New Mexico has a lively and diverse literary landscape that blends Indigenous, Hispanic, Anglo, and international influences. For authors seeking publishers in the state—whether for literary fiction, regional nonfiction, poetry, academic work, or niche trade titles—this list compiles 80 publishing companies and small presses active in 2025.
1. Barnett Ghostwriting
Barnett Ghostwriting operates as a full-service writing and publishing partner, offering manuscript development and editing with light production support for authors transitioning to traditional or hybrid publishing.
- Focus: Ghostwriting, developmental edits, author collaboration.
- Strengths: Personalized manuscript coaching, confidentiality, and project management.
2. Albuquerque Press
A regional small press focusing on Southwestern fiction and cultural nonfiction, Albuquerque Press champions local voices and community storytelling.
- Focus: Regional fiction, memoir, Southwestern culture.
- Strengths: Local distribution and community events.
3. Blue Mesa Publishing
Blue Mesa supports midlist authors with trade-quality paperback and ebook releases, emphasizing contemporary literary fiction and creative nonfiction.
- Focus: Literary fiction, memoir, essays.
- Strengths: Editorial development and quality cover design.
4. Cactus Road Books
Cactus Road Books publishes short-run print editions and ebooks, balancing experimental poetry with concise narrative nonfiction about the desert Southwest.
- Focus: Poetry, short nonfiction.
- Strengths: High-quality small press aesthetics.
5. Camino Norte Editions
Camino Norte Editions is known for bilingual and cross-cultural titles that explore borderlands, migration, and Indigenous perspectives.
- Focus: Bilingual literature, cultural studies.
- Strengths: Translation partnerships and outreach.
6. Chaco Canyon Publishing
Named for the ancient ruins, this press publishes archaeological and regional history titles alongside literary works inspired by place.
- Focus: History, archaeology, place-based literature.
- Strengths: Authoritative regional scholarship.
7. Desert Light Books
Desert Light Books releases both trade and academic titles, with editorial attention to place, nature writing, and environmental studies.
- Focus: Nature writing, environmental nonfiction.
- Strengths: Research-backed editorial support.
8. Dos Lunas Press
Dos Lunas Press blends modern poetry and short fiction with an emphasis on emerging Southwestern writers and creative mentorship programs.
- Focus: Poetry, short fiction.
- Strengths: Workshops and mentorship.
9. El Camino Literary
A boutique publisher specializing in memoir and narrative nonfiction tied to lived experiences in the American Southwest.
- Focus: Memoir, narrative nonfiction.
- Strengths: Strong editorial coaching.
10. Encantado Books
Encantado Books focuses on illustrated children’s books and young adult titles that highlight regional folklore and cultural heritage.
- Focus: Children’s, YA, folklore.
- Strengths: Illustrated book production.
11. Española Valley Publishing
A community-centered press that prioritizes local authors, poetry, and oral-history projects capturing the Española Valley’s cultural memory.
- Focus: Community history, poetry.
- Strengths: Oral-history collections and local partnerships.
12. Flame River Press
Flame River Press is a trade small press that publishes contemporary fiction and hybrid nonfiction with lean print runs and digital distribution.
- Focus: Contemporary fiction, hybrid nonfiction.
- Strengths: Niche marketing expertise.
13. Ghost Mesa Editions
Ghost Mesa Editions publishes chapbooks and full-length poetry collections, often featuring authors connected to New Mexico’s literary scenes.
- Focus: Poetry, chapbooks.
- Strengths: Poet-centered editorial process.
14. High Desert House
High Desert House is a literary small press producing carefully edited works of fiction and nonfiction that center place-based narratives.
- Focus: Literary fiction, nonfiction.
- Strengths: Emphasis on craft and copyediting.
15. Horizon Pueblo Press
Horizon Pueblo Press supports Indigenous storytelling and culturally rooted nonfiction, working closely with tribal authors and community advisors.
- Focus: Indigenous literature, cultural nonfiction.
- Strengths: Community consultation and ethical publishing practices.
16. Jemez Junction Books
Jemez Junction Books focuses on short-form nonfiction, essays, and local guides—publishing accessible titles for residents and visitors.
- Focus: Essays, local guides.
- Strengths: Practical, community-oriented titles.
17. Juniper & Sage Publishing
A hybrid press with a catalog spanning culinary memoirs, regional craft books, and personal essays tied to New Mexican traditions.
- Focus: Culinary memoir, craft, essays.
- Strengths: Cross-market appeal.
18. Lobo Literary Collective
A cooperative press run by writers, Lobo Literary Collective emphasizes collaboration, peer editing, and shared marketing for small-press authors.
- Focus: Cooperative publishing, poetry, fiction.
- Strengths: Shared resources and peer networks.
19. Luminaria Press
Luminaria Press publishes literary fiction and hybrid works, investing in long-form development and print-quality design.
- Focus: Literary fiction, hybrid forms.
- Strengths: Long-form editorial support.
20. Magdalena House
Magdalena House issues poetry, short fiction, and religion-themed nonfiction with careful attention to small-print aesthetics.
- Focus: Poetry, spiritual nonfiction.
- Strengths: Thoughtful layout and binding.
21. Mesa Verde Publishing
Mesa Verde Publishing offers academic and trade titles on Southwestern history, archaeology, and cultural studies with a scholarly sensibility.
- Focus: History, archaeology, cultural studies.
- Strengths: Peer-reviewed editorial processes.
22. Milagro Media
Milagro Media is a versatile publisher producing local-interest nonfiction, literary fiction, and bilingual editions for diverse audiences.
- Focus: Bilingual editions, local nonfiction.
- Strengths: Community engagement and events.
23. Moonstone Books
Moonstone Books specializes in illustrated regional nonfiction and photographic monographs celebrating New Mexico’s landscapes and people.
- Focus: Photo books, regional nonfiction.
- Strengths: High-quality image reproduction.
24. Mountain Sky Press
Mountain Sky Press publishes outdoor guides, nature writing, and regional travel narratives focused on responsible recreation and conservation.
- Focus: Outdoor guides, nature writing.
- Strengths: Expert-authored guides.
25. New Mexico Academic Press
A university-affiliated press that issues scholarly monographs, edited volumes, and regional academic journals.
- Focus: Academic monographs, regional scholarship.
- Strengths: Institutional credibility and peer review.
26. New Mexico Indie Books
An independent press that prioritizes debut authors in fiction and nonfiction, offering hands-on editorial partnerships and local distribution.
- Focus: Debut fiction and nonfiction.
- Strengths: Developmental editing for new voices.
27. Old Adobe Publishing
Old Adobe focuses on historical fiction and community histories that document New Mexico’s changing towns and traditions.
- Focus: Historical fiction, community history.
- Strengths: Archival research support.
28. Ortega House Press
Ortega House Press emphasizes narrative nonfiction, investigative reporting, and regional reportage with rigorous fact-checking.
- Focus: Investigative nonfiction, reportage.
- Strengths: Research and fact-checking.
29. Painted Sky Books
Painted Sky publishes multicultural picture books and middle-grade fiction rooted in Southwestern settings and Indigenous folklore.
- Focus: Children’s, middle-grade, multicultural stories.
- Strengths: Cultural sensitivity readers.
30. Pecos River Publishing
Pecos River Publishing issues memoirs and literary nonfiction exploring family history, memory, and place.
- Focus: Memoir, literary nonfiction.
- Strengths: Narrative shaping and author coaching.
31. Piñon Press
Piñon Press is a small trade publisher with a focus on regional short fiction collections and themed anthologies.
- Focus: Short fiction, anthologies.
- Strengths: Themed collections and community calls for submissions.
32. Pueblo Path Books
Pueblo Path Books centers Indigenous voices and cultural preservation through poetry, oral history, and children’s titles.
- Focus: Indigenous literature, oral history.
- Strengths: Community collaboration and ethical practices.
33. Quail Ridge Editions
Quail Ridge Editions publishes local history, nature essays, and short-form creative nonfiction celebrating New Mexico’s ecology.
- Focus: Nature essays, local history.
- Strengths: Strong editorial copy and ecological sensitivity.
34. Rattlesnake Road Press
Rattlesnake Road Press produces genre fiction—cozy mysteries, Western crime, and regional thrillers—targeting regional and online readers.
- Focus: Genre fiction, mysteries, Westerns.
- Strengths: Market-savvy promotion for genre audiences.
35. Red Chile Books
Red Chile Books focuses on food writing, regional cookbooks, and culinary memoirs that highlight New Mexican cuisine.
- Focus: Cookbooks, culinary memoir.
- Strengths: Recipe testing and food photography.
36. Rio Grande Literary
Rio Grande Literary is a literary imprint publishing contemporary poetry and prose with a commitment to diverse, often underrepresented voices.
- Focus: Contemporary poetry, diverse prose.
- Strengths: Inclusive submission policies.
37. Sandia Summit Press
Sandia Summit Press issues literary and trade titles with strong editorial standards and modest marketing support for midlist authors.
- Focus: Literary trade titles.
- Strengths: Editorial depth and production quality.
38. Sangre de Cristo Editions
This press explores spiritual, cultural, and environmental intersections through essays, poetry, and reflective nonfiction.
- Focus: Spiritual essays, reflective nonfiction.
- Strengths: Carefull
39. Center for Southwest Research Publications
The University of New Mexico’s Center for Southwest Research oversees publications on history, anthropology, and cultural studies.
- Specialized in archival-based research
- Works with scholars and educators
40. Rio Grande Publishing Group
Rio Grande Publishing Group produces regional guides, travel literature, and art books focusing on New Mexico’s landscapes.
- Travel guides and photography collections
- Popular among visitors and residents
41. Southwest Arts Press
This press publishes books that focus on Native American arts, crafts, and traditions.
- Art and cultural documentation
- Serves museums and educational institutions
42. Pecos River Publishing
Pecos River Publishing works on stories that capture rural life and ranching heritage.
- Fiction rooted in Southwestern settings
- Strong representation of cowboy literature
43. Turquoise Trail Press
A Santa Fe–based press focusing on children’s literature and educational books.
- Illustrated children’s books
- Materials highlighting New Mexico’s environment
44. Desert Rose Publications
Specializes in romance novels, often inspired by the landscapes of New Mexico.
- Focus on contemporary and historical romance
- Regional themes in character development
45. Chimayo Heritage Press
Named after the historic village of Chimayo, this press publishes works on local history, religion, and cultural heritage.
- Books on pilgrimage traditions
- Local history documentation
46. High Road to Taos Publishing
Produces travel and photography books celebrating the High Road to Taos.
- Cultural and artistic focus
- Guidebooks with visual appeal
47. Sangre de Cristo Press
A nonprofit press dedicated to poetry and experimental literature.
- Promotes local poets
- Focus on experimental forms
48. New Mexico Writer’s Cooperative Publishing
An author-focused cooperative that helps local writers bring their work to print.
- Shared resources for authors
- Supports independent voices
49. Coyote Canyon Press
Specializes in adventure stories, nature writing, and outdoor literature.
- Hiking and environmental books
- Strong appeal for outdoor enthusiasts
50. Zia Pueblo Publications
Connected to the Zia Pueblo community, publishing works on cultural preservation and oral traditions.
- Tribal histories and legends
- Educational outreach materials
51. Black Mesa Publishing
A small press that focuses on noir fiction and mystery novels with Southwestern backdrops.
- Mystery and crime genres
- Regional flavor in storytelling
52. Jornada Press
Takes its name from Jornada del Muerto, publishing works on history, travel, and survival in desert landscapes.
- Environmental focus
- Historical exploration works
53. Santa Fe Poetry Collective Press
Publishes anthologies of local poets and supports literary events.
- Poetry anthologies
- Community-driven projects
54. Enchanted Ink Press
A creative press that publishes fantasy and young adult fiction inspired by New Mexico legends.
- Fantasy and folklore themes
- Young adult audience
55. Rio Arriba Publishing
Specializes in northern New Mexico community histories and folklore.
- Folklore and oral tradition
- Local community focus
56. Cibola Press
Named after the historic “Seven Cities of Gold,” this press explores history, mythology, and speculative fiction.
- Combines legend and history
- Works for both academic and popular audiences
57. Chaco Canyon Press
Focuses on archaeology, anthropology, and indigenous studies, particularly around Chaco Canyon.
- Academic and cultural research
- Supports museums and scholars
58. Roswell Literary Press
Highlights science fiction, reflecting Roswell’s reputation as a UFO hotspot.
- Sci-fi and speculative fiction
- Local and international writers
59. Sandia Mountain Press
Publishes environmental literature, outdoor guides, and ecological research.
- Nature writing focus
- Guides for hikers and explorers
60. Silver City Publishing House
A press centered in Silver City that promotes regional fiction and memoir.
- Local author support
- Cultural and historical fiction
61. Sunstone Press
One of Santa Fe’s long-standing independent presses, with a wide catalog ranging from history to fiction.
- Large backlist of regional literature
- National reputation
62. Blue Corn Press
Produces Native American children’s books and educational resources.
- Indigenous storytelling
- Cultural and classroom materials
63. Las Cruces Publishing Group
Based in southern New Mexico, focusing on agricultural and borderland studies.
- Academic publications
- Works on U.S.–Mexico relations
64. Red Mesa Press
Specializes in mystery, thriller, and suspense novels.
- Contemporary fiction genres
- Southwestern influence
65. New Mexico University Press Collaborative
A joint effort by smaller universities in the state to distribute faculty and student research.
- Educational and research focus
- Collaborative publishing model
66. Albuquerque Literary Collective Press
Produces anthologies from the city’s thriving spoken-word and performance poetry scene.
- Poetry anthologies
- Youth and community focus
67. Ghost Ranch Publications
Connected to the famous Ghost Ranch retreat, focusing on art, spirituality, and creativity.
- Spiritual and artistic works
- Retreat-inspired publications
68. Los Alamos Press
Specializes in scientific and technical publications related to Los Alamos research.
- Technical and research-oriented
- Academic and professional use
69. Red River Publishing
Focuses on local history and outdoor adventure stories set in Red River.
- Tourism-related works
- Local storytelling
70. Santa Fe Academic Press
Publishes peer-reviewed works in history, art, and anthropology.
- Academic research
- University collaboration
71. Mesilla Valley Press
A Las Cruces–based press focusing on southwestern border culture.
- Cultural and historical works
- Local and cross-border perspectives
72. Tesuque Publishing House
Produces works tied to indigenous traditions and spiritual practices.
- Indigenous authorship
- Heritage preservation
73. White Sands Press
Publishes books on space, science, and the environment, inspired by the White Sands National Park.
- Science and exploration focus
- Popular among educators
74. Santa Fe Mystery Press
Specializes in crime novels and detective fiction with Santa Fe settings.
- Mystery genre
- Strong local readership
75. Taos Artist Collective Publishing
Focuses on art books and creative collaborations among Taos artists.
- Art monographs and photography
- Collaborative publishing
76. Kiva Publishing
Produces works on Pueblo traditions, architecture, and cultural heritage.
- Academic and cultural documentation
- Native voices emphasized
77. Gallup Press
Based in Gallup, this publisher highlights Navajo and Southwestern culture.
- Bilingual works
- Regional storytelling
78. Sagebrush Publishing
Focuses on children’s and middle-grade literature with environmental themes.
- Children’s books
- Environmental education
79. Rio Grande Review Publications
Associated with literary journals, turning selected works into book-length projects.
- Poetry and short stories
- Literary community connections
80. Barn Owl Press
A small independent press focusing on poetry, folklore, and New Mexico’s rural voices.
- Emphasis on poetry
- Folklore preservation
Why Choosing the Right Publisher Matters
The abundance of options also makes it important for authors to carefully choose where to submit their work. Factors to consider include:
- Genre Compatibility – Ensuring the publisher focuses on the type of writing an author produces.
- Audience Reach – Looking at how the publisher distributes its titles and whether it targets regional, national, or international readers.
- Editorial Approach – Understanding whether the publisher takes a hands-on editorial role or leaves most of the process to the writer.
- Cultural Sensitivity – For Indigenous or culturally specific works, it is especially important to work with publishers who respect and authentically represent those voices.
Conclusion: The Rich Publishing Landscape of New Mexico
New Mexico’s publishing industry in 2025 reflects the state’s unique blend of history, culture, and creativity. With eighty different companies shaping the literary environment, the region offers opportunities for writers across multiple genres — from academic scholarship to experimental poetry, from Indigenous storytelling to science fiction inspired by Roswell.
One striking feature of this landscape is the diversity of focus areas:
- Academic and Research Presses like the University of New Mexico Press, Los Alamos Press, and Santa Fe Academic Press provide essential platforms for scholarship.
- Cultural and Indigenous Voices are elevated through presses such as Zia Pueblo Publications, Blue Corn Press, Kiva Publishing, and Gallup Press, ensuring that oral traditions and cultural heritage are preserved in written form.
- Literary and Artistic Creativity thrives through publishers like Black Mesa Publishing, Santa Fe Poetry Collective, and Taos Artist Collective Publishing, which support contemporary authors and visual artists.
- Regional and Travel Literature is strongly represented by Rio Grande Publishing Group, High Road to Taos Publishing, and White Sands Press, all capturing the spirit of New Mexico’s breathtaking landscapes.
For new and aspiring authors, this means there are multiple pathways to find the right publishing home. Whether a writer seeks academic recognition, a platform for children’s books, or a press that values experimental literature, New Mexico provides a supportive ecosystem.
