News from local chapters in New Mexico and Arizona Twelve independent chapters operate within the Audubon Southwest region. Consider joining a  chapter near you  to participate in bird-related events near you and engage on local issues. Read on for current chapter highlights!   2026 Joint State Chapter Gathering, April 2-4  More than fifty chapter members representing nine of our 12 chapters gathered in Phoenix earlier this month for our biannual meeting. The energy was great as old friends got to catch-up and new friendships were made. We were especially happy to host members of our newest campus chapter from Arizona Western College (AWC) in Yuma. Participants enjoyed presentations about National Audubon’s Flight Plan, the Audubon Conservation Ranching Program, using storytelling to elevate conservation action, and how to increase membership and diversity of members.…