ROCKY MOUNTAIN SMITHS, an ABANA Affiliate, serves blacksmiths and metalsmiths in Colorado, Wyoming and neighboring states. RMS is a nonprofit organization whose primary focus is education in the area of blacksmithing. Members include professional and hobbyist blacksmiths working in both ferrous and nonferrous metals. The major purposes of RMS include: maintaining and improving the education of blacksmiths of all skill levels; educating the public regarding blacksmithing, and serving as a resource of information about blacksmithing for all interested persons.

Benefits of membership in RMS include: a subscription to FORGE FACTS, the quarterly newsletter of the RMS; free classified ads in FORGE FACTS; reduced fees for RMS sponsored workshops and conferences; access to the RMS Library of blacksmithing books and video tapes; the opportunity to expand your knowledge of blacksmithing through participation in periodic meetings and other special workshops throughout the year; and the right to vote on various corporate matters.

NEW! RMS Online  An email discussion group for information and ideas of interest to blacksmiths and persons interested in blacksmithing, particularly items of regional interest. You have to sign up to be on the list (see below); then you can send email to everyone on the list and will receive all messages sent to the list. This list replaces the email list formerly maintained by Dan Nibbelink.