VR New Mexico — VR, AR, XR — Casual Users, Techies & Artists

VR New Mexico is a group for anyone interested in the magical, sometimes maddening, and always mind-expanding world of virtual reality, and its cousins: augmented reality (AR), mixed reality (MR), and extended reality (XR).

We welcome everyone: artists, gamers, techies, curious newcomers, and VR veterans.

If you’ve ever strapped on a headset and said, “Whoa,” you belong here.

Hi, I’m Chuck. I’m the new organizer of this group here in Albuquerque. Before this, I was part of the vibrant VR scene in Columbus, Ohio, and I help run a VR club on Albuquerque’s Westside.

When I saw VR New Mexico was at risk of disappearing, I couldn’t let it happen. This group has deep roots and great bones... 8 years strong! But now we’re ready for a little reboot.

Here’s what you can expect (and help shape):

• In-person hangouts with headsets and demos
• Socials at breweries (long-neck bottles + VR = pro move)
• Experimental meetups inside social VR platforms like VRChat, Spatial, Banter, etc.
• Crossover events about AI, 3D printing, GIS, and more (via Spatial Computing group)
• Crossover events about performing, designing, and writing (via 3D Immersive Arts NM group)

This group isn’t about showing off. It’s about showing up. And it’s about trying cool stuff with curious people who love VR, or are just figuring it out.

Got ideas? Bring them.
Got a headset? Charge it.
Got nothing but interest? Perfect.

Let’s explore the metaverse, one meetup at a time.

– Chuck Webster
ChuckWebsterMD@gmail.com
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