Parks Boating Safety

Current Calendar of Boating Courses:

This list has headings for different areas of the state in which classes may be held. Scroll below the Albuquerque Area classes to view them. To register for a class click on the 'Register' link next to the entry.

Carlsbad Area

Saturday, April 26, 2025 - Saturday, April 26, 2025 from 8:00 AM-5:00 PM Fee $0.00
NM State Parks - Boat New Mexico NASBLA approved course
Boating Safety
Hobbs Public Library 509 N. Shipp Hobbs
Instructor:Ramon G Carrillo-Garcia 505-690-2757 Register

Saturday, May 17, 2025 - Saturday, May 17, 2025 from 8:00 AM-5:00 PM Fee $0.00
NM State Parks - Boat New Mexico NASBLA approved course
Boating Safety
Living Desert Zoo and Gardens State Park 1504 Skyline Drive Carlsbad
Instructor:Ramon G Carrillo-Garcia 505-690-2757 Register

Clovis/Fort Sumner Area

Saturday, April 5, 2025 - Saturday, April 5, 2025 from 8:00 AM-5:00 PM Fee $0.00
NM State Parks - Boat New Mexico NASBLA approved course
Boating Safety
Eastern New Mexico University Room 140, Jack Williamson Liberal Arts Building Portales
Instructor:Nicholas R Apodaca 575-472-3110 Register

Saturday, April 12, 2025 - Saturday, April 12, 2025 from 8:00 AM-5:00 PM Fee $0.00
NM State Parks - Boat New Mexico NASBLA approved course
Boating Safety
Fort Sumner Public Library 235 Sumner Ave. Fort Sumner
Instructor:Ramon G Carrillo-Garcia 505-690-2757 Register

Elephant Butte Lake State Park

Saturday, May 3, 2025 - Saturday, May 3, 2025 from 8:00 AM-5:00 PM Fee $0.00
NM State Parks - Boat New Mexico NASBLA approved course
Boating Safety
Elephant Butte Lake State Park Richard Cooper Boat Safety Training Center 101 Hwy 195 (PO Box 13) Elephant Butte
Instructor:Austin W Franzoy 575-744-5923 Register

North Central NM

Saturday, April 12, 2025 - Saturday, April 12, 2025 from 8:00 AM-5:00 PM Fee $0.00
NM State Parks - Boat New Mexico NASBLA approved course
Boating Safety
Abiquiu Lake 4731 State Highway 96 Abiquiu
Instructor:Christopher L Martinez 575-588-7470 Register

Roswell Area

Saturday, May 10, 2025 - Saturday, May 10, 2025 from 8:00 AM-5:00 PM Fee $0.00
NM State Parks - Boat New Mexico NASBLA approved course
Boating Safety
Roswell Public Library 301 N Pennsylvania Ave. Roswell
Instructor:Ramon G Carrillo-Garcia 505-690-2757 Register

For more information about boating safety classes, call toll-free (888) NM-PARKS.

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For U.S. Coast Guard Auxilary classes call (505)294-5499. These classes run 12 weeks and are 2 hours each class for 24 hours total. They are taught in N.M. in two to three locations once or twice a year.