Who: Membership is open to individuals holding a degree (associate or beyond) from an accredited college/university. There are no barriers based on gender, race, creed, age, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or class.
Membership Brochure 2023-2024
What: Nationally, state & locally: our mission is to “advance gender equity for women & girls through research, education, and advocacy”. Through our public policy program, lobbying & grassroots efforts promote policies that breakthrough educational & economic barriers for women. Visit the AAUW Public Policy page for more information.
When: Monthly meetings with interesting programs are held on the 2nd Saturday, 9:30 am – 11:30 am, September-May. The June Social luncheon will be held on Tuesday, June 10, 2023.
Our major outreach program, GIRLS CAN!, usually replaces our March meeting.
How: Communication tools include this website lascruces-nm.aauw.net, membership directory, and information: Yearbook, and monthly newsletter: Organ Mountain Views, better known as the OMV. The OMV Reminders & Special Notices are delivered via email. OMVs are always available here under the tab above: Newsletters.
Why: The #1 reason individuals join AAUW is their support of our mission. As members, our outreach is broadened by networking with diverse community groups of all ages that share our mission. Interested in fellowship & learning as well as fun and games? Check out branch Interest Groups. Look for membership perks on the AAUW Membership Benefits page, including Office Depot/Office Max, Geico Insurance & other merchant discounts. (click blue links)
For more information: Contact our Branch Membership Vice Presidents, Lynne Lord or Lori LaPlanche
AAUW Las Cruces, established in 1923, is the oldest and largest branch in New Mexico, with over 90 members. We have been moving women forward for the past 100 years!!
We will be celebrating our 100 year Aniversary throughout 2023 and 2024
The American Association of University Women has been empowering women as individuals and as a community since 1881. For more than 130 years, we have worked together as a national grassroots organization to improve the lives of millions of women and their families.
What We Do! AAUW’s policy work connects and rallies advocates at the local, state, national, and global levels to empower women and girls. AAUW national issues are detailed here. (click link)
AAUW Las Cruces, Inc.
PO Box 1081
Las Cruces, NM 88004