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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.

Albuquerque Area
  • Saturday, May 16, 2026 - Saturday, May 16, 2026 from 8:00 AM-5:00 PM Fee $0.00
    NM State Parks - Boat New Mexico NASBLA approved course
    Boating Safety
    Rio Grande Nature Center 2901 Candelaria Rd. NW Albuquerque

    Instructor:Scott B Chalmers 505-490-3507 Register
East Central- Conchas Lake - Tucumcari
  • Saturday, April 11, 2026 - Saturday, April 11, 2026 from 9:00 AM-6:00 PM Fee $0.00
    NM State Parks - Boat New Mexico NASBLA approved course
    Boating Safety
    Conchas Lake Volunteer Fire Department Latitude = 35.3748, Longitude = -104.2169 Corner of Cunico and Big Mesa Road Conchas Lake

    Instructor:Ramon G Carrillo-Garcia 505-603-8521 Register
Farmington Area
  • Saturday, April 18, 2026 - Saturday, April 18, 2026 from 8:00 AM-5:00 PM Fee $0.00
    NM State Parks - Boat New Mexico NASBLA approved course
    Boating Safety
    Navajo Lake State Park 36 Rd. 4110 Unit 1 Navajo Dam

    Instructor:Oran Hurst 505-632-2278 Register
  • Saturday, May 30, 2026 - Saturday, May 30, 2026 from 8:00 AM-5:00 PM Fee $0.00
    NM State Parks - Boat New Mexico NASBLA approved course
    Boating Safety
    Navajo Lake State Park 36 Rd. 4110 Unit 1 Navajo Dam

    Instructor:Oran Hurst 505-632-2278 Register
  • Friday, June 19, 2026 - Friday, June 19, 2026 from 8:00 AM-5:00 PM Fee $0.00
    NM State Parks - Boat New Mexico NASBLA approved course
    Boating Safety
    Navajo Lake State Park 36 Rd. 4110 Unit 1 Navajo Dam

    Instructor:Oran Hurst 505-632-2278 Register
  • Saturday, August 22, 2026 - Saturday, August 22, 2026 from 8:00 AM-5:00 PM Fee $0.00
    NM State Parks - Boat New Mexico NASBLA approved course
    Boating Safety
    Navajo Lake State Park 36 Rd. 4110 Unit 1 Navajo Dam

    Instructor:Oran Hurst 505-632-2278 Register
  • Saturday, September 19, 2026 - Saturday, September 19, 2026 from 8:00 AM-5:00 PM Fee $0.00
    NM State Parks - Boat New Mexico NASBLA approved course
    Boating Safety
    Navajo Lake State Park 36 Rd. 4110 Unit 1 Navajo Dam

    Instructor:Oran Hurst 505-632-2278 Register
  • Saturday, October 24, 2026 - Saturday, October 24, 2026 from 8:00 AM-5:00 PM Fee $0.00
    NM State Parks - Boat New Mexico NASBLA approved course
    Boating Safety
    Navajo Lake State Park 36 Rd. 4110 Unit 1 Navajo Dam

    Instructor:Oran Hurst 505-632-2278 Register

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

To change your registration information click here.

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.

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