Each year, we issue a nationwide invitation to artists of all ages, urging them to create original pieces inspired by the Mexican gray wolf. This year, we were overwhelmed by the response, receiving 192 incredibly beautiful and diverse submissions! New Mexico Wild staff, board members, and members of the Aldo Leopold Circle then vote for the winner, whose artwork is printed on the Mexican Wolf Conservation Stamp.
While not a true postage stamp, the 4.5 x 5.5-inch full-color commemorative stamp is part of a series of framing-quality art prints offered to collectors, wolf-lovers, and supporters of New Mexico Wild. All proceeds from the stamp benefit New Mexico Wild’s Mexican gray wolf conservation and education efforts.
Congratulations to our 2025 Mexican Gray Wolf Artist, Ashley Lujan!
Ashley’s painting, titled Crescit Eundo, has been selected through an anonymous voting process as this year’s Wolf Stamp artwork!
The 2025 Mexican Gray Wolf Conservation Stamp featuring Ashley’s vibrant painting will soon be available for purchase in our shop here.
In addition to this year’s winner, we are also happy to present our 2nd and 3rd place winners and the youth winner!
THANK YOU to all participating 2025 artists!
The 2025 Mexican Gray Wolf Conservation Stamp contest has exceeded all expectations! We’ve been astounded by both the quantity and exceptional quality of submissions celebrating these magnificent creatures. Each artwork uniquely captures the spirit, beauty, and importance of the Mexican gray wolf. We’re deeply grateful to every artist who contributed their talent to this vital conservation initiative. Your creative expressions not only honor these endangered wolves but also help raise crucial awareness for their protection and recovery. Thank you for making this year’s contest truly remarkable!
