El Paso Mineral and Gem Society
El Paso Mineral and Gem Society
The El Paso Gem and Mineral Society is a member of the American Federation of Mineralogical Societies AFMS. https://www.amfed.org
The AFMS’ purpose is:
To promote popular interest and education in the various Earth Sciences, and in particular the subjects of Geology, Mineralogy, Paleontology, Lapidary and other related subjects, and to sponsor and provide means of coordinating the work and efforts of all persons and groups interested therein; to sponsor and encourage the formation and international development of Societies and Regional Federations and by and through such means to strive toward greater international good will and fellowship.
AFMS has 7 Regional Federations that that have multiple affiliated Rock clubs/societies. When traveling to any state in the US you can typically find a local club by looking on the AFMS website. There are hundreds of affiliated organizations/clubs.
On their website you can find AFMS member clubs, contact information and the many AFMS Youth Programs, all under the umbrella of Future Rockhounds of America (FRA)
The Deming Gem & Mineral Society, Inc http://www.thedgmsclub.com/