milkweed seeds

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I ordered seeds for three types of Milkweed in an attempt to grow them here in mid NM's Rio River Valley.

I remember several members say in post here, grow Milkweed to save the Monarchs.
Anc in my typical horse before the care to do something. Should be easy I thought before ordering.
Today I started researching how to grow them from seed. I should have checked with the local nursery, Trees that Please, to see if they have any seedlings.
Any advice re growing from seed??
The info on google and other sites here is suggesting soaking in water, other say spread on paper towel, put in baggie, on wet paper and refrigerate for 30 days.

With my arid and short season, am I better planning on having seedlings from them by next spring?