GOING TO THE MOUNTAINS
IS LIKE GOING HOME.
EXCEPTIONAL EXPERIENCES @ 9000 FT
123 ACRES FOR THE BORDERLAND
El Paso Baptist Association purchased 123 acres five miles outside Cloudcroft in 1958 to give El Pasoans and all those in the borderland access to God’s creation and a chance to find rest amidst the beauty.
This land has been used by groups from all over the region for the last 67 years. With the Odyssey Ropes Course, room for campers, RVs, and numerous activities, we have people come back year after year to experience the peace and joy or spending time in God’s beautiful creation.
CLOUDCROFT, NM
High up in the Sacramento Mountains at 9,000 ft, Aspendale is just 4 miles south of Cloudcroft, New Mexico—nature’s playground. Surrounded by the Lincoln National Forest and the beauty of the southwest, there are ample things to do in the area on top of being in our picturesque valley.
FAITH
As a Christian organization, we want our guests to understand that the primary purpose of Aspendale Mountain Retreat Center is to share the gospel of Jesus Christ. Our goal is to strengthen the body of Christ through biblical education, worship, fellowship, and recreational activities. Our policies and guidelines are established to support that purpose.
DIRECTIONS
From the WEST (El Paso, Las Cruces, Phoenix)
From US 54, take US 82 E in Alamogordo to come up the mountain for 16 miles.
Turn Right onto NM-130 in Cloudcroft and continue for 3.4 miles.
Turn right onto Pierce Canyon Road and continue for 1.7 miles until you reach the camp.
Follow the signs to the managers cabin for check in.
From the EAST (Hobbs, Lubbock, Dallas)
In Artesia, head west on US 82 W toward Mayhill and continue for 72 miles.
Turn left onto NM-130 and continue for 18 miles.
Turn left onto Pierce Canyon Road and continue for 1.7 miles.
Follow the signs to the managers cabin for check in.
STAFF MEMBERS
JIM PETTIT
DIRECTOR
Jim is the director, maintenance guru, hospitality specialist and everything in between for Aspendale. Jim has a lifelong love of Aspendale and does a wonderful job hosting camps and groups, fundraising for the camp, upgrading the systems and being the all around wonderful camp director.
JADE CRANSON
MARKETING ASSISTANT
Jade works in the marketing and design department at Aspendale. She loves designing everything from eye-catching t-shirts to fun stickers. She is excited to work in marketing and be a part of the work God is doing at the camp.
DEMETRIA “DEE” WHITE
ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT
Dee steps into the role of Admin after having come to Aspendale with Child Evangelism Fellowship of NM for several years. Her passion for ministry and organizational skills are of great value to Aspendale and CEF where she serves as State Director.
JESUS “CHUY” NUÑEZ
INTERIM PROGRAM MANAGER
My name is Jesus Nunez, and I serve at Aspendale Mountain Retreat where I help run activities, support camp operations, and make sure everyone who comes here feels at home. This place means a lot to me, and it’s a blessing to be part of what God is doing through this ministry.
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
2026
DR. JOE ANDREWS PRESIDENT
HUGO GARCIA VICE PRESIDENT
BRIAN GRAY TREASURER
BRIAN AVALOS SECRETARY
LINDSAY KRONMILLER
HEATHER THATCHER
ROD WIGGS
JOE HANKINS
