to arrange a guided tour of Taos Pueblo, maybe have a meal along the Rio Grande, and possibly get into the high country. Quail Ridge is a condominium resort and a possible lodging choice, and there are also numerous air B&Bs and other lodging possibilities nearby, including in the town of Taos. Stay tuned! We'll keep you posted through rmowp.org, this newsletter, and maybe even an email or two.