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Mission and History

 The purpose of Lutherhaven is to provide a facility for the use of New  Mexico Lutherans for religious recreational purposes. The facility is  available for all professed Lutherans of the state of New Mexico,  including church organizations, congregations, districts, individuals  and families, who seek a restful secluded spot for camping, meetings,  recreation, and hiking. 

History

  • 1971- Calvin and HB Horn donate 10 acres to New Mexico Lutherans on the condition that a building be constructed within 7 years
  • 1972- New Mexico Lutheran Association (NMLA) established to own/manage the retreat
  • 1973- Power/Water established
  • 1974- Main kitchen constructed 

  • 1980- The 480 sq foot "great room" is built for a meeting and sleeping area
  • 1985- An additional 10 acres purchased for $20,000 funded by individual loans from local Lutherans
  • 1989- Two full sized bathrooms with showers built along with hot water heater and a new furnace
  • 1994- "Barney's Bunkhouse" built for additional 615 sq ft of sleeping space
  • 2002- 4,000 acre fire destroys Lutherhaven and surroundin

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  • 2003- Burnt trees removed
  • 2007- 3 new tent sites built
  • 2004- 4,000 trees and grass planted
  • 2006- Pump house and bathroom built
  • 2007- 3 new tent sites built

  •  2009- Over 950 attend Lutheran Baseball Night. Construction begins on new Main Lodge 
  • 2010- 1,000 Lutherans attend Baseball Night in support of Lutherhaven.  The first RV      makes its way to the site since the fire. The new Main  Lodge makes great progress thanks to the efforts of volunteers and over  $50,000 in funds donated.

  •  2012- Lutherhaven receives its official occupancy permit and opens use.  

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