Masonic lodges do not recruit. You must ask a Freemason to become a Freemason. Unfortunately, many men who would like to become Masons never do because they are unaware of this requirement (that it be of your own free will and accord, and you must ask to join the Fraternity). If you desire to learn more about Masonic membership, visit our ‘how to join’ page for a contact card. . As Freemasons, we believe that membership in an organization as worthy as ours must come from a "sincere wish of being serviceable to your fellow creatures" and not because of coaxing, coercement, or of any promise of material gain of any kind.

Qualifications
Freemasonry accepts members from almost any religion, including Christianity, Judaism, Islam, Buddhism, and so forth. In Lodges following in the Continental (European) tradition, atheists and agnostics are also accepted, without qualification. It is required to have a belief in a Supreme Being.

To become a Freemason in New Mexico, one must:

Start the process by completing a petition (application) for membership, which you can get from a Mason you know or your local Lodge. If you don’t know a Mason, fill out our contact card to meet with a brother from Roswell #18 or visit the Grand Lodge of New Mexico website to find the nearest lodge. We will be happy to meet with you for an informational session.

The next step is to submit your petition to the Lodge you want to join. The petition is read in a Lodge meeting and referred to a committee (usually composed of three members). This committee then interviews you — usually right in your home, so that your family can ask any questions that they may have.

After the interview, the committee reports its findings to the Lodge, and a secret ballot is taken. If the vote is favorable, you’ll be notified and you’ll be given a date to start the degree program.

To find out more and meet with one of the members, please visit the contact page.