The Biological Society of New Mexico (BSNM) is a 501(c)3 tax–exempt organization under the New Mexico Nonprofit Corporation Act and the United States Internal Revenue Code.

The mission of the BSNM is to establish and maintain endowments, trusts, foundations and other funds for the purpose of encouraging, fostering and pursuing excellence in education in the Department of Biology at the University of New Mexico. The Society is authorized to receive grants, stipends, honoraria, property, or any other interests for educational purposes. Tax–exempt gifts may be given with designation to be used for specific purposes, student fellowships, and research support as long as the purpose fits the objectives of pursuing excellence in biological education and research at UNM.

The Biological Society of New Mexico was established in 1982 with the primary goal of achieving educational excellence in the Department of Biology at the University of New Mexico. Over the years, the BSNM has been involved in many activities in the Department. BSNM established an endowment for the Sevilleta Field Station; it established and supports the Department's annual newsletter; and it created and funds several scholarships including awards for Biology graduation, Annual Research Day, and excellence awards for graduate students, faculty members, lecturers and staff.

It is not by chance that the Department of Biology at UNM is rated one of the nation's outstanding biology departments. High scholastic standards and academic goals established by past and current faculty and students have contributed to the Department's success. Funding from numerous federal, state and private sources acknowledge the quality of our work. From the study of molecules to the vast expanse of total ecological systems, the Department of Biology at UNM has a respected reputation, both in structured research and practical teaching. Our quest for excellence is unending. If we are to realize this Department's total potential, it will be because of you. We seek your financial support—so important to our educational mission.