About the Friends

Be a Part of an Ancient Story

The Friends of Pecos National Historical Park is an independent non-profit organization dedicated to supporting and assisting the mission of the park.

The goals of the Friends are:

  • To cultivate a general membership of people and organizations eager and willing to help support the work of the park.
  • To develop projects in cooperation with the Park staff.
  • To raise funds for purposes identified by Park staff and mutually agreed to by the Friends.
  • To serve as a liaison between the Park, the surrounding communities, and appropriate organizations.

Board of Directors

  • David Lemke- President
  • Donald Newell – Vice President
  • Eric Blinman – Treasurer
  • Cherry Payne – Recording Secretary
  • Kimberly Allen – Director
  • Bill Heckel – Director
  • Victor Ortiz – Director
  • David Grant Noble – Director
  • Bill Zunkel – Past President and Honorary Director